2026 in sports

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Sports in 2026 describes the year's events in world sport. The main sporting events scheduled to be held in 2026 are the 2026 Winter Olympics, the 2026 Winter Paralympics, both staged in Milano Cortina, the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2026 World Baseball Classic in the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan. In rugby league, the Men’s, Women’s and the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cups will all be held in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. In rugby union, there will be a new international rugby union tournament, which will be known as the World Rugby Nations Championship. There are also two T20 Cricket World Cups in 2026, the men’s version will be staged in India and Sri Lanka while the women’s version will be staged in England and Wales.

Contents

Calendar by month

January

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
11 December – 3 Darts Flag of England.svg 2026 PDC World Darts Championship International Flag of England.svg Luke Littler
21 December – 18 Association football Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Continental
26 December – 5 Ice hockey Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships International Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden
2 Ice Hockey Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NHL Winter Classic Domestic Flag of New York.svg New York Rangers
2–11 Tennis Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2026 United Cup InternationalFlag of Poland.svg Poland
3–17 Rally raid Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2026 Dakar Rally International
6–11 Lacrosse Flag of New Zealand.svg 2026 Asia-Pacific Men's Lacrosse Championship ContinentalFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
6–24 Association football Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Continental
8–11 Field hockey Flag of Germany.svg 2026 Men's EuroHockey Indoor Championship ContinentalFlag of Austria.svg Austria
9–11 Speed skating Flag of Poland.svg 2026 European Speed Skating Championships ContinentalFlag of Poland.svg Poland
9–25 Bowls Flag of England.svg 2026 World Indoor Bowls Championship International
10 Athletics Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships International
10 Formula racing Flag of Mexico.svg 2026 Mexico City ePrix (FE #2)International Flag of New Zealand.svg Nick Cassidy ( Flag of France.svg Citroën Racing)
10 Wrestling Flag of the United States.svg RAF 05: Covington vs. Rockhold International Flag of the United States.svg Colby Covington
10–18 Ice hockey Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2026 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship International
10–25 Water polo Flag of Serbia.svg 2026 Men's European Water Polo Championship Continental
11–18 Snooker Flag of England.svg 2026 Masters (Triple Crown #2)International
12–16 Handball Flag of Paraguay.svg 2026 South and Central American Women's Junior Handball Championship Continental
12–18 Bandy Flag of Finland.svg 2026 Bandy World Championship
Flag of Finland.svg 2026 Women's Bandy World Championship 		International
13–18 Figure skating Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2026 European Figure Skating Championships Continental
13–25 Futsal Flag of Thailand.svg 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship Regional
14–26 Futsal Flag of Thailand.svg 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship Regional
15–18 Field hockey Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2026 Women's EuroHockey Indoor Championship Continental
15–29 Handball Flag of Kuwait.svg 2026 Asian Men's Handball Championship Continental
15–1 February Handball Flag of Denmark.svg / Flag of Norway.svg / Flag of Sweden.svg 2026 European Men's Handball Championship Continental
15–6 February Cricket Flag of Zimbabwe.svg / Flag of Namibia.svg 2026 Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup International
16–18 Short-track speed skating Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2026 European Short Track Speed Skating Championships Continental
17–24 May Association football Flag of New Zealand.svg / Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg / Flag of Australia (converted).svg / Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg / Flag of Fiji.svg 2026 OFC Professional League Continental
18–1 February Tennis Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2026 Australian Open International
18–8 February Futsal Flag of Latvia.svg / Flag of Lithuania.svg / Flag of Slovenia.svg UEFA Futsal Euro 2026 Continental
19 American football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Domestic
19–24 Handball Flag of Paraguay.svg 2026 South and Central American Men's Handball Championship Continental
21–25 Figure skating Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships International
21–31 Handball Flag of Rwanda.svg 2026 African Men's Handball Championship Continental
22–25 Rallying Flag of Monaco.svg 2026 Monte Carlo Rally (WRC #1)International
23–24 Ski flying Flag of Germany.svg FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2026 International
24 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United States.svg UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett International
26–5 February Water polo Flag of Portugal (official).svg 2026 Women's European Water Polo Championship Continental
27–7 February Futsal Flag of Indonesia.svg 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup Continental
29–1 February Short-track speed skating Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships International
30–1 February Cyclo-cross Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2026 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships International
31 Formula racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Miami ePrix (FE #3)International

