When: Friday, January 12

Where: Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California

How to Watch: 8 pm ET on ION Networks 

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A new wave of soccer legends enters the league, ready to make their mark on the pitch. The draft is shaken up this year by the addition of two expansion franchises, Bay FC and Utah Royals FC. Some of the highly touted players in the draft include midfielders Croix Bethune (Georgia) and Maya Doms (Stanford), defenders Savy King (UNC) and Makenna Morris (Clemson), and more. Who will the Utah Royals FC take with the first pick? Tune in to find out.

When: January 14 - 28 

Where: Melbourne, Australia

How to Watch: ESPN Networks/Tennis Channelㅤ

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All eyes will be on Aryna Sabalenka to see if she can defend her Australian Open title from 2023. Her competition is stiff, including stars like Ons Jabeur, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, and more. We can’t wait to see Naomi Osaka return to major competition following the birth of her daughter Shai. Follow the tournament and get updated match draws and schedules here.

When: March 10

Where: Nagoya, Japan

How to Watch: Nagoya Women’s Marathon Live Stream

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Launched in 2012, with 13,114 participants, the Nagoya Women’s Marathon is certified by Guinness World Records as the largest women’s marathon in the world. This year, the marathon will welcome more than 20,000 runners, and serve as the final qualifier for the Japanese women’s marathon team. The race offers a $250,000 prize to the top finisher, the largest first prize in world marathon running for men or women. Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich is the two-time defending champion of the race.

When: March 20 - April 7 

Where: Cleveland, OH (Final Four & Championship Rounds)

How to Watch: ESPN Networks

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The NCAA women’s tournament is riding the high of a record-smashing 2023 event and an extension of its media rights deal with ESPN that set its value at over $65M annually. College basketball stars like Juju Watkins, Kamilla Cardoso, Caitlin Clark, and Alissa Pili are packing gyms across the country and folks are tuning in to watch women’s college ball in droves. We can’t wait for the inevitable upsets and all the magic that is March Madness. For dates, locations, and more, click here.

When: Round 1, March 23 - 24

Where: Various (Fixtures)

Twickenham Stadium, London (Championship)

How to Watch: FloRugby and the FloSports app

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England secured the Grand Slam against France last year in front of a world-record women’s rugby crowd of 58,498 at Twickenham Stadium. There are a total of five rounds played from March 23 through April 29. England is looking to win its third consecutive title - but France, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy are eager to take them down.

When: Monday, April 15

Where: TBA

How to Watch: TBA

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With location and broadcast information yet to be announced, fans have more questions than answers about the WNBA draft. Not only that, but many seniors retain a fifth year of eligibility (due to COVID-19), which may shake up who enters the draft and who remains in the NCAA for another year. The Indiana Fever expect to select Caitlin Clark with the first pick - but anything can happen.

When: Saturday, May 25   

Where: Sa Mamés in Bilbao, Spain

How to Watch: Paramount+ and CBS Sports

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Organized by UEFA, this will be the 23rd season of Europe’s premier women’s club football tournament. It’s far too early to know which teams will be competing in the final, but regardless, the UEFA Champions League has shattered attendance records for women’s sports in recent years and 2024 is expected to continue the trend. With stars like Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona), Lauren James (Chelsea FC), and more, the Champions League finale is bound to be huge.

When: May 30 - June 7

Where: USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium, Oklahoma City

How to Watch: ESPN Networks

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The 2023 WCWS broke multiple attendance records as the Oklahoma Sooners won their third consecutive championship title. The tournament reeled in 1.6M viewers over the course of the three-game series. In 2024, teams like Florida State, Washington, UCLA, and more will be looking to dethrone the Sooner dynasty as they compete for the championship on Oklahoma’s home turf. 

When: June 20 - 23 

Where: Sammamish, Washington

How to Watch: TBD

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Set at the Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington, the best golfers in the world will take on this course and compete for the purse of $10,000,000. The entire LPGA season will be exciting, as the tour has a record total prize fund of over $118M. Some golfers to watch this season include Lilia Vu, Nelly Corda, and Lydia Ko.

When: July 1 - 14

Where: London, England

How to Watch: ESPN and the Tennis Channel

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The historic home of tennis. Can Coco Gauff capture a Wimbledon singles title after her incredible triumph at the U.S. Open? Will Iga Świątek retain her #1 world ranking? The stars come out for the most significant event in tennis each year, and we can’t wait to see who rises to the top.

When: July 26 - August 11

Where: Paris, France

How to Watch: NBC, Peacock, USA Network, GOLF Channel, CNBC and more

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The Olympics are without a doubt this year's most important and exciting sporting event. The recent increases in media coverage and fan support for women’s sports have created more anticipation than ever for the much-awaited international competition. From the track to the pool and beyond, the entire world will be locked in all month long.

When: August 12 - 18

Where:  France/Netherlands

How to Watch: CNBC and Peacock

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Directly following the Olympic Games in France is the Tour de France Femmes -  cycling’s most esteemed event. The third edition of the tour will reach a new milestone in 2024 with its first Grand Départ on foreign soil. The race is broken into eight stages and covers 946.3 kilometers (just over 588 miles!, starting in the Netherlands and finishing atop the fabled Alpe d'Huez in southeastern France.

When: August 28 - September 8

Where: Paris, France
How to Watch: NBC, Peacock, USA Network, GOLF Channel, CNBC and more

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The Paralympic Games are set to kick off just seventeen days after the conclusion of the Olympic games, both taking place in Paris, France. The program will include 22 sports and 549 events, with over 4,400 athletes representing over 180 delegations from around the world. An athlete to watch is Sarah Adam, the first woman to win a gold medal in wheelchair rugby at the Parapan Games in 2023. Oksana Masters - one of the most well-known US paralympians, will compete in para-cycling.

When: September - October

Where: Bangladesh, South Asia 

How to Watch: ESPN+

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The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup is expected to be the biggest yet after women’s cricket saw massive growth worldwide in 2024. Bangladesh, England, India, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, and Pakistan have qualified alongside Australia, the six-time champions. Although Australia is the favorite to win, the retirement of Aussie Meg Lanning gives rivals a glimmer of hope. There are just two more global qualifier spots left to seal the field for the Cricket tournament.