Whether it’s the dulcet tones of the national anthem, tailgate barbecues in the parking lot, or the roar of the crowd at the scoring of a touchdown or home run, attending live sport is synonymous with American culture. The United States are home to some of the world’s biggest and best sporting events, so we’ve compiled a selection of the top highlights that fans can look forward to this year.
- Kentucky Derby (27 April – 4 May 2024), Horse Racing
- US Open (10-16 June 2024), Golf
- MLB All-Star Week (12–16 July 2024), Baseball
- NBA Summer League (12-22 July 2024), Basketball
- Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (20 July 2024), Boxing
- MLS All-Star Game (24 July 2024), Football Soccer
- US Open (26 August – 8 September 2024), Tennis
- F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (21-23 November 2024), Motorsports
Kentucky Derby (27 April – 4 May 2024), Horse Racing
Churchill Downs, Louisville, USA
With a history dating back to 1875, the Kentucky Derby is the longest-running annual sports event in the USA. While the prestigious 10-furlong race itself might only last 2 minutes, the festival that surrounds it attracts people from across the world for a week-long celebration of everything America has to offer. Tradition, fashion, entertainment, and world-class horse racing collide at Churchill Downs to create one of the sporting world’s most iconic all-American experiences, headlined on 4 May by the famous Kentucky Derby, also known as the Run for the Roses. Tickets for Kentucky Derby week’s Opening Day begin at USD $28 for General Admission and $30 for Reserved Seating. For Derby Day, General Admission is available from $131 and Reserved Seating from $1,168.
US Open (10-16 June 2024), Golf
Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina, USA
The oldest of the 3 men’s golf majors to take place on US soil, the US Open has been delighting golf fans across the United States – and the world – since 1895. It has also been striking fear into the hearts of even the most talented players with its reputation as “golf’s toughest test,” renowned for punishing course layouts and brutally fast greens. Seeing which player holds their nerve – as Wyndham Clark did in 2023 to finish 1 stroke ahead of Rory McIlroy – makes for a thrilling and nail-biting spectacle. General admission Gallery tickets start at USD $28, while a range of premium options are also available starting at $97.
MLB All-Star Week (12–16 July 2024), Baseball
Globe Life Field, Arlington, USA
MLB All-Star Week heads to the Lone Star State in 2024, with the best players in baseball set to gather at Arlington’s Globe Life Field between 12–16 July. Wall-to-wall baseball, All-Star Week features tomorrow’s big-league heroes in the Futures Game, heavy hitters in the Home Run Derby, famous faces in the Celebrity Softball Game, and 2024’s cream of the crop in the All-Star Game. Laid-back, family-friendly, and fun, the event puts a spotlight on America’s Pastime – a game that has captivated the nation for decades, and that remains as much a part of the American summer as sunshine. Tickets for All-Star Week events begin at USD $15.
NBA Summer League (12-22 July 2024), Basketball
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, USA
Nowhere does basketball as well as the USA; the talent on show in the NBA is streets ahead of any other league in the world, from global superstars to top-class rising stars, so where better for fans to get a taste of the NBA than an event which brings together all their favourite teams. This 11-day celebration of basketball features all 30 NBA teams across 76 thrilling games as they battle it out to become the kings of summer. The NBA Summer League also grants fans much greater access to their favourite stars for selfies, autographs, and more! Currently, only resale tickets are available for this year’s competition, but in 2023 official single-day tickets started at USD $62.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (20 July 2024), Boxing
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA
“Iron Mike,” “Kid Dynamite,” “The Baddest Man on the Planet” – boxing legend Mike Tyson is an American icon. One of the greatest fighters of all time, Tyson won 50 bouts in his professional career, 44 by knockout, and in 2024 he will pull on his gloves one more time for a fight of extraordinary proportions at AT&T Stadium in Texas. With more than 80,000 expected to be in attendance, Tyson will face a man 30 years his junior in the shape of social media star and burgeoning boxer Jake Paul (9-1 professional record). When these US megastars from very different eras go head-to-head in Arlington, fans can expect a titanic, Texas-sized tussle with pride, prize money, and boxing legacies at stake. Reseller tickets for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson begin at USD $408, with official tickets available soon.
MLS All-Star Game (24 July 2024), Football Soccer
Lower.com Field, Columbus, USA
There’s something uniquely American about the All-Star Game concept, and whether it's the NBA, MLB, or MLS, they make for fun, light-hearted celebrations of their league. In 2024, the MLS All-Star Game heads to Columbus Crew’s Lower.com Field for a showdown between Major League Soccer’s best and brightest and their counterparts from Mexico’s Liga MX. The Liga MX All-Stars were also the opponents in the 2021 and 2022 games, with the MLS side triumphing on both occasions. This year’s edition could be made extra special by the presence of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, who will almost certainly feature if fit. The FIFA World Cup winner has enjoyed a fine start to the season, notching 6 goals and 2 assists in 6 appearances. Tickets start at USD $112 for the All-Star Game, while tickets for the Skills Challenge event on 23 July start as just $20.
US Open (26 August – 8 September 2024), Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
Every autumn, the Big Apple plays host to one of tennis’ biggest tournaments – the US Open. As one of only 4 events with the prestigious “Grand Slam” title and the last slam of the season, the US Open attracts the world’s most elite tennis players and huge crowds of supporters. In 2023, 19-year-old American Coco Gauff delighted home fans as she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s final to take home her first Grand Slam trophy. In 2023, ticket prices started at around USD $50 for the early stages of the tournament, with prices increasing as the competition draws nearer to the final rounds. Tickets for 2024 event are expected to go on sale in late May.
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (21-23 November 2024), Motorsports
Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Nevada, USA
Start your engines and place your bets, because it’s lights out in Vegas! Sin City is rolling out the neon carpet for the biggest racing series on Earth as the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix comes to town. The 2024 edition will be the second showing of this spectacular night race that includes the iconic Las Vegas Strip on the challenging 3.8-mile street circuit. With prices ranging from USD $150 for single-day General Admission to $10,000+ for the most exclusive hospitality – and plenty of options in between – there are tickets to suit a wide range of budgets.
For more information on these events, including ticket prices, click the links below:
- Kentucky Derby (27 April – 4 May 2024), Horse Racing
- US Open (10-16 June 2024), Golf
- MLB All-Star Week (12–16 July 2024), Baseball
- NBA Summer League (12-22 July 2024), Basketball
- Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (20 July 2024), Boxing
- MLS All-Star Game (24 July 2024), Football Soccer
- US Open (26 August – 8 September 2024), Tennis
- F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (21-23 November 2024), Motorsports