In this month-by-month calendar, we take a look at the sports business events, conferences and awards that are taking place in 2026.
The global sports business calendar is rich with opportunities for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Sports business events are critical to the growth and evolution of the sports tourism sector, acting as platforms for networking, innovation, and strategic collaboration.
These events, such as conferences, summits, and trade expos, bring together key stakeholders, including league executives, sponsors, broadcasters, and technology innovators. They provide a forum for addressing current challenges, exploring emerging trends, and shaping the future of sports.
This page will be updated as schedules are announced. Events and dates may be subject to change.
Main image: Leaders Week London at Twickenham Stadium (Mike Starling/Sports Tourism News)
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October 2026 events
Leaders Week London 2026
Organisers: Leaders
When: 7-8 October 2026
Where: Stamford Bridge, London, England
Website: leadersinsport.com
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2026 Global Summit
When: 7-9 October 2026
Where: Valletta, Malta
Website: wttc.org
SportsETA 4S & Rights Holder Summit
Theme: the 4S’s of sports events and tourism – strategies, services, sales, and sponsorships
When: 12-14 October 2026
Where: Fort Worth, Texas, US
Website: sportseta.org
Business of Sport Summit
When: 15 October 2026
Where: Swissotel, Sydney, Australia
Website: sportsleaders.com.au
LISTEX – London International Snowsports Trade Exchange
When: 15-16 October 2026
Where: Hilton Kensington London, England
Website: mountaintradenetwork.com
World Winter Sports Expo 2026
When: 15-17 October 2026
Where: Shougang Convention and Exhibition Center, Beijing, China
Snow Show London 2026
When: 17-18 October 2026
Where: Olympia, London, England
Website: londonsnowshow.com
Sportel Monaco
When: 19-21 October 2026
Where: Monaco
Website: sportelmonaco.com
IGTM 2026
What: International Golf Travel Market
When: 19-23 October 2026
Where: Cannes, France
Website: igtmarket.com
Autosport Business Exchange New York
When: 21 October 2026
Where: Manhattan Motorcars showroom, New York City, US
Website: autosport.com
Racquet Trend Expo 2026
What: racket sports trade fair
When: 23-26 October 2026
Where: Milan Rho Fair, Olympic Pavilion, Milan, Italy
Website: racquetrend.com
Elevate Golf 2026
What: B2B event for the international golf elite
When: 25-30 October 2026
Where: Galgorm Resort, Northern Ireland and Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland
Website: elevategolf.net
Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2026
When: 26-27 October 2026
Where: Brussels, Belgium
Website: globaltourismforum.org
TEAMS 26 Conference + Expo
Organiser: SportsTravel
When: 26-29 October 2026
Where: Birmingham, Alabama, US
Website: teamsconference.com
November 2026 events
Sport.Forum.Schweiz
When: 2-3 November 2026
Where: Luzern, Switzerland
Website: sportforumschweiz.ch
World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026
When: 3-5 November 2026
Where: ExCel, London, England
Website: wtm.com
ISPO Leaders’ Summit
When: 3 November 2026
Where: RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: ispo.com
ISPO 2026
When: 4-5 November 2026
Where: RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: ispo.com
SPOHOX26™ Live
When: 4-5 November 2026
Where: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canad
Website: spohoxperience.ca
13th World Golf Awards
When: 5-7 November 2026 (Gala Ceremony 7 November)
Where: Madinaty Golf Club, Egypt
Website: worldgolfawards.com
Snowbound Expo
When: 14-15 November 2026
Where: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, US
Website: snowboundexpo.com
2026 Global Wellness Summit
When: 10-13 November 2026
Where: Phuket, Thailand
Website: globalwellnesssummit.com
IBTM World Barcelona 2026
When: 17-19 November 2026
Where: Fira Barcelona, Spain
Website: ibtmworld.com
Sport Industry Forum 2026
When: 24-25 November 2026
Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Website: sportindustryseries.com
December 2026 events
Host City 2026
When: 1-2 December 2026
Where: Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
Website: hostcity.com
SportsPro Media Summit
When: 2-3 December 2026
Where: Meliá Castilla, Madrid, Spain
Website: media.sportspro.com
The Running Event
What: run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show
When: 1-3 December 2026
Where: Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, US
Website: therunningevent.com
US Sports Congress
When: 6-9 December 2026
Where: Punta Gorda, FL, US
Website: ussportscongress.com
Meetings + Sports Leadership Forum
When: 12-16 December 2026
Where: Inn at Spanish Bay Pebble Beach, California, US
Website: northstarmeetingsgroup.com
2027 sports business events and conferences