February

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
1 Ice Hockey Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NHL Stadium Series Domestic
1 Mixed martial arts Flag of Australia (converted).svg UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 International
1-5 Track cycling Flag of Turkey.svg 2026 UEC Track Cycling European Championships International
3 American football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Pro Bowl Games Domestic
6–22 Winter Olympic Games Flag of Italy.svg 2026 Winter Olympics International
7 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United States.svg UFC Fight Night 266 International
7–8 March Cricket Flag of India.svg / Flag of Sri Lanka.svg 2026 Men's T20 World Cup International
8 American football Flag of the United States.svg Super Bowl LX Domestic
8–15 Sport shooting Flag of Bulgaria.svg 2026 European Junior Shooting Championships Continental
11–15 Badminton Flag of Turkey.svg 2026 European Team Badminton Championships Continental
14 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United States.svg UFC Fight Night 267 International
15 Auto Racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Daytona 500 Domestic
15 Basketball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NBA All-Star Game Domestic
16–21 Archery Flag of Bulgaria.svg 2026 European Indoor Archery Championships Continental
20–23 Fencing Flag of Georgia.svg 2026 European Cadet Fencing Championships Continental
21 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United States.svg UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez International
21-7 November Association Football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Major League Soccer season Binational
24–3 March Curling Flag of Denmark.svg 2026 World Junior Curling Championships International
26–8 March Biathlon Flag of Germany.svg Biathlon Junior World Championships 2026 International
26–2 March Speed skating Flag of Germany.svg 2026 World Junior Speed Skating Championships International
27–5 March Sport shooting Flag of Armenia.svg 2026 European 10 m Events Championships Continental
28 Mixed martial arts Flag of Mexico.svg UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Almabayev International
28 Wrestling Flag of the United States.svg RAF 06: Cejudo vs. Faber International

March

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
1 Marathon Flag of Japan.svg 2026 Tokyo Marathon (WMM #1)International
1–15 Tennis Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Indian Wells Open International
2–8 Nordic skiing Flag of Norway.svg 2026 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships International
4–7 Figure skating Flag of Estonia.svg 2026 World Junior Figure Skating Championships International
5–8 Speed skating Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2026 World Sprint Speed Skating Championships
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2026 World Allround Speed Skating Championships 		International
5-17 Baseball Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Flag of Japan.svg 2026 World Baseball Classic International
6–14 Sailing Flag of Portugal (official).svg 2026 470 Sailing European Championships Continental
6–15 Winter Paralympic Games Flag of Italy.svg 2026 Winter Paralympics International
7 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United States.svg UFC 326: Holloway vs Oliveira 2 International
8 Formula racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2026 Australian Grand Prix (F1) #1
9–15 Wrestling Flag of Serbia.svg 2026 European U23 Wrestling Championship Continental
12–13 Skeleton Flag of Germany.svg 2026 Junior Skeleton World Championships International
13–14 Synchronized skating Flag of Poland.svg 2026 World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships International
13–15 Short track Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2026 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships International
14 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United States.svg UFC Fight Night 270 International
15 Formula racing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2026 Chinese Grand Prix (F1) #2International
14–22 Curling Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2026 World Women's Curling Championship International
15–29 Tennis Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Miami Open International
17–6 April Basketball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Domestic
20–22 Athletics Flag of Poland.svg 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships International
20–5 April Basketball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament Domestic
21 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United Kingdom.svg UFC Fight Night 271
24–29 April Figure Skating Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2026 World Figure Skating Championships International
26–27 September Baseball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Major League Baseball season Domestic
28 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United States.svg UFC Fight Night 272 International
28–5 April Curling Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Men's Curling Championship International
29 Formula racing Flag of Japan.svg 2026 Japanese Grand Prix (F1) #3International

