The sports world is on fire this Fourth of July Weekend.
From the annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race, to rivalry matchups in MLB, and to the F1 battle in the British Grand Prix, this weekend has something for every sports fan.
Check out a list of the top sporting events happening from July 4 through July 6.
Betting Recap & Sports Update for the Week

This Weekend’s Top Sporting Events
MLB – Saturday, July 4
- Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers – A star-studded showdown between two top contenders.
- New York Yankees at New York Mets – The crosstown rivalry heats up on the Independence Day weekend.
- St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs – The classic NL Central face-off set at Wrigley.
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FIFA Men’s World Cup – July 4 & 5
- July 4 – Fluminense vs Al Hilal and Palmeiras vs Chelsea
- July 5 – Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Real Madrid vs Dortmund at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
TNT, DAZN, truTV, and Univision will broadcast this weekend’s FIFA Men’s Club World Cup matches.
Which teams march to the semifinals?
UEFA Women’s Euro Cup – July 4–6
- July 4: Denmark vs Sweden, Germany vs Poland
- July 5: Wales vs Netherlands and France vs England.
- July 6: Norway vs Switzerland and Switzerland vs Iceland
FOX will broadcast this weekend’s Euro Cup matches. The Women’s Euro Cup is at the group stage.
CONCACAF Gold Cup Final – Sunday, July 6
- Mexico vs USA at NRG Stadium (Houston) – An “El Clásico” North American clash with the continental title on the line.
Is this El Tri’s year to end the USA’s Gold Cup dominance?
NASCAR – Chicago Street Course – July 6
- The NASCAR Cup Series takes on the third annual Chicago Street Race in Grant Park. Race day is Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, live on TNT Sports.
Formula 1 – Qatar Airways British Grand Prix – July 6
- Held at Silverstone, this high-speed classic spans July 4–6 with the main race Sunday, July 6. Oscar Piastri has dominated. Can Max Verstappen
Wimbledon – Ongoing (June 30–July 13)
- The 138th edition at the All England Club continues through Finals weekend. July 5–6 features third-round matches building toward the quarter-finals
If you’re planning to bet . . .
- MLB on July 4: High-profile series forecast big betting volume—handicap starting pitchers, bullpen matchups, and don’t forget to check out changes in starting lineups.
- World Cup & Women’s Euro: Multi-leg tournament action offers plenty of live-betting opportunities, including total goals lines and overtime markets.
- Gold Cup Final: Mexico vs USA is always a rivalry betting bonanza—look for props, alternate spread lines and total goals.
- NASCAR & F1: July 6’s motorsports doubleheader is unique—consider parlay specials combining NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race and the British Grand Prix outcomes.
- Wimbledon: As the draw tightens, focus bets on scheduled upsets or rising stars in third-round play.

