Overall, one can note that 2024 is off to quite a start for those interested in sports. That means that South Africa will be hosting some big sporting competitions in the year 2024 and the year beyond. For punters who want to entertain themselves via the upcoming competitions, they can visit 1wins.co.za for competitive odds. All the major European league football fixtures of the 2023/2024 season have been brought to a close and fans want to have their fix of live football. Let us take you on a ride as we review some of the largest sports tournaments that are planned to be held in South Africa in 2024.
2024 COSAFA cup
The upcoming COSAFA Cup shall be played in the period between June 26 and July 7, 2024. Botswana and South Africa will be fighting in the campaign of the competition. These two teams have played often previously with the count at 12 matches; however, Botswana has never emerged as a winner against Bafana Bafana.
As it is proposed in the group tables, 12 teams are going to participate in the competition. The event is expected to be one for the heats since Zambia is seeking to create a record of being the three-time successive COSAFA champions. The only five victors in the competition’s history are Zimbabwe, Namibia, Angola, South Africa, and Zambia. As of now, one of the teams competing in the tournament is yet to be decided. Malawi, Mauritius, and Madagascar opted out of the event. The groups are:
| Group | Teams |
| A | Eswatini
South Africa Mozambique Botswana |
| B | Zimbabwe
Zambia Comoros Team to be verified |
| C | Lesotho
Angola Seychelles Namibia |
The group stage matches will take place between 26th June and 3rd July. The semifinals will take place on the 5th of June, while the third-place playoff and final will be played on the 7th of June.
2024 World Rugby U20 Championship
This title will feature the best 12 squads competing for the grand title. The competition aims to help young players exhibit their talents and develop them to reach an elite level. It has been the 14th time this competition has been arranged and it is planned to take place from the 29th of June to the 19th of July in 2024.
Specifically, the participating games will be based on the two provinces within Western Cape, that is Stellenbosch province and Cape town province. This tournament will be the first international competition under fan-focused regulations. One of the goals of this restructuring is to maintain a uniform system for the presentation of Rugby on all media platforms.
There will also be a thorough review of the terminology used during matches, to remove language that can serve as a barrier for the audience. The countries for the competition are in three pools:
| Pool | Countries |
| A | Wales
France Spain New Zealand |
| B | Australia
Italy Ireland Georgia |
| C | Argentina
England Fiji South Africa |
The pool games will run from 29th June to 9th July. Semifinals will be played on the 14th of July, while the final will take place on the 19th of July. As we can see, there will be some interesting match-ups. Three-time champions France will face off six-time champions New Zealand. The hosts, South Africa were able to clinch the bronze title in the last year’s edition. They will be looking to try out their luck against Fiji, Argentina, and England.
2024 WXV 2
The 2024 WXV 2 is the first WXV women’s international rugby union group tournament 2. The first division of WXV, WXV 1 shall be held in Canada and the third division, WXV 3 shall be held in the United Arab Emirates. These three sets of competitions will decide which countries will form the 2025 Rugby World Cup. WXV 2 is scheduled to take place between the 27th of September and the 13th of October. The teams that will participate in WXV 2 are:
- Italy
- Scotland
- South Africa
- Japan
- Spain or Wales
- Australia
Why South Africa qualifies to host tournaments
South Africa has hosted many prestigious tournaments in the past. Some of them include the 2009 Indian Premier League, the 2009 Confederations Cup, the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, and the 2023 Netball World Cup. Here are some factors that make South Africa a great place for sports.
- South Africa is home to some of the best well-maintained sports venues with sponsorships and efficient transportation networks.
- The country has several hotels and comfy suites to accommodate fans and athletes.
- It has the resources to support the organizational needs of most sports events.
- South Africa has a welcoming culture for people from all over the globe.
Sum Up
These upcoming competitions mean good news for South Africa and fans alike. South Africa will see an upsurge of foreign tourists coming to enjoy the games and other local sporting events as side attractions. Hotels and business outlets will benefit from the crowd. If you are a sports fan, get set to enjoy live entertainment and betting opportunities with odds offered.