Sporting Calendar 2026
The major sporting events of 2026, in one calendar. FIFA World Cup, Formula 1, Champions League, Wimbledon, the Grand National, the Olympics preview, and every Grand Slam. 375 curated tournaments and fixtures, chronologically ordered.
The 2026 sporting year, at a glance
From the opening Grand Slam of the year (Australian Open) through the Masters and the Grand National in spring, into the summer highs of Wimbledon, the FIFA World Cup, and the Tour de France, this calendar tracks every major tournament, tie, and fixture that defines the sporting year.
Data is pulled from sporting-events.org, our sister site dedicated to sports fixtures. Click any event to see the full details there. Use the filters above to narrow by month or sport.
Marquee events of 2026
One headline event per month. The fixtures driving global attention, sponsorship, and broadcast deals.
The full 2026 sporting calendar
January 2026
18 events
February 2026
15 events
March 2026
26 events
April 2026
42 events
May 2026
28 events
June 2026
111 events
July 2026
50 events
August 2026
16 events
September 2026
23 events
October 2026
21 events
November 2026
17 events
December 2026
8 events
How teams use the sporting calendar
Broadcasters and media
Editorial and scheduling teams plan coverage and promo cycles around marquee tournaments. Champions League, Wimbledon, the Masters, the World Cup, all anchor the annual content calendar.
Sports sponsors
Brand sponsorship teams time activation campaigns, product launches, and social content drops against their property's calendar. Formula 1 race weekends, Six Nations matchdays, Grand Slam tennis finals.
Corporate hospitality
Hospitality and events teams plan client entertainment around the big sporting dates. Royal Ascot, the Open Championship, Twickenham rugby, Wembley cup finals.
Betting and gaming
Trading, marketing, and content teams align promotions and odds publication to major fixtures. World Cup group stages, the Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, Tour de France stages.
Sports retail and apparel
Merchandise, e-commerce, and paid media teams stock and promote around jersey launches, tournament brackets, and sport-specific seasons (rugby, cricket, tennis, golf).
Fan content and community
Creators, podcasters, and community managers plan content drops around fixture schedules. Pre-match analysis, post-match reaction, preview content, league standings.
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Frequently asked questions
What sporting events are in 2026?
The 2026 sporting calendar covers 375 major tournaments and fixtures including the FIFA World Cup, Champions League, Europa League, the four Tennis Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open), Formula 1 Grand Prix season, the Masters, the Open Championship, the Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, World Athletics Championships, and more.
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June to July across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Opening matches start in mid-June. See the full fixture list by scrolling to June above, or visit sporting-events.org for individual match details.
What are the big UK sporting events in 2026?
Wimbledon (late June to early July), the Grand National at Aintree (April), Cheltenham Festival (March), the FA Cup Final (May), Royal Ascot (June), the British Grand Prix (July), the Open Championship (July), Six Nations Rugby (February to March), and the English Premier League season anchor the UK sporting year.
How is this calendar different from just checking fixtures?
This is a curated editorial overview of the major sporting moments of the year, one page covering every sport. Fixture lists per sport are at sporting-events.org. The calendar on this page is designed for content planning, campaign scheduling, and hospitality calendars, not live fixture tracking.
Can I download the 2026 sporting calendar?
Yes. Click "Save as PDF" at the top of this page to export via your browser's print dialog. For a full editorial spreadsheet, the Awareness Days Toolkit includes printable calendars from £29/year.
Where does this data come from?
Sporting event data is pulled from sporting-events.org, our dedicated sister site for sporting fixtures. Each event links to the full details page there, including venue, broadcaster, and ticket information where available.