Sportsbooks can look forward to another exciting year of increasing revenue as an action-packed 2024 is underway. From continental soccer tournaments to the Paris Olympics, there are plenty of high-profile events that bettors will be looking forward to betting on. For online bookmakers, that means increased traffic on their servers, so keeping track of the biggest sports betting events of the year is important.
Here’s a look at major sports events that offer diverse betting opportunities in 2024.
Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup (1st – 29th June)
While cricket isn’t a mainstream sport in some regions, it has a religious following in countries like India. The sport’s popularity in such countries has significantly contributed to the growth of the betting market in the region, with the T20 World Cup being the most highly awaited event.
The ninth edition of the Men’s T20 World Cup tournament will take place from 1st – 29th June, featuring an expanded roster of 20 teams from the previous 16. This highly awaited cricket tournament will be hosted in the USA and the Caribbean for the first time, with India currently ranking as the bookmaker’s favorite.
The T20 World Cup will offer plenty of opportunities for cricket fans to bet on the action with Betway, starting with some huge fixtures in the group stage. That includes India facing off their arch-rivals Pakistan and Australia meeting their long-time foes England.
Euro 2024 Football Tournament (14th June – 14th July)
The football summer will feature the latest edition of the Euro Championship, hosted in Germany from 14th June to 14th July. While the Euro 2024 isn’t as big as the World Cup, this European championship is among the top three international football tournaments. The action will feature global football powerhouses like Spain, France, Italy, England, and the hosts, Germany battling for the trophy.
With 24 teams going against each other, there will be plenty of wins, upsets, and opportunities to place bets with Betway just like in the last edition. The tournament will kick off with a group stage match featuring the hosts, Germany going against Scotland, while Hungary will face Switzerland the next day. There will also be plenty of interesting Euro group-stage football matches before the round of 16.
Copa America Football Tournament (20th June – 14th July)
South American international football showpiece will be hosted in the US for the second time in 2024, promising the biggest action ever. With 10 South American football teams participating alongside six teams from the CONCACAF region, the tournament promises to catch the attention of bettors across Latin America.
The Copa America tournament will be hosted across 14 cities in the US, with the final match hosted at the Miami Hard Rock Stadium where Argentina hopes to defend their trophy. The final game will take place only hours after the tournament’s climax on 14th July and promises to be a great day for sports bettors.
Olympic Games (26th July – 11th August)
Hailed as the world’s greatest sports show, the Olympic Games are popular for their global appeal and participation. This multi-billion-dollar sports spectacle brings together over 10,000 athletes battling each other in 32 sports, ranging from basketball to football, tennis, and golf.
In 2024, the Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris for the third time, and sports bettors can place bets on all the events. However, other cities such as Nice, Bordeaux, and Marseille will stage some of the events, including football and sailing.
