It’s the business end of the European football season in April 2025, meaning it could be a decisive few weeks for those with outright wagers in Premier League odds.
There are plenty of other events with significant sports betting interest in April, however, including a significant month for the three major American sports leagues.
Here are six of the must-watch events in April:
Grand National
Scheduled for 5th April in 2025, the Grand National is the most-watched horse racing event in the UK. The National lures viewers and bettors who do not normally have even a passing interest in racing.
I Am Maximus is the clear favourite at the time of writing. The Willie Mullins-trained horse topped the field in 2024 and could become the first horse to go back-to-back since Tiger Roll. Mullins has two previous wins to his name.
NBA Playoffs Start
The play-in tournament will take place between 15th and 18th April. The first round of the playoffs starts on 19th with four series tipping off.
The other four series, including the one-eight matchups in each conference, should get underway on 20th April.
The defending champion Boston Celtics are considered the favourites at the halfway mark of the regular season.
Stellar first halves from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers make them serious contenders, however, and it would be foolish to write off the Denver Nuggets if Nikola Jokić and his supporting cast stay healthy.
NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft will take place between 24th and 26th April at Lambeau Field.
A win for the New England Patriots in Week 18 means the Tennessee Titans have the first overall pick ahead the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. The Pats will pick fourth.
Heisman winner Travis Hunter is the consensus first overall pick. There’s less agreement behind Hunter, with Abdul Carter, Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Mason Graham, and Will Johnson expected to go in the top 10.
Look out for trades in the build up to – and during – the Draft. New England are a candidate to trade down from fourth and the Jacksonville Jaguars might have a similar plan from fifth.
Snooker World Championship
Starting on 19th April with the final scheduled for 5th May, Kyren Wilson will try to defend his title at the 2025 Snooker World Championship.
The iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield is once again the venue as the best players in the world battle it out on the baize.
World number one Judd Trump leads Wilson and Ronnie O’Sullivan in the world rankings. Despite a stellar overall record, Trump is only a one-time world champion. Will he double his tally in 2025?
MLB Regular Season Begins
The MLB regular season technically begins with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs matching up in Tokyo on 18th March.
The showcase with Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani, Shota Imanaga, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Seiya Suzuki playing in front of their home fans isn’t the proper opening day, though.
Traditional opening day falls on 27th March with 28 out of 30 teams in action. All 30 teams are scheduled to take the diamond on 29th March and there will be 13 games played on 30th March.
Golf Masters
Taking place between 7th and 13th April in 2025, the Masters at Augusta National is the first golf major of the year.
World number one Scottie Scheffler is looking to become the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2002 to claim the Green Jacket in successive years.
With two wins in the last three editions, Scheffler could become the ninth golfer ever to win the Masters three or more times.
The betting markets indicate Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Ludvig Aberg are likely to be among Scheffler’s closest contenders.
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