The 2025 Supercross finale headlines a week of high-adrenaline motosport action, starting with the World of Outlaws Gettysburg Clash on Wednesday. HLR drifts around the dirt on Thursday, for the third of 15 races this month, as the MotoGP spectacle continues, as the riders take on Le Mans. PBR UTB action enters the Elimination round with only 20 riders moving on to the final. PFL prepares to knock the lights out with PFL MENA and Europe in the SmartCage for the first time this year. These are your weekend of May 9th upcoming betting events.
When: May 9–May 11, 2025 Where: The Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, Le Mans, France Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The second of 12 consecutive races on the European continent accelerates onto the famed Le Mans circuit this weekend, with a new leader at the helm. Alex Marquez leads the series by a single point from his older brother, after taking the checkered flag in his home Grand Prix at the end of April.
Jorge Martin won’t line up to defend his MotoGP Grand Prix De France title after only returning to Spain a week ago, following a severe crash in Qatar. The Spaniard set the lap record at this track in 2024 en route to his victory, recording 1:29.919. Marc Marquez finished behind Martin in the last edition of this race, but lines as the winningest rider on the grid, with three victories to his name.
Other riders on the honors board include Enea Bastianini and Brad Binder. The South African clocked the fastest speed on this circuit in 2023, reaching 325.8 km/h (202.44 mph), while Bastianini set the quickest race lap on his last visit on his way to a fourth-place finish.
Key Times (CEST):
Friday, May 9: Free Practice #1: 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Practice: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT Where to Watch: Live on SuperMotocross TV Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The Supercross season finale has arrived, and only two men have the possibility of leaving Utah as the 2025 Champion. Can the habitual season leader Cooper Webb hold off the charge from Chase Sexton, who is nine points off the top? Both riders are in sensational form, but the series chaser Sexton rides onto the start hill in Salt Lake City with three victories in his last four appearances.
Chase is the winningest Supercross rider in the field this year, with six triumphs to his name, while Webb is the most consistent competitor on the roster. Cooper has podiumed in his last six appearances and has only missed the platform in three rounds the entire year.
Sexton boasts an indomitable record in Salt Lake City, landing on the podium since 2021. The KTM rider is also hunting his third consecutive triumph at the “Crossroads of the West,” which he desperately needs if he is to pip Webb for the Championship on Saturday night. Webb is no slouch at the Rice-Eccles stadium either, with two podiums, including a win in his previous four starts.
Key Times (MT): Practice: 10:00 a.m. Qualifying: 11:00 a.m. Main Event: 5:00 p.m.
PBR World Finals: UTB Eliminations
When: May 8 – 11, 2025 Where: Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, IN Where to Watch: Live on RidePass, PBR YouTube channel, CBS Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
After an arduous campaign that saw Dalton Kasel top the standings, the PBR UTB rodeo gets down to business in Texas. “Mr. 90 Points” starts the eliminations as the favorite after winning five rounds in the regular season. His nearest challenger on paper is the Australian Brady Fielder, who closed out the season with nine podiums, including two victories.
Forty-five riders enter the Cowtown Coliseum on Thursday, May 8, and only 20 leave with their ticket to the Championship scheduled for next weekend. The field consists of the top 40-ranked riders in the UTB series and five guests from the Pendleton Whisky Tour. Riders who end the weekend outside of the top 20 earn one more chance at glory, as they enter the Ride for Redemption series, scheduled for next Wednesday and Thursday.
Key Times (CT):
Thursday, May 8: 7:45 p.m.
Friday, May 9: 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: 7:45 p.m.
Sunday, May 11: 1:45 p.m.
World of Outlaws: Gettysburg Clash
When: May 7, 2025 Where: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Rain continues to interrupt the 2025 World of Outlaws Sprint Car season, after organizers were forced to delay the Gettysburg Clash to Wednesday, May 7th. It marks the first of three races in four days in Pennsylvania, as the “Greatest Show on Dirt” takes on the “Keystone State.”