January 2027 events
Surf Expo
When: 6-8 January 2027
Where: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, US
Website: surfexpo.com
2nd World Stadiums and Arenas Summit
When: 10-11 January 2027 (new dates)
Where: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: stadiumsandarenassummit.com
Middle East Sports Investment Forum (MESIF) 2027
When: 18-19 January 2027
Where: Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Website: mesifglobal.com
FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair
When: 20-24 January 2027
Where: IFEMA Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Website: ifema.es/fitur
FITUR Sports
When: 20-24 January 2027
Where: IFEMA Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Website: ifema.es/fitur/fitur-sports
PGA Show 2027
When: 26-29 January 2027
Where: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, US
Website: pgashow.com
World Football Summit Riyadh
When: 27-28 January 2027
Where: Misk City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: worldfootballsummit.com
The National Running Show Birmingham
Organisers: Raccoon Media Group
When: 30-31 January 2027
Where: NEC, Birmingham, England
Website: nationalrunningshow.com
February 2027 events
SPOBIS Conference 2027
What: Global sports business conference
When: 3-4 February 2027
Where: Congress Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Website: spobis.com
SEICon Super Bowl Kickoff Party
When: 10 February 2027
Where: Los Angeles, California, US
Website: sei-con.org
ATN27 Conference & Marketplace
Organisers: Adventure Travel Networking
Tuesday 23 February 2027: Supplier/Buyer Marketplace – online event
Thursday 25 February 2027: ATN27 Conference, Waterloo, Central London
Website: adventuretravelnetworking.com
The National Equine Show
Organisers: Raccoon Media Group
When: 27-28 February 2027
Where: NEC, Birmingham, England
Website: nationalequineshow.com
March 2027 events
SBJ National Sports Forum 2027
When: 8-10 March 2027
Where: The Westin Galleria Houston, Houston, Texas, US
Website: national-sports-forum.com
Sports Tourism Canada – Sports Events Congress (SEC) 2027
When: 10-12 March 2027
Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Website: sporttourismcanada.com
TheTicketingBusiness Forum 2027
What: Global ticketing, ecommerce and live entertainment conference
When: 15-17 March 2027
Where: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England
Website: ticketingbusinessforum.com
ITB Berlin 2027
When: 16-18 March 2027
Where: Berlin Exhibition Grounds, Berlin, Germany
Website: itb.com
International Sports Convention (ISC) Week & Festival 2027
When: 22-26 March 2027
Where: London, England
Website: internationalsportsconvention.com
Coliseum Summit EUROPE
When: 23-24 March 2027
Where: Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC, London
Website: coliseum-online.com
SPORTEL Canada 2027
What: Sports media, broadcasting and technology marketplace and summit
When: 23-24 March 2027
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: canada.sportelevents.com
TEAMS Europe ’27
When: 23-25 March 2027
Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
Website: teamseurope.com
International Sports Convention (ISC) 2027
When: 24-25 March 2027
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Website: internationalsportsconvention.com
Sports & Events Europe 2027
When: 30 March to 1 April 2027
Where: Valencia, Spain
Website: sportsandevents.world
April 2027 events
Sports & Events Europe 2027
When: 30 March to 1 April 2027
Where: Valencia, Spain
Website: sportsandevents.world
13th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC)
Organisers: International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)
When: 5-7 April 2027
Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: iagto.com/agtc
Sports ETA Symposium 2027
Organisers: Sports Events & Tourism Association
When: 12-15 April 2027
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Website: sportseta.org
Arival 360 | Bilbao
When: 13-15 April 2027
Where: Eskalduna Conference Centre
Website: arival.travel
CAA World Congress of Sports 2027
When: 19-21 April 2027
Where: Miami, Florida, US
Website: worldcongressofsports.com
TEAMS Asia Pacific ’27
When: 21-22 April 2027
Where: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
Website: teamsapac.com
SportsPro New York 2027
When: 21-22 April 2027
Where: Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York City, US
Website: newyork.sportspro.com
SportsPro London 2027
When: 27-28 April 2027
Where: London, England
Website: london.sportspro.com
BlackBook Motorsport Forum 2027
Organisers: SportsPro
When: April 2027 – exact date TBC
Where: London, England
Website: forum.blackbookmotorsport.com
May 2027 events
Padel World Summit 2027
When: 4-6 May 2027
Where: Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
Website: padelsummit.com
SportAccord Convention 2027
When: 9-13 May 2027
