Get ready for one of the most electrifying weekends in sports — from the $70M Esports World Cup Finals to Wimbledon’s grand finales, knockout boxing showdowns, and a heavyweight UFC clash, it’s a nonstop showcase of elite action you won’t want to miss.
Betting Recap & Sports Update for the Week
2025 Esports World Cup Finals (Valorant & more)
- When: July 11–13 (with key finals over the weekend)
- Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Why It Matters: The Esports World Cup (EWC 2025) is in full swing, with elite tournaments — including Valorant playoffs — taking center stage July 11–13. With a staggering $70 million prize pool across 26 titles and Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador, it’s the most colossal esports event of the year. The festivities kicked off July 8 and the blockbuster championship matches will determine the weekend’s winners.
Wimbledon Men’s & Women’s Singles Finals
- When: Typically Sunday (Men’s) and Saturday (Women’s) finals ending July 12–13
- Where: All England Club, London
Why to Watch: The pinnacle of grass court tennis! The Women’s final crowns the champion on July 12, followed by the Men’s final on July 13. Expect thrilling rivalries and historic moments.
Boxing Showcase – July 11–12
July 11:
- Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano — Top female boxers collide in a huge re-match night.
July 12:
- Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz
- Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda
- Alberto Puello vs Subriel Matias
A night of explosive boxing in prime watch regions — full action-packed cards lined up.
🥋 UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira
- When: July 12, prelims at 4 p.m. PT, main card at 7 p.m. PT
- Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
Highlights:
Heavyweight clash: veteran Derrick Lewis (28–12–0) vs unbeaten Tallison Teixeira (8–0
Full card includes big names like Calvin Kattar and Lauren Murphy — available live on ESPN/ESPN+.
MLB: Dodgers vs Giants
- When: July 11–13
- Where: Series played over three big game days
Why It’s Worth Watching: A top-tier NL rivalry — battle for West dominance. Expect matchups between ace pitchers and electric playoff atmospheres.
UEFA Women’s Euro: Group Stage Matches
July 11:
- Italy vs Spain
- Portugal vs Belgium
July 12:
- Poland vs Denmark
- Sweden vs Germany
July 13:
- England vs Wales
- Netherlands vs France
These intense group matches could determine quarterfinal berths. Follow Hayley Raso, Lina Magull, and other stars across a defining weekend.
FIFA Club World Cup Final: PSG vs Chelsea
- When: July 14
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- TV/Streaming: TBS/DAZN
What to Expect: Which team lifts the Club World Cup trophy? Can Chelsea reemerge as a dominant player on the world stage? Or will PSG add to their already brimming 2025 trophy case?
NASCAR Cup Series: Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma
- When: Sunday, July 13 at 12:30 p.m. PT (3:30 p.m. ET)
Why It’s Key: The only Cup road course race in Cali this year — crucial mid-season with $1 million on the line in the new In Season Challenge. Expect precision-driving across 218.9 miles.
Weekend Event Snapshot
Date Event Highlights
July 11 Taylor–Serrano boxing, Italy Spain, Portugal Belgium, Dodgers–Giants
July 12 Esports finals begin, Wimbledon finals, three big boxing bouts, UFC Fight Night, Poland Denmark, Sweden Germany, Dodgers–Giants
July 13 Esports finals, Men’s Wimbledon final, England Wales, Netherlands France, NASCAR Sonoma, Dodgers–Giants
July 14 PSG vs Chelsea exhibition match
How to Watch
- TV & Streaming: UFC on ESPN/ESPN+, Wimbledon on BBC/ESPN+, MLB on regional sports networks/MLB.tv, UEFA Euro on BBC/Paramount+, NASCAR on TNT/PRN/SiriusXM.
- Esports: Coverage across YouTube, Twitch, and official EWC platforms.
Final Take
This weekend is a true smorgasbord of elite competition — from knockout blows in boxing and UFC, thrilling grassroots turf battles at Wimbledon, rivalry-fueled baseball, strategic Esports duels, to high-speed NASCAR drama. Whether you’re a traditional sports fan or an Esports enthusiast, July 11–14 brings a lineup that’s hard to beat.