Series leader David Gravel lines up as the favorite, returning to a venue where he won last time out, crossing the line ahead of Giovanni Scelzi. Gravel also drove his way onto the podium in 2023, finishing third in that Feature behind Anthony Macri and Brent Marks. The Big Game Motorsports driver arrives in Abbottstown fresh off the back of his sixth victory in 2025.
Key Times (ET):
Wednesday, May 7: Pit Gates Open: 2:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m., Racing: 7pm
World of Outlaws: HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup
When: May 9–10, 2025 Where: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Inclement weather washed out the 2024 Morgan Cup, denying Brad Sweet a shot at retaining his title. T.J. Stutts prevailed the last time the World of Outlaws were in town, and Brent Marks, Aaron Reutzel, and Carson Macedo have also taken the Feature at this venue, with the latter starting as the third-ranked driver in the series.
The veteran Donny Schatz crossed the line in third place behind Sweet and Marks in 2023, and is fresh off a podium at Eldora Speedway. Sheldon Haudenschild is also a previous podium finisher at Williams Grove Speedway. He arrives in Mechanicsburg with two podiums and a win to his name this season.
Key Times (ET):
Friday, May 9: Pit Gates Open: 5:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: Pit Gates Open: 5:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro surfing continues on May 8th with the bracket stages dropping in. Big news in the men’s division after the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Champion, Jack Robinson, ended his event early after an Elimination round exit to Morgan Cibilic and Julian Wilson. South African Matthew McGillivray booked himself an early ticket home as he too bowed out in the Elimination round earlier this week.
Men’s favorite Italo Ferreira recorded a 16.03 heat in the first round, the highest score of all his competitors. He lines up against Wilson in the round of 32. Molly Picklum dominated the women’s heats, carding 15.60. Her nearest challengers were Bettylou Sakura Johnson and event favorite Caroline Marks, who ended their heats with 14.10 points.
Next Call: Thursday, May 8th, 7:15 a.m. (AEST)
HLR: 81 Speedway
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Where: 81 Speedway, Park City, KS Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The third race in a jam-packed HLR May calendar revs to life on Wednesday, May 7th. High Limit Racers lineup at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas, with Brad Sweet in a commanding series lead with an 87-point buffer over Tyler Courtney. The series co-founder is yet to cross the line outside of the top five this season, carrying a finishing average of 2.38.
Rico Abreu arrives in Kansas in phenomenal form after winning the second Feature at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend. Kyle Larson graced the field with his presence in Texas and sauntered home in ninth in the first feature before taking second place on day two. Brent Marks is one to keep an eye on after claiming his maiden scalp of the year in the first race in Texas.
Key Times (CT): Pits Open: 2:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
USAC: AMSOIL Sprint Car Championship Bloomington Speedway
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 Where: Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, IN Where to Watch: Live on FloSports Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
After rain cancelled the second day of racing at Eldora Speedway, the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car series is ready to race. The sprint cars lineup at Bloomington Speedway in Indiana on Friday night, looking to reign in Kyle Cummins and Justin Grant, who are embroiled in a two-horse race for the Championship as it stands.
Cummins arrives in Bloomington with seven podiums under the hood in nine races, including three trips inside Victory Lane. His nearest title challenger is Justin Grant, who sits two points back of Cummins in the standings. Grant has his tail up after finishing in the top two in his last three races.
Key Times (ET): Pits Open: 4:00 p.m. Cars on Track: 6:30 p.m.
BKFC: 74 Salt Lake City
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Where: The Maverik Center, Salt Lake City, UT Where to Watch: Live on DAZN Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
BKFC 74 Salt Lake City presents a juicy title fight that sees Josh Dyer challenge Mike Richman for the light heavyweight belt. Neither contestant has ever left their fate in the judge’s hands. The closest one came was Dyer against the legendary Lorenzo Hunt, but he lost via TKO in the fifth round.
The co-main event treats fans to a heavyweight tussle between Ben Moa and Bobby Brents. Moa prevailed in his debut against Bridger Bercier and starts as the fighter to beat. Shelby Cannon and Kat Paprocki are the sole ladies in the squared circle on Saturday, as they battle to climb the strawweight rankings.