April

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
7–12 Badminton Flag of Spain.svg 2026 European Badminton Championships Continental
8–12 Gymnastics Flag of Portugal (official).svg 2026 European Trampoline Gymnastics Championships Continental
8–12 Equestrian Flag of the United States.svg 2026 FEI World Cup Finals (show jumping and dressage)International
9–12 Golf Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Masters Tournament Domestic
12 Formula racing Flag of Bahrain.svg 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix (F1) #4International
16–19 Judo Flag of Georgia.svg 2026 European Judo Championships Continental
18–4 May Snooker Flag of England.svg 2026 World Snooker Championship International
19 Formula Racing Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (F1) #5International
20 Marathon Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Boston Marathon (WMM #2)International
20–26 Wrestling Flag of Albania.svg 2026 European Wrestling Championship Continental
23–25 American football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NFL draft Domestic
26 Marathon Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2026 London Marathon (WMM #3)International
28–10 May Table Tennis Flag of England.svg 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships International

May

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
2 Horse Racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Kentucky Derby International
3 Formula racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Miami Grand Prix (F1) #6International
15–31 Ice Hockey Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2026 IIHF World Championship International
14–17 Golf Flag of the United States.svg 2026 PGA Championship International
16 Horse Racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Preakness Stakes Domestic
20 Association football Flag of Turkey.svg 2026 UEFA Europa League final Continental
24 Formula racing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2026 Canadian Grand Prix (F1) #7International
24–7 June Tennis Flag of France.svg 2026 French Open Domestic
27 Association football Flag of Germany.svg 2026 UEFA Conference League final Continental
27–31 Gymnastics Flag of Bulgaria.svg 2026 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships Continental
30 Association football Flag of Hungary.svg 2026 UEFA Champions League final Continental

June

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
6 Horse Racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Belmont Stakes International
7 Formula racing Flag of Monaco.svg 2026 Monaco Grand Prix (F1) #8International
11–19 July Association Football Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 FIFA World Cup International
12–5 July Cricket Flag of England.svg Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 2026 ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup International
14 Formula racing Flag of Spain.svg 2026 Spanish Grand Prix (F1) #9International
14 Mixed martial arts Flag of the United States.svg UFC White House International
15–26 Sport shooting Flag of Germany.svg 2026 ISSF Junior World Championship International
16–21 Fencing Flag of Estonia.svg 2026 European Fencing Championship Continental
18–21 Golf Flag of the United States.svg 2026 U.S. Open International
25 Basketball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NBA draft Domestic
26–27 Ice Hockey Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NHL Entry Draft Domestic
28 Formula racing Flag of Austria.svg 2026 Austrian Grand Prix (F1) #10International
28 Triathlon Flag of Germany.svg 2026 Ironman European Championships International
29–12 July Tennis Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2026 Wimbledon Championships International
30–4 July Artistic swimming Flag of Germany.svg 2026 European Junior Artistic Swimming Championships Continental

July

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
1–12 Volleyball Flag of Lithuania.svg Flag of Latvia.svg 2026 Women's U18 Volleyball European Championship Continental
5 Formula racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2026 British Grand Prix (F1) #11International
7–12 Swimming Flag of Germany.svg 2026 European Junior Swimming Championships Continental
14 Baseball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Domestic
19 Formula racing Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2026 Belgian Grand Prix (F1) #12International
22–26 Rowing Flag of Germany.svg 2026 World Rowing U23 Championships International
22–28 Modern pentathlon Flag of Turkey.svg 2026 European Modern Pentathlon Championships Continental
23–29 Modern pentathlon Flag of Lithuania.svg 2026 World Junior Modern Pentathlon Championships International
23–2 August Commonwealth Games Flag of Scotland.svg 2026 Commonwealth Games International
26 Formula racing Flag of Hungary.svg 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix (F1) #13International
30–2 August Mountain biking Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2026 UEC Mountain Bike European Cross Country Championships Continental
30–2 August Rowing Flag of Italy.svg 2026 European Rowing Championships Continental
31–16 August Aquatics Flag of France.svg 2026 European Aquatics Championships Continental

