Rugby League's Biggest Events in 2025

Australian rugby league continues to deliver world-class sporting action in 2025, with the State of Origin series and NRL season showcasing the very best of the game. These premier events draw massive crowds and capture the nation's attention with their intensity and drama.

Experience the Thrill of AFL in 2025

The Australian Football League (AFL) continues to captivate fans nationwide in 2025, delivering another action-packed season of fierce rivalries, historic showdowns, and unforgettable moments. From the electric atmosphere of local derbies to the high-stakes drama of the finals series, the AFL remains Australia’s premier sporting spectacle.

Key Events in the 2025 AFL Season

• AFL Showdown – Adelaide v Port Adelaide
  📅 Saturday, 17 May 2025
  🏟 Adelaide Oval
  One of the AFL’s fiercest rivalries, where pride and bragging rights are on the line.

• Western Derby – Fremantle Dockers v West Coast Eagles
  📅 Saturday, 26 July 2025
  🏟 Optus Stadium, Perth
  The 61st edition of this iconic WA clash, drawing massive crowds and intense competition. 412

• Sydney Derby – Sydney Swans v GWS Giants
  📅 Sunday, 4 May 2025
  🏟 Sydney Cricket Ground
  A battle for supremacy in Sydney, with the Swans currently leading the head-to-head record. 59

• AFL Finals Series
  📅 September 2025
  🏟 Venues TBC (including MCG for the Grand Final)
  The pinnacle of the AFL season, where the top eight teams compete for premiership glory.

It is a 3-day floating rugby festival, with full-contact matches played atop a 30 x 30-meter pontoon where players must dive off the floating pitch into the water to score a try and can be crash-tackled off the side pontoon. The floating festival is packed with current & former rugby stars from the Men’s and women’s formats, with a range of rugby league marquee imports to show their skills. Learn more HERE.

AQUA RUGBY FESTIVAL (TBC)

Football's Growing Influence in Australian Business and Culture

With football's popularity soaring globally, more Australian businesses are embracing the sport as a powerful platform for networking and entertainment. The 2025 calendar brings exciting opportunities to connect through football, from high-profile international friendlies to the electric atmosphere of A-League derbies.

2025 Football Highlights in Australia

A-League Marquee Events

• Sydney Derby – Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers
  📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
  🏟 Marconi Stadium 9
  One of Australian football's fiercest rivalries, now at a larger venue to accommodate growing demand.

• Melbourne Derby – Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory
  📅 Saturday, 26 October 2025
  🏟 AAMI Park 2

Premium Cricket Experiences for the 2025-26 Season

Eventpod delivers unforgettable cricket hospitality packages for Australia’s premier events, including The Ashes, One Day Internationals, and T20 matches at iconic venues nationwide. From corporate networking to client entertainment, we offer tailored experiences at key fixtures.

The Sport of Kings: Australia’s Premier 2025 Horse Racing Calendar

As official onsellers for Australia's most prestigious racing events, we deliver exclusive access to the country's premier corporate racing experiences. Horse racing remains the ultimate platform for high-level client entertainment, combining world-class competition with sophisticated hospitality across Sydney and Melbourne's iconic racecourses.

The 2025 season offers unmatched opportunities to host in premium environments, from private suites overlooking the finishing post to trackside marquees where business and pleasure collide in perfect harmony.

2025 Major Racing Events

1. Golden Slipper
📅 Saturday, 22 March 2025
🏟 Rosehill Gardens, Sydney
🌟 *The world’s richest race for 2-year-olds, with $5 million in prizemoney*.

2. The Championships
📅 Saturday, 5 & 12 April 2025
🏟 Royal Randwick, Sydney
🌟 Two days of Group 1 racing, featuring the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

3. The Everest
📅 Saturday, 18 October 2025
🏟 Royal Randwick, Sydney
🌟 The $20 million sprint, now paired with the new $5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m) .

4. Melbourne Cup Carnival

• Victoria Derby Day: 1 November 2025

• Lexus Melbourne Cup Day: 4 November 2025

• Crown Oaks Day: 6 November 2025

• TAB Champions Stakes Day: 8 November 2025
  🏟 Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
  🌟 The pinnacle of Australian racing, featuring the $8.4 million Melbourne Cup 

5. Golden Eagle
📅 Saturday, 1 November 2025
🏟 Rosehill Gardens, Sydney
🌟 *A $10 million race for 4-year-olds, with $1 million donated to charity*.

6. Cox Plate
📅 Saturday, 25 October 2025
🏟 Moonee Valley, Melbourne
🌟 *Weight-for-age championship with $5 million prizemoney*.