Key Time (MDT): Fights Start: 6:00 p.m.
Jai Alai Battle Court Championship: Renegades vs. Fireballs
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 Where: Magic City Fronton, Miami, FL Where to Watch: Live on ESPN3, FUBO, and YouTube Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
And then there were two. The two best teams in the World Jai Alai Battle Court series face off in the Championship match on Saturday, May 9th. The Fireballs topped the standings at the end of the regular season and trumped the Warriors 4.00 – 2.00 in the first playoff match. Despite their form, they meet a team who have won two Battle Court Championships.
The Renegades last took the title in Fall 2023 and are hunting their third piece of silverware. They finished the regular season in third and stepped up to beat the Devils 4.00 – 2.00 in the playoffs. Warriors and Renegades players have met three times this season, producing close duels. The Renegades prevailed in the last meeting between the teams, 4.00 – 2.00 back in April. Before that, the teams drew 3.0.
Key Time (ET):
Women’s and Men’s KO Rounds: 12:00 p.m. Women’s Final: 5:30 p.m. Men’s Final: 7:00 p.m.
Formula Drift: Road to the Championship
When: May 8 – May 10, 2025 Where: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The second round of the 2025 Formula Drift Championship slides into action at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta this weekend. Fredric Aasbo arrives at the venue where he triumphed 12 months ago, and he will back his chances after taking top honors in the season opener along the streets of Long Beach.
Defending Series Champion James Deane had to settle for second place in California. He produced a clean performance in Braselton last year, but was knocked out by the eventual Champion Aasbo in the semi-final showdown.
Friday, May 9: Prospec: Top 32: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Prospec: Top 16: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: Pro: Top 32: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Pro: Top 16: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
PFL MENA: Jeddah
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 Where: Onyx Arena, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Where to Watch: Live on ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The PFL World Tournament has treated us to some close encounters and brutal battles. It’s now time for the league to take on the Middle East and North Africa. PFL MENA opens its account for 2025 in Jeddah on Friday, May 9th. Featherweight and lightweight fighters take center stage, with 12 events currently scheduled for battle.
Abdullah Al-Qhatani and Islam Reda headline the evening. Reda enters the SmartCage with consecutive wins under the belt, but both came via way of decision. Al-Qhatani has only won two of his last three fights, with both coming via way of TKO or KO.
Key Times (ET):
Friday, May 9: Fights Start: 12:00 p.m.
PFL Europe: Belfast
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Where: The SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland Where to Watch: Live on ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Global professional fighters are on display in Belfast this weekend, as PFL Europe rears its head for another season. The Saturday, May 10 events showcase the best lightweight fighters on the old continent, along with middleweight and featherweight competitors. Gemma Auld and Sammy Jo Luxton represent the ladies as they square off in a women’s flyweight battle.
The event of the night pits the local, Paul Hughes, against the fierce Brazilian challenge of Bruno Miranda. Hughes has only ever lost two fights in his career, giving him an 87% career success record coming in.
Key Times (ET):
Saturday, May 10: Fights Start: 12:00 p.m.
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Weekend of May 9th Upcoming Betting Events & How to Watch Live
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The 2025 Supercross finale headlines a week of high-adrenaline motosport action, starting with the World of Outlaws Gettysburg Clash on Wednesday. HLR drifts around the dirt on Thursday, for the third of 15 races this month, as the MotoGP spectacle continues, as the riders take on Le Mans. PBR UTB action enters the Elimination round with only 20 riders moving on to the final. PFL prepares to knock the lights out with PFL MENA and Europe in the SmartCage for the first time this year. These are your weekend of May 9th upcoming betting events.
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MotoGP: Grand Prix De France
When: May 9–May 11, 2025
Where: The Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, Le Mans, France
Where to Watch: Live on MotoGP VideoPass
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The second of 12 consecutive races on the European continent accelerates onto the famed Le Mans circuit this weekend, with a new leader at the helm. Alex Marquez leads the series by a single point from his older brother, after taking the checkered flag in his home Grand Prix at the end of April.