August

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
5–9 Rowing Flag of Bulgaria.svg 2026 World Rowing Junior Championships International
6–17 Tennis Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Cincinnati Open International
10–16 Athletics Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2026 European Athletics Championships Continental
11–23 Equestrian Flag of Germany.svg 2026 FEI World Championships International
13–30 Golf Flag of the United States.svg 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs International
14–30 Field hockey Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup International
14–30 Field hockey Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2026 Women's FIH Hockey World Cup International
20–23 Judo Flag of Ecuador.svg 2026 World Judo Cadet Championships International
20–30 Baseball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Little League World Series Domestic
23 Formula Racing Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2026 Dutch Grand Prix (F1) #14International
21–3 September Mediterranean Games Flag of Italy.svg 2026 Mediterranean Games International
23–30 Rowing Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2026 World Rowing Championships International
26-30 Mountain biking Flag of Italy.svg 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships International
26-30 Canoeing Flag of Poland.svg 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships International
30 Marathon Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2026 Sydney Marathon (WMM #4)International
30 Gravel biking Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2026 UEC Gravel Bike European Championships International
31–13 September Tennis Flag of the United States.svg 2026 US Open International

September

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
4–13 Basketball Flag of Germany.svg 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup International
5–12 December American football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NCAA Division I FBS season Domestic
5–6 Rowing Flag of Poland.svg 2026 European Rowing Under 23 Championships Continental
6 Formula racing Flag of Italy.svg 2026 Italian Grand Prix (F1) #15International
9–12 Disc golf Flag of Lithuania.svg 2026 World Team Disc Golf Championships International
9–19 Wheelchair Basketball Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World ChampionshipsInternational
10–10 January American football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NFL season Domestic
11–13 Mountain biking Flag of Spain.svg 2026 UEC Mountain Bike Marathon European Championships International
11–13 Athletics Flag of Hungary.svg 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship International
5–27 Association football Flag of Poland.svg 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup International
13 Formula racing Flag of Spain.svg 2026 Spanish Grand Prix (F1) #16International
19–4 October Asian Games Flag of Japan.svg 2026 Asian Games International
20–27 Road cycling Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2026 UCI Road World Championships International
22–27 Orienteering Flag of Lithuania.svg 2026 European Orienteering Championships Continental
26 Formula racing Flag of Azerbaijan.svg 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (F1) #17International
27 Marathon Flag of Germany.svg 2026 Berlin Marathon (WMM #5)International

October

DateSportEvent/VenueStatusWinner/s
3-7 Road cycling Flag of Slovenia.svg 2026 UEC Road European Championships International
3-11 Gravel cycling Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2026 UCI Gravel Biking World Championships International
9–11 Rowing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2026 World Rowing Coastal Championships International
11 Formula Racing Flag of Singapore.svg 2026 Singapore Grand Prix (F1) #18International
10 Triathlon Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Ironman World Championships International
11 Marathon Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Chicago Marathon (WMM #6)International
15-15 November Rugby League Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2026 Men’s Rugby League World Cup International
16-15 November Rugby League Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup International
18-24 Asian Para Games Flag of Japan.svg 2026 Asian Para Games Continental
23 Baseball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Series Domestic
25 Formula Racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Austin Grand Prix (F1) #19International
30-13 November Rugby League Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup International
31-13 November Youth Olympics Flag of Senegal.svg 2026 Summer Youth Olympics International