Where: Baku Convention Center, Baku, Azerbaijan
Website: sportaccord.sport
IMEX Frankfurt 2027
What: Global meetings, events and incentive travel trade show
When: 11-13 May 2027
Where: Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
Website: imex-frankfurt.com
PATA Annual Summit 2027
Organisers: Pacific Asia Travel Association
When: 17-19 May 2027
Where: Sanya, China
Website: pata.org
5th IAGTO European Convention
Organisers: International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)
When: 17-19 May 2027
Where: Alicante, Valencia, Spain
Website: iagto.com/iec
Football Business Awards 2027
When: TBC
Where: London, England
Website: footballbusinessawards.com
Sports Business Awards
Organisers: Sports Business Journal
When: TBC
Where: New York City, US
Website: sports-business-awards.com
June 2027 events
EsportsTravel Summit 2027
Organisers: SportsTravel
When: 8-10 June 2027
Where: Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Website: esportstravelsummit.com
18th North America Golf Tourism Convention
Organisers: International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)
When: 21-23 June 2027
Where: Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Website: iagto.com/nac
Hosts & Federations Summit 2027
Organisers: Major Events International
When: 28-30 June 2027
Where: Olympic Museum, Lausanne, Switzerland
Website: hostsandfederationssummit.com
July 2027 events
SEICon IV
What: Sports, Entertainment & Innovation Conference
When: 6-8 July 2027
Where: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Website: sei-con.org
Destinations International Annual Convention 2027
When: 12-14 July 2027
Where: Kansas City, Missouri, US
Website: destinationsinternational.org
SEAT Conference
What: Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology
When: 19-21 July 2027
Where: Saint Paul City, Minnesota, USA
Website: seatconference.com
Africa Sports Investment Conference
When: TBC
Where: South Africa – venue TBC
Website: afsic.co.za
August 2027 events
Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Sports Tourism Summit 2027
When: 12-14 August 2027
Where: Anguilla
Website: onecaribbean.org and ivisitanguilla.com
U.S. Travel ESTO 2027
What: Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations
When: 28 August-1 September 2027
Where: San Antonio, Texas, US
Website: esto.ustravel.org
Coliseum Summit US
What: Stadium and arena business conference
When: TBC
Where: US – venue TBC
Website: coliseum-online.com
September 2027 events
Coliseum Summit LATAM
When: 9 September 2027
Where: Estadio Banorte (Azteca), Mexico City
Website: coliseum-online.com
PATA Travel Mart 2027
Organisers: Pacific Asia Travel Association
When: 20-22 September 2027
Where: Macao, China
Website: pata.org
Middle East Sports Investment Forum – Doha 2027
When: September 2027 – dates TBC
Where: Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar
Website: mesifglobal.com
World Football Summit Madrid
When: TBC
Where: Madrid, Spain
Website: worldfootballsummit.com
October 2027 events
Adventure Travel World Summit 2027
Organisers: Adventure Travel Trade Association
When: 4-7 October 2027
Where: Almería, Andalucía, Spain
Website: events.adventuretravel.biz
TEAMS ’27 Conference & Expo
Organisers: SportsTravel / Northstar Meetings Group
When: October 2027 – dates TBC
Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Website: teamsconference.com
SPORTEL Monaco 2027
What: Global sports media, rights and technology convention
When: TBC
Where: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
Website: sportelevents.com
Sports Tech World Series Australia
When: TBC
Where: Melbourne, Australia
Website: stws.co
Africa Sports Indaba
What: Sports business and investment summit
When: TBC
Where: South Africa
Website: sportsindaba.com
November 2027 events
World Travel Market London 2027
When: TBC
Where: ExCeL London, London, England
Website: wtm.com/london
Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Conference 2027
When: 14-16 November 2027
Where: San Antonio, Texas, US
Website: csefconference.com
IBTM World 2027
What: Global meetings and events industry trade show
When: 16-18 November 2027
Where: Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
Website: ibtmworld.com
Coliseum Summit ASIA
When: 25-26 November 2027
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
Website: coliseum-online.com
Sports Business Awards
When: TBC
Where: London, England
Website: sportsbusinessawards.co.uk
SPORTCITIES Expo & Summit
When: TBC
Where: TBC
Website: show2be.com
LEVEL UP Sports Tech Innovation Expo
When: TBC
Where: Dubai, UAE
Website: levelupsportstech.com
December 2027 events
Host City Conference & Exhibition 2027
When: TBC
Where: TBC
Website: hostcity.com
Globe Soccer Awards 2027
When: December 2027 – date TBC
Where: TBC
Website: globesoccer.com
World Sports Summit
When: December 2027 – dates TBC
Where: Dubai, UAE
Website: worldsportssummit.org