The 2025 moments that earned a spot in the hall of fame

2025 was a year for the history books. From Rory ending his Masters curse to the Lionesses and Red Roses dominating on the world stage, the trophy cabinet is looking pretty full. Throw in a legendary Glastonbury and the return of Oasis, and it’s been a massive year for the highlights reel.

Here’s a look back at the most notable moments from 2025

The Year of the Woman: Silverware & Grass Courts

British women’s sport didn't just break records in 2025; it shattered glass ceilings.

  • The Lionesses Retain the Crown: In a repeat of their 2022 heroics, the England Women’s Football team won Euro 2025. In a tense final in Basel, they defeated Spain on penalties, becoming the first ever senior England side to retain a major trophy.
  • The Red Roses’ World Domination: The England Women’s Rugby team capped off a perfect year by lifting the Rugby World Cup trophy at Twickenham, cementing their status as the undisputed world #1.
  • Tennis Returns to Queen’s: For the first time in 52 years, professional women’s tennis returned to the iconic Queen’s Club. The WTA 500 event was a sell-out success, bringing phenomenal grass-court action back to West London for the female stars of the game.

Luke Littler: The Prince Who Became King

At just 17 years old, Luke "The Nuke" Littler did what we all knew he was capable of: he won the PDC World Darts Championship. In a sensational final at Alexandra Palace on January 3rd 2025, he defeated Michael van Gerwen 7–3. It wasn't just a win; it was a coronation that turned darts into the must-watch sport of the year for a whole new generation.



The Impossible Happened: Oasis "Live ‘25"

If you’d said in 2024 that the Gallaghers would be sharing a stage, we’d have laughed. But 2025 gave us the Oasis Reunion. The "Live ‘25" tour kicked off in Cardiff and Wembley, providing the ultimate "I was there" moment for millions. The sight of Liam and Noel together again was the shot of adrenaline the British music scene desperately needed.


Lando Norris: F1 World Champion

After years of "almosts," Lando Norris finally brought the Formula 1 World Championship trophy back to the UK. In a season defined by McLaren’s resurgence, Lando drove with ice-cold precision to beat Max Verstappen in a final-race showdown in Abu Dhabi. He is now officially the new face of British motorsport.


Rory’s Grand Slam: Masters Redemption

The "Masters Curse" is officially over. In April 2025, Rory McIlroy finally donned the Green Jacket at Augusta. By winning a dramatic playoff against Justin Rose, Rory became only the sixth man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, ending a decade-long wait for his fifth major.


  • Charli XCX & The "Brat" BRITs

    The BRIT Awards 2025 belonged to one person: Charli XCX. After the global "Brat" phenomenon of the previous summer, Charli swept the awards, taking home a record-breaking five trophies. It was a victory for brat summer and a signal that British pop is officially in its most experimental and exciting era yet.


    Glastonbury 2025: The Final Fling 

    Before its scheduled fallow year in 2026, Glastonbury 2025 went out with a bang. With a legendary performances from Rod Stewart and a headline set from The 1975 that fans are still talking about. The Pyramid Stage has never felt so electric, leaving us with enough memories to last until 2027.


    2025 was a year of high drama on the pitch, with some UK teams booking their flights to the 2026 World Cup

    Under the new leadership of Thomas Tuchel, England enjoyed one of their most dominant qualifying campaigns in history. The Three Lions finished Group K with a perfect record with 8 wins from 8 games. Even more impressively, they did not concede a single goal throughout the entire campaign. Harry Kane remained clinical, but the breakout star of the qualifiers was Eberechi Eze, whose creative spark became a permanent fixture.

    In what was arguably the most emotional moment of the sporting year, Scotland qualified for their first Men's World Cup since 1998. It all came down to a "win or bust" final group game against Denmark at Hampden Park in November. With the score tied 2–2 and Scotland staring at the play-offs, Kieran Tierney struck a 20-yard beauty in injury time, followed by a stunning 50-yard lob from Kenny McLean to seal a 4–2 victory. The achievement was so significant that the Scottish Government actually discussed a national bank holiday for the team's first match in 2026.


    Root and Stokes Taste Victory at the MCG

    After a grueling 18-match winless streak in Australia, veterans Ben Stokes and Joe Root finally secured a historic four-wicket victory at the MCG on December 27, 2025. In a match where no batter reached 50, England secured a chaotic four-wicket win in just two days.

    At 34 years old and on their likely final Ashes tour, the pair shared an emotional embrace on the outfield to celebrate breaking their career-long streak of losing in Australia. Stokes described the long-awaited win as an "awesome feeling" that finally silenced years of frustration on Australian soil.


    Looking Ahead to 2026

    The DTB team were lucky enough to attend many of these events last year, and we are all looking forward to what opportunities will present themselves in 2026. With the Six Nations already underway and the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the calendar is already filling up. We can't wait to see you at the next one.

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