Calendar of Sports Events 2026: A Monthly Guide to the Major Events

The year 2026 brings a wealth of sporting excitement, highlighted by the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, which begin in February, as well as the staging of the FIFA World Cup and the Commonwealth Games during the summer. Here are the events highlighted by the International Olympic Committee.

January

The year begins with top-level tennis in Australia with the United Cup team tournament in Perth and Sydney, as preparation for the Australian Open. The Winter X Games take place in Aspen, where the best freestyle skiers and snowboarders try to make their mark.

Main events:

2–11 Jan: United Cup (Perth and Sydney, Australia) 18 Jan–1 Feb: Australian Open (Melbourne, Australia)

February

All eyes turn to Italy from 6 February when the Winter Olympic Games begin. Over 19 days, medals will be awarded in 116 Olympic events.

Main events:

6–22 Feb: Winter Olympic Games (Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy) 8 Feb: Super Bowl LX (Santa Clara, USA)

March

After the closing of the Olympic Games, the Winter Paralympic Games begin with 79 events. This month also brings various athletics and skiing tournaments.

Main events:

6–15 Mar: Winter Paralympic Games (Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy) 1 Mar: Tokyo Marathon

April

The Masters at Augusta leads April’s sporting events, along with notable golf tournaments and marathons.

Main events:

9–12 Apr: Masters (Augusta, USA) 20 Apr: Boston Marathon (Boston, USA)

May

The French Open returns, with Carlos Alcaraz aiming for his third title. The Giro d'Italia and the first women's Grand Tour, La Vuelta Femenina, are also in focus.

Main events:

24 May–7 Jun: French Open (Paris, France) 8–31 May: Giro d'Italia (Bulgaria and Italy)

June

The FIFA World Cup starts on 11 June, and Wimbledon begins at the end of the month.

Main events:

11 Jun–19 Jul: FIFA World Cup (Canada, Mexico, USA) 29 Jun–12 Jul: Wimbledon (London, United Kingdom)

July

After the World Cup, attention shifts to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and the Tour de France kicks off in Barcelona.

Main events:

23 Jul–2 Aug: Commonwealth Games (Glasgow, United Kingdom) 4–26 Jul: Tour de France (Spain and France)

August

The European Athletics Championships take place in Birmingham, while the FIH Hockey World Cup for men and women takes center stage.

Main events:

10–16 Aug: European Athletics Championships (Birmingham, United Kingdom) 14–30 Aug: FIH Hockey World Cup (Belgium and the Netherlands)

September

The World Athletics Championships will be held in Budapest, along with other exciting sports tournaments.

Main events:

4–13 Sep: FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup (Berlin, Germany) 19 Sep–4 Oct: Asian Games (Nagoya, Japan)

October

Senegal will host the Youth Olympic Games, and Rotterdam will stage the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Main events:

31 Oct–13 Nov: Summer Youth Olympic Games (Dakar, Senegal) 17–28 Oct: FIG World Artistic Gymnastics Championships (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

November

The tennis season peaks with the ATP and WTA finals, while New York hosts the year’s final major marathon.

Main events:

1 Nov: New York Marathon (New York, USA) 15–22 Nov: ATP Finals (Turin, Italy) 24–29 Nov: Davis Cup Finals (Bologna, Italy)

December

The year ends spectacularly with the World Short Course Swimming Championships, while the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships continue.

Main events:

1–6 Dec: World Swimming Championships (25 m) (Beijing, People's Republic of China) 3–20 Dec: EHF European Women's Handball Championship (Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Turkey)

Conclusion

The year 2026 promises to be unforgettable for all sports fans, with numerous events drawing worldwide attention. From the Olympic Games to World Championships and various other tournaments, each month offers exciting content for athletes and supporters alike. Follow the important dates and enjoy the diverse sporting events to come!

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