2026 in sports

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2026 in sports 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. 2026 will also be the final year of the Rugby League World Cup to be staged as a trio, starting with the 2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup, followed by the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup and the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, all held in Australia and Papua New Guinea. From 2028 onwards, all future Rugby League World Cups will be held as standalone events. In rugby union, there will be a new international rugby union tournament, which will be known as the World Rugby Nations Championship.

Contents

Calendar by month

January

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
26 December–5 Ice Hockey Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships International
8–11 Field hockey Flag of Germany.svg 2026 Men's EuroHockey Indoor Championship Continental
10 Athletics Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships International
12–18 Figure skating Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2026 European Figure Skating Championships Continental
15–18 Field hockey Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2026 Women's EuroHockey Indoor Championship Continental
15 – February 1 Handball Flag of Denmark.svg Flag of Norway.svg Flag of Sweden.svg 2026 European Men's Handball Championship Continental
18 – February 1 Tennis Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2026 Australian Open Domestic
18 – February 8 Futsal Flag of Lithuania.svg Flag of Latvia.svg UEFA Futsal Euro 2026 Continental
19 American football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Domestic

February

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
1 American football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Pro Bowl Games Domestic
1 Ice Hockey Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NHL Stadium Series Domestic
6–22 Winter Olympic Games Flag of Italy.svg 2026 Winter Olympics International
8 American football Flag of the United States.svg Super Bowl LX Domestic
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

March

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
1–15 Tennis Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Indian Wells Open International
5-17 Baseball Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Flag of Japan.svg 2026 World Baseball Classic International
6–15 Winter Paralympic Games Flag of Italy.svg 2026 Winter Paralympics International
8 Formula racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2026 Australian Grand Prix (F1) #1
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
28–5 April Curling Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Men's Curling Championship International
24–29 April Figure Skating Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2026 World Figure Skating Championships International
27–28 September Baseball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Major League Baseball season Domestic
29 Formula racing Flag of Japan.svg 2026 Japanese Grand Prix (F1) #3International

April

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
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
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 International
23–25 American football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NFL draft Domestic

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
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
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

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
14 Formula racing Flag of Spain.svg 2026 Spanish Grand Prix (F1) #9International
15–26 Sport shooting Flag of Germany.svg 2026 ISSF Junior World Championship International
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
29 – July 12 Tennis Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2026 Wimbledon Championships International
11 – July 19 Association Football Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 FIFA World Cup International

July

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
5 Formula racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2026 British Grand Prix (F1) #11International
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
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

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
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
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
6 Formula racing Flag of Italy.svg 2026 Italian Grand Prix (F1) #15International
9–19 Wheelchair Basketball Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships International
10–10 January American Football Flag of the United States.svg 2026 NFL season Domestic
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
26 Formula racing Flag of Azerbaijan.svg 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (F1) #17International

October

DateSportEvent/VenueStatusWinner/s
4 Marathon Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Marathon Domestic
9–11 Rowing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2026 World Rowing Coastal Championships International
20 Baseball Flag of the United States.svg 2026 World Series Domestic

November

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
1 Marathon Flag of the United States.svg 2026 New York Marathon Domestic
6–7 Horse Racing Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Breeders Cup Domestic
15 Canadian football Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 113th Grey Cup Domestic

December

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
26–5 January 2027 Ice Hockey Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2027 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

Air sports

Alpine skiing

American football

National Football League

Aquatics

Archery

Association football

FIFA World Cups

CONMEBOL

Club competitions

AFC

UEFA

Beach soccer

Futsal

Athletics

Europe

Badminton

Bandy

Baseball

2026 Little League World Series

Basketball

FIBA Africa

FIBA Americas

FIBA Asia

FIBA Europe

National Basketball Association

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Beach volleyball

Biathlon

Bobsleigh & skeleton

Bowling

Boules

Bowls

Canadian football

Canadian Football League

U Sports

Canoeing

Cheerleading

Chess

Combat sports

Boxing

Fencing

Judo

Karate

Kickboxing

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

Figure skating

Fistball

Gaelic football

Golf

Grass skiing

Minigolf

Gymnastics

Handball

Beach handball

Hockey

Bandy

Field Hockey

Floorball

National Hockey League

Hurling

Korfball

Lacrosse

Luge

Mind sports

Chess

Modern pentathlon

Motorsports

Powerboating

Multi-sport events

Netball

Parasports

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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