November

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
1 Marathon Flag of the United States.svg 2026 New York City Marathon (WMM #7)International
6–7 Horse racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Breeders' Cup International
8 Formula racing Flag of Brazil.svg 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix (F1) #20International
8-9 Cyclo-cross Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2026 UCI Cyclo-cross European Championships International
13 Athletics Flag of Portugal (official).svg 2026 European Cross Country Championships Continental
15 Canadian football Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 113th Grey Cup Domestic
21 Formula Racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix (F1) #21International
29 Formula Racing Flag of Qatar.svg 2026 Lusail Grand Prix (F1) #22International

December

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
3-20 Handball Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Poland.svg / Flag of Romania.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg / Flag of Turkey.svg 2026 European Women's Handball Championship Continental
6 Formula Racing Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (F1) #23International
26–5 January 2027 Ice Hockey Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2027 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships International

Multi-sport events

Air sports

Alpine skiing

American football

National Football League

United Football League

Indoor American football

Aquatics

Archery

Association football

FIFA World Cups

CONMEBOL

Club competitions

AFC

UEFA

Athletics

Asian Athletics

European Athletics

Oceania Athletics

2026 Diamond League

2026 World Athletics Indoor Tour

2025–2026 World Athletics Cross Country Tour

Gold
Silver
Bronze

Australian football

Badminton

Major championships

Continental championships

BWF World Tour

BWF World Tour Finals

Super 1000

Bandy

Baseball

WBSC

Major League Baseball

2026 Little League World Series

Basketball

National Basketball Association

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Beach soccer

Beach volleyball

Biathlon

Bobsleigh & skeleton

Boules

Bowls

Bowling

Boxing

Bowls

Canadian football

Canadian Football League

U Sports

Canoeing

Cheerleading

Chess

Combat sports

Boxing

Fencing

Grappling

Judo

Karate

Kickboxing

Mixed Martial Arts

Muay Thai

Sumo

Taekwondo

Wrestling

Wushu

Cricket

Cross-country skiing

Cue sports

Curling

Cycling

Cycle ball

Cyclo-cross

Mountain bike

Road

2026 UCI World Tour (men)

2026 UCI Women's World Tour

Track

2026 World and continental track championships

Darts

Dance sport

Disc golf

Dodgeball

Equestrianism

Horse Racing

Esports

Fencing

Field Hockey

Figure skating

Fistball

Floorball

Futsal

Gaelic football

County football

Club football

Universties football

Schools and Colleges football

Golf

Men's major golf championships (PGA Tour)

Women's major golf championships (LPGA Tour)

Senior major golf championships (PGA Tour Champions)

Grass skiing

Gymnastics

Handball

Beach handball

Hockey

Bandy

Field Hockey

Floorball

Ice Hockey

National Hockey League

Hurling

County hurling

Club hurling

Universities hurling

Schools and Colleges hurlings

Korfball

Lacrosse

Luge

Mind sports

Chess

Minigolf

Modern pentathlon

Motorsports

Powerboating

Multi-sport events

Netball

Parasports

Winter sports

Summer sports

Boccia

Goalball

Raquetball

Roller Skating

Rowing

Rugby

Rugby league

Rugby League World Cups

Rugby union

Sailing

Sepak takraw

International Tournaments

Shooting sports

Skiing

Alpine

Cross-country

Freestyle

Jumping

Nordic combined

Snowboarding

Speed Skating

Short track

Surfing

Swimming

Table Tennis

Tennis

Grand Slam

Triathlon

World Championship Series

Continental Championships

World Championships

Volleyball

Beach Volleyball

Water Polo

Wheelchair Basketball

Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

Weightlifting

References

  1. ↑ Joe Mewis (September 26, 2024). "Where is the 2026 Europa League final going to be held?". fourfourtwo.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ Zolecki, Todd (April 16, 2019). "All-Star Game headed to Philly in 2026". MLB.com . Retrieved June 2, 2024.
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