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Your Guide to April’s Top Sports Events
April is here, and you know what that means: non-stop sports action! If you’re Latino and love sports, there’s no shortage of big events to watch this month. From soccer to basketball, NASCAR to UFC, we’ve got athletes representing our culture everywhere. Some are rookies trying to make a name for themselves, others are seasoned pros chasing history. Either way, it’s time to rep our people and tune in.
RACING INTO HISTORY: LATINOS IN F1 & NASCAR
F1 Japanese Grand Prix (April 4-6, Suzuka Circuit)
Formula 1 is back, and while the grid is mostly dominated by Europeans, one Latino driver is trying to change that. Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto is the only full-time Latino in F1 right now. After winning the Formula 3 championship in 2023, he finally made his F1 debut this season with Kick Sauber (formerly Alfa Romeo). At just 20 years old, he’s carrying the hopes of many South American racing fans. Suzuka is one of the most challenging circuits in the world, so this will be a big test for him.
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NASCAR Goodyear 400 (April 6, Darlington Raceway)
Over in NASCAR, Daniel Suárez is flying the Mexican flag high. Suárez, who drives for Trackhouse Racing Team, made history in 2022 by becoming the second Latino to win a NASCAR Cup Series race. Every race is another chance to prove that Latinos belong in the sport, and Darlington will be another big moment for him.
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix (April 11-13, Bahrain International Circuit)
After Japan, Bortoleto will head to Bahrain for another F1 race. Can he make a statement and grab some points? We’ll be watching.
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F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (April 18-20, Jeddah Corniche Circuit)
NASCAR Food City 500 (April 13, Bristol Motor Speedway)
Daniel Suárez will take on the high banks of Bristol, one of the most exciting short tracks in NASCAR. Expect lots of bumping, aggressive moves, and hopefully, a strong finish for Suárez.
BASKETBALL HEATING UP: THE FINAL FOURS
Women’s Final Four (April 4-6, Tampa, FL)
The NCAA Women’s Final Four is stacked, and one Latina baller is there to represent. Gabriela Jaquez (Mexican descent) is representing UCLA as they face UConn. UCLA hasn’t won a championship since 1978, so could this be their year?
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Men’s Final Four (April 5-7, San Antonio, TX)
This year’s Men’s Final Four is going to be epic. Auburn vs. Florida and Duke vs. Houston will decide who makes it to the championship game. The Latino players to watch are from Auburn Tigers, Chad Baker-Mazara (Dominican Republic), and from Florida Gators, Isaiah Brown (Puerto Rican descent) and Kevin Pazmiño (Ecuadorian descent).
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SOCCER FANS, THIS IS YOUR MONTH! CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS
The biggest club tournament in the world is down to the final eight teams, and plenty of Latino stars will be on the pitch.
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Tuesday, April 8:
– Arsenal vs. Real Madrid ( Emirates Stadium, London)
– Real Madrid: Éder Militão, Fede Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo Goes, Endrick
– Arsenal: Neto, Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Marquinhos
– Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan (Allianz Arena, Munich)
– Inter Milan: Carlos Augusto, Valentín Carboni, Lautaro Martínez, Joaquín Correa
Wednesday, April 9:
– Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund (Estadi Olímpic, Barcelona)
– Barcelona: Ronald Araújo, Raphinha
– Dortmund: Yan Couto
– Paris Saint-Germain vs. Aston Villa (Parc des Princes, Paris)
– PSG: Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Willian Pacho
– Aston Villa: Emiliano Martínez
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LATINOS ON THE GREEN: THE MASTERS 2025 (April 7-13, Augusta, GA)
Golf’s most prestigious tournament is here: the Masters at Augusta National. This is where legends are made, where the green jacket is earned, and where Latino golfers will be looking to make history. This year, five Latino golfers are in the mix:
-Nico Echavarría (Colombia)
-Jhonattan Vegas (Venezuela)
-Rafael Campos (Cuba)
-Ángel Cabrera (Argentina)
-Joaquín Niemann (Chile)
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UFC 314 (April 12, Miami, FL) – LATINOS TAKING OVER THE OCTAGON
Miami is hosting one of the biggest UFC events of the year, and there’s plenty of Latino representation.
– Diego Lopes (Mexico/Brazil) vs. Alexander Volkanovski – This is a huge fight for Lopes, who is quickly becoming a fan favorite.
– Alberto Montes (Venezuela) vs. Roberto Romero (Mexico) – Montes makes his UFC debut!
– Yair Rodríguez (Mexico) vs. Patricio Pitbull (Brazil) – A battle of legends.
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WRESTLEMANIA 41 (April 19-20, Las Vegas, NV)
WWE’s biggest event of the year is here! WrestleMania always delivers unforgettable moments, and Latino wrestlers have a long history of stealing the show. Will we see Rey Mysterio make another legendary appearance? Will Dominik Mysterio continue his rise? Tune in and find out.
NFL DRAFT (April 24-26, Green Bay, WI) – FUTURE STARS READY TO SHINE
For football fans, the NFL Draft is one of the most exciting times of the year. This year, some Latino players could hear their names called:
– Xavier Restrepo (WR, Miami Hurricanes)
– Damien Martínez (RB, Miami Hurricanes)
– Sebastián Castro (DB, Iowa Hawkeyes)
– Elijah Arroyo (TE, Miami Hurricanes)
– Andrés Borregales (K, Miami Hurricanes)
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If you’re Latino and love sports, April is packed with action. Whether it’s F1, NASCAR, basketball, soccer, UFC, or wrestling, there’s something for everyone. And the best part? We’ve got Latino athletes competing at the highest level in almost every sport. So grab your jersey, clear your schedule, and get ready to cheer for our people all month long!
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