Jorge Martin won’t line up to defend his MotoGP Grand Prix De France title after only returning to Spain a week ago, following a severe crash in Qatar. The Spaniard set the lap record at this track in 2024 en route to his victory, recording 1:29.919. Marc Marquez finished behind Martin in the last edition of this race, but lines as the winningest rider on the grid, with three victories to his name.
Other riders on the honors board include Enea Bastianini and Brad Binder. The South African clocked the fastest speed on this circuit in 2023, reaching 325.8 km/h (202.44 mph), while Bastianini set the quickest race lap on his last visit on his way to a fourth-place finish.
Key Times (CEST):
Friday, May 9:
Free Practice #1: 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Practice: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10:
Free Practice #2: 10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Qualifying: 10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
Tissot Sprint: 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11:
Race: 2:00 p.m.
AMA Supercross Round 17: Salt Lake City
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: Live on SuperMotocross TV
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The Supercross season finale has arrived, and only two men have the possibility of leaving Utah as the 2025 Champion. Can the habitual season leader Cooper Webb hold off the charge from Chase Sexton, who is nine points off the top? Both riders are in sensational form, but the series chaser Sexton rides onto the start hill in Salt Lake City with three victories in his last four appearances.
Chase is the winningest Supercross rider in the field this year, with six triumphs to his name, while Webb is the most consistent competitor on the roster. Cooper has podiumed in his last six appearances and has only missed the platform in three rounds the entire year.
Sexton boasts an indomitable record in Salt Lake City, landing on the podium since 2021. The KTM rider is also hunting his third consecutive triumph at the “Crossroads of the West,” which he desperately needs if he is to pip Webb for the Championship on Saturday night. Webb is no slouch at the Rice-Eccles stadium either, with two podiums, including a win in his previous four starts.
Key Times (MT):
Practice: 10:00 a.m.
Qualifying: 11:00 a.m.
Main Event: 5:00 p.m.
PBR World Finals: UTB Eliminations
When: May 8 – 11, 2025
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, IN
Where to Watch: Live on RidePass, PBR YouTube channel, CBS
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
After an arduous campaign that saw Dalton Kasel top the standings, the PBR UTB rodeo gets down to business in Texas. “Mr. 90 Points” starts the eliminations as the favorite after winning five rounds in the regular season. His nearest challenger on paper is the Australian Brady Fielder, who closed out the season with nine podiums, including two victories.
Forty-five riders enter the Cowtown Coliseum on Thursday, May 8, and only 20 leave with their ticket to the Championship scheduled for next weekend. The field consists of the top 40-ranked riders in the UTB series and five guests from the Pendleton Whisky Tour. Riders who end the weekend outside of the top 20 earn one more chance at glory, as they enter the Ride for Redemption series, scheduled for next Wednesday and Thursday.
Key Times (CT):
Thursday, May 8: 7:45 p.m.
Friday, May 9: 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: 7:45 p.m.
Sunday, May 11: 1:45 p.m.
World of Outlaws: Gettysburg Clash
When: May 7, 2025
Where: Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Rain continues to interrupt the 2025 World of Outlaws Sprint Car season, after organizers were forced to delay the Gettysburg Clash to Wednesday, May 7th. It marks the first of three races in four days in Pennsylvania, as the “Greatest Show on Dirt” takes on the “Keystone State.”
Series leader David Gravel lines up as the favorite, returning to a venue where he won last time out, crossing the line ahead of Giovanni Scelzi. Gravel also drove his way onto the podium in 2023, finishing third in that Feature behind Anthony Macri and Brent Marks. The Big Game Motorsports driver arrives in Abbottstown fresh off the back of his sixth victory in 2025.
