The 2026 global sports calendar is shaping up to be an exhilarating journey, promising unforgettable moments for fans around the globe. Kicking off the lineup is the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milano-Cortina, where elite winter athletes will showcase their prowess in February.
After the winter games, all eyes will turn to one of the year’s standout events: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spanning June to July, this tournament will captivate billions as it unfolds across the varied landscapes of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring an expanded field of 48 teams.
As the year progresses, beloved seasonal staples will return, ensuring a continuous stream of thrilling competition. Fans can look forward to the NFL Super Bowl, the UEFA Champions League final, golf’s prestigious Masters, the illustrious Wimbledon tennis grand slam, and the pulse-pounding Tour de France cycling race, along with numerous other events filling the schedule from January to December.
We will keep this page updated as more events are confirmed. Please note that all times listed are in GMT/GST and are subject to change.
Main image: NFL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Credit: Mike Starling/Sports Tourism News)
Other Sports Calendars
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
What: XXIII Commonwealth Games
When: Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Where: Glasgow, Scotland
Website: glasgow2026.com
PGA Tour Golf: Rocket Classic
When: July 27 – August 2, 2026
Where: Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, Michigan
AIG Women’s Open 2026 – Women’s Golf Major
When: July 30 – August 2, 2026
Where: Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, England
Website: aigwomensopen.com
Women’s Cycling: 2026 Tour de France Femmes
When: August 1-9, 2026
Where: Switzerland and France
Website: letourfemmes.fr
Tennis: The National Bank Open Presented by Rogers
When: August 1-13, 2026
Where: Montreal and Toronto, Canada
Website: nationalbankopen.com
PGA Tour Golf: Wyndham Championship
When: August 3-9, 2026
Where: Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina
MotoGP British Grand Prix 2026
When: August 7-9, 2026
Where: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, England
Website: silverstone.co.uk
European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026
When: August 10-16, 2026
Where: Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England
Website: britishathletics.org.uk
Tennis: Cincinnati Open
When: August 11-23, 2026
Where: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Website: cincinnatiopen.com
Darts: NZ Darts Masters
When: August 14-15, 2026
Where: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
PGA Tour Golf: FedEx St. Jude Championship
When: August 13-16, 2026
Where: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee
DP World Tour Golf: Danish Golf Championship
When: August 13-16, 2026
Where: Great Northern, Kerteminde, Funen, Denmark
Football: 2026 UEFA Super Cup Final
What: UEFA Champions League Winners vs. UEFA Europa League Winners
When: August 12, 2026
Where: Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, Austria
PGA Tour Golf: BMW Championship
When: August 17-23, 2026
Where: Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri
Horse Racing: York Ebor Festival
When: August 19-22, 2026
Where: York Racecourse, York, England
Feature Races: Juddmonte International, Darley Yorkshire Oaks, Coolmore Nunthorpe, York Ebor
Tickets: yorkracecourse.co.uk
Darts: Australian Darts Masters
When: August 21-22, 2026
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Australia
F1 Dutch Grand Prix
When: August 21-23, 2026
Where: Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands
Website: formula1.com
2026 Mediterranean Games
When: August 21 – September 3, 2026
Where: Taranto, Italy
Website: ta2026.com
Antrim Coast Half Marathon
When: August 23, 2026
Where: Antrim Coast Road, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Website: antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com
PGA Tour Golf: TOUR Championship
When: August 27-30, 2026
Where: East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia
DP World Tour Golf: Betfred British Masters Hosted by Sir Nick Faldo
When: August 27-30, 2026
Where: The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Sutton Coldfield, England
Darts: Hungarian Darts Trophy
When: August 28-30, 2026
Where: MVM Dome, Budapest, Hungary
Horse Racing: Sandown Park Presents BetMGM 80s Day
When: August 29, 2026
Where: Sandown Park, Surrey, England
Feature Races: Solario Stakes
Website and Tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
TCS Sydney Marathon
When: August 30, 2026
Where: Sydney, Australia
Events: Marathon
Website: tcssydneymarathon.com
Snooker: British Open
When: August 31 – September 6, 2026
Where: The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, England
Website: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
US Open 2026 – Tennis Grand Slam
When: August 31 – September 13, 2026
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA
Website: usopen.org
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