Whatsup Squad,
With the Olympics officially over, I know I’m not the only one thinking:
Now what?
Luckily, the sports calendar runs 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Here are the 8 sporting events I’m most excited about in the coming month:
Basketball — Big3 (August 18)
Where? TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
How much? Tickets as low as $25
Why go?
Ice Cube’s Big3 continues to gain traction.
This Sunday, the 3x3 basketball league will feature its all-star game, celebrity game, and championship game — all in one day.
Tennis — US Open (Starting August 26)
Where? USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens, New York
How much? Ground passes as low as $194
Why go?
Alongside LeBron James, 20-year old Coco Gauff led the delegation of nearly 600 Team USA athletes as the female flag bearer for the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Last year’s win at the US Open marked her first grand slam title. Now, the reigning champion will be back in New York to defend her title.
Cricket — Caribbean Premier League (Starting August 29)
Where? Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana
How much? Match tickets as low as $4
Why go?
It’s no accident that the Caribbean Premier League is known as The Biggest Party in Sport.
The CPL’s combination of world-class cricket and a carnival-like atmosphere make it appealing to sports fans looking for game-day experience unlike any other.
WNBA — Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky (August 30)
Where? Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois
How much? Tickets start at $225
Why go?
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese finally enjoyed a well- deserved break after nearly a year of nonstop basketball.
The rookie sensations have been smashing WNBA records, and both have a strong case to win Rookie of the Year.
Now, Clark and Reese face off for one final matchup as they look to lead their teams into the playoffs.
F1 — Italian Grand Prix (September 1)
Where? Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Milan, Italy
How much? Tickets as low as $768
Why go?
If F1 cars going as fast as they can is your thing, then look no further than the track known as the Temple of Speed.
The oldest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar turned 100 years old this year, and it retains a special place in the hearts of F1 fans, especially the ‘Tifosi’ of Ferrari.
NFL — Eagles at Packers (September 6)
Where? Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil
How much? Packages starting at $1605
Why go?
This not only marks the first NFL game to be played in Brazil, but also their first game hosted in the entire southern hemisphere.
With global growth being a top priority for the league, the Friday night matchup is expected to receive unprecedented celebration and fanfare.
College Football — Michigan hosts Texas (September 7)
Where? The Big House, Ann Arbor, Michigan
How much? Tickets as low as $297
Why Go?
Defending national champion Michigan hosts Texas in a matchup between two top-10 teams who both made last year’s College Football Playoff.
There's no bigger non-conference game on the college football calendar, and there’s no bigger stadium in the United States.
UFC 306 (September 14)
Where: Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada
How much? The get-in price is $1240
Why go?
Branded as Riyadh Season Noche UFC, this will be the first live sporting event at the Sphere.
Staged on Mexican Independence Day, and with more than $17 million already spent on production, it’s shaping up to be one of the greatest live sporting events of all time.
Final Thoughts
Even though the Olympics is over, there’s an action-packed month of sports ahead.
And if there’s an event you think should’ve made the cut, let me know in the comments!
Until next time ✌🏾
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