Key Times (ET):
Wednesday, May 7:
Pit Gates Open: 2:00 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m., Racing: 7pm
World of Outlaws: HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup
When: May 9–10, 2025
Where: Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Inclement weather washed out the 2024 Morgan Cup, denying Brad Sweet a shot at retaining his title. T.J. Stutts prevailed the last time the World of Outlaws were in town, and Brent Marks, Aaron Reutzel, and Carson Macedo have also taken the Feature at this venue, with the latter starting as the third-ranked driver in the series.
The veteran Donny Schatz crossed the line in third place behind Sweet and Marks in 2023, and is fresh off a podium at Eldora Speedway. Sheldon Haudenschild is also a previous podium finisher at Williams Grove Speedway. He arrives in Mechanicsburg with two podiums and a win to his name this season.
Key Times (ET):
Friday, May 9:
Pit Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10:
Pit Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
WSL: Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro
When: May 3–13, 2025
Where: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Where to Watch: Live on World Surf League
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro surfing continues on May 8th with the bracket stages dropping in. Big news in the men’s division after the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Champion, Jack Robinson, ended his event early after an Elimination round exit to Morgan Cibilic and Julian Wilson. South African Matthew McGillivray booked himself an early ticket home as he too bowed out in the Elimination round earlier this week.
Men’s favorite Italo Ferreira recorded a 16.03 heat in the first round, the highest score of all his competitors. He lines up against Wilson in the round of 32. Molly Picklum dominated the women’s heats, carding 15.60. Her nearest challengers were Bettylou Sakura Johnson and event favorite Caroline Marks, who ended their heats with 14.10 points.
Next Call: Thursday, May 8th, 7:15 a.m. (AEST)
HLR: 81 Speedway
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Where: 81 Speedway, Park City, KS
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The third race in a jam-packed HLR May calendar revs to life on Wednesday, May 7th. High Limit Racers lineup at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas, with Brad Sweet in a commanding series lead with an 87-point buffer over Tyler Courtney. The series co-founder is yet to cross the line outside of the top five this season, carrying a finishing average of 2.38.
Rico Abreu arrives in Kansas in phenomenal form after winning the second Feature at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend. Kyle Larson graced the field with his presence in Texas and sauntered home in ninth in the first feature before taking second place on day two. Brent Marks is one to keep an eye on after claiming his maiden scalp of the year in the first race in Texas.
Key Times (CT):
Pits Open: 2:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
USAC: AMSOIL Sprint Car Championship Bloomington Speedway
When: Friday, May 9, 2025
Where: Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, IN
Where to Watch: Live on FloSports
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
After rain cancelled the second day of racing at Eldora Speedway, the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car series is ready to race. The sprint cars lineup at Bloomington Speedway in Indiana on Friday night, looking to reign in Kyle Cummins and Justin Grant, who are embroiled in a two-horse race for the Championship as it stands.
Cummins arrives in Bloomington with seven podiums under the hood in nine races, including three trips inside Victory Lane. His nearest title challenger is Justin Grant, who sits two points back of Cummins in the standings. Grant has his tail up after finishing in the top two in his last three races.
Key Times (ET):
Pits Open: 4:00 p.m.
Cars on Track: 6:30 p.m.
BKFC: 74 Salt Lake City
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: The Maverik Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: Live on DAZN
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
BKFC 74 Salt Lake City presents a juicy title fight that sees Josh Dyer challenge Mike Richman for the light heavyweight belt. Neither contestant has ever left their fate in the judge’s hands. The closest one came was Dyer against the legendary Lorenzo Hunt, but he lost via TKO in the fifth round.
The co-main event treats fans to a heavyweight tussle between Ben Moa and Bobby Brents. Moa prevailed in his debut against Bridger Bercier and starts as the fighter to beat. Shelby Cannon and Kat Paprocki are the sole ladies in the squared circle on Saturday, as they battle to climb the strawweight rankings.
Key Time (MDT):
Fights Start: 6:00 p.m.
Jai Alai Battle Court Championship: Renegades vs. Fireballs
When: Friday, May 9, 2025
Where: Magic City Fronton, Miami, FL
Where to Watch: Live on ESPN3, FUBO, and YouTube
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
And then there were two. The two best teams in the World Jai Alai Battle Court series face off in the Championship match on Saturday, May 9th. The Fireballs topped the standings at the end of the regular season and trumped the Warriors 4.00 – 2.00 in the first playoff match. Despite their form, they meet a team who have won two Battle Court Championships.
The Renegades last took the title in Fall 2023 and are hunting their third piece of silverware. They finished the regular season in third and stepped up to beat the Devils 4.00 – 2.00 in the playoffs. Warriors and Renegades players have met three times this season, producing close duels. The Renegades prevailed in the last meeting between the teams, 4.00 – 2.00 back in April. Before that, the teams drew 3.0.
Key Time (ET):
Women’s and Men’s KO Rounds: 12:00 p.m.
Women’s Final: 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Final: 7:00 p.m.
Formula Drift: Road to the Championship
When: May 8 – May 10, 2025
Where: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The second round of the 2025 Formula Drift Championship slides into action at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta this weekend. Fredric Aasbo arrives at the venue where he triumphed 12 months ago, and he will back his chances after taking top honors in the season opener along the streets of Long Beach.
Defending Series Champion James Deane had to settle for second place in California. He produced a clean performance in Braselton last year, but was knocked out by the eventual Champion Aasbo in the semi-final showdown.
Key Times (ET):
Thursday, May 8:
Prospec: Practice: 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Pro: Practice: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Prospec: Seeding Bracket: 3:00 p.m.
Pro: Seeding Bracket: 7:45 p.m.
Friday, May 9:
Prospec: Top 32: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Prospec: Top 16: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10:
Pro: Top 32: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Pro: Top 16: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
PFL MENA: Jeddah
When: Friday, May 9, 2025
Where: Onyx Arena, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Where to Watch: Live on ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The PFL World Tournament has treated us to some close encounters and brutal battles. It’s now time for the league to take on the Middle East and North Africa. PFL MENA opens its account for 2025 in Jeddah on Friday, May 9th. Featherweight and lightweight fighters take center stage, with 12 events currently scheduled for battle.
Abdullah Al-Qhatani and Islam Reda headline the evening. Reda enters the SmartCage with consecutive wins under the belt, but both came via way of decision. Al-Qhatani has only won two of his last three fights, with both coming via way of TKO or KO.
Key Times (ET):
Friday, May 9:
Fights Start: 12:00 p.m.
PFL Europe: Belfast
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: The SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Where to Watch: Live on ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
Global professional fighters are on display in Belfast this weekend, as PFL Europe rears its head for another season. The Saturday, May 10 events showcase the best lightweight fighters on the old continent, along with middleweight and featherweight competitors. Gemma Auld and Sammy Jo Luxton represent the ladies as they square off in a women’s flyweight battle.
The event of the night pits the local, Paul Hughes, against the fierce Brazilian challenge of Bruno Miranda. Hughes has only ever lost two fights in his career, giving him an 87% career success record coming in.
Key Times (ET):
Saturday, May 10:
Fights Start: 12:00 p.m.
Supercross takes the spotlight this weekend with the title decider lining up in Salt Lake City, while the PBR UTB series heats up with the arrival of the elimination rounds. MotoGP rides around Le Mans from Friday to Sunday, with Alex Marquez looking to extend his series lead over his older brother. Catch all your favorite events this weekend, and check NXTbets for the latest pre-event analysis and odds.
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The 2024 Formula 1 season comes to a dramatic close in Abu Dhabi, while combat sports take center stage with both BKFC and Power Slap hosting major events. PBR brings elite bull riding action to St. Louis, and the WJAL Battlecourt season approaches its thrilling conclusion. Here’s your complete guide to what’s happening, where to …
NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of January 3rd
The NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup is back to ring in the new year with a can’t-miss event. This weekend, all eyes are on Madison Square Garden for the PBR Monster Energy Buck Off at the Garden, where elite riders compete under the bright lights of one of the sport’s most iconic venues. With one standout …