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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August 2026 events
PATA Travel Mart 2026
Organisers: Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
When: 18-20 August 2026
Where: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Website: pata.org
Coliseum Summit US
What: stadium and arena business conference
When: 26-27 August 2026
Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, US
Website: coliseum-online.com
September 2026 events
Coliseum Summit LATAM
What: stadium and arena business conference
When: September 2026
Where: TBC
Website: coliseum-online.com
2026 Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities (CSEF) Conference
When: 8-10 September 2026
Where: Kansas City, Missouri, US
Website: csefconference.com
SportsPro StreamTime Sports LIVE
When: 13 September 2026
Where: Hotel Casa, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: sportspro.com/streamtime-sports-live
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026
When: 14-17 September 2026 (new dates)
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Website: wtm.com/atm
Adventure Travel World Summit Québec
Organisers: Adventure Travel Trade Association
When: 14-17 September 2026
Where: Québec City, Québec, Canada
Website: events.adventuretravel.biz
World Football Summit (WFS) Madrid – 10th Anniversary Edition
When: 15-16 September 2026
Where: Madrid, Spain
Website: worldfootballsummit.com/madrid
Synergy – The Retreat Show
When: 29 September-2 October 2026
Where: Pical Resort, Valamar Collection, Poreč, Istria, Croatia
Website: theretreatshow.com
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
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
World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit 2nd Edition
When: 24-25 November 2026
Where: Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: riyadh.worldstadiumssummit.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
Events TBC
Irish Golf Show 2026
What: golf, technology and travel show
When: TBC
Where: The Bonnington Dublin Conference Centre, Dublin, Ireland
Website: irishgolfshow.com
World Football Summit (WFS) Riyadh | The Next Chapter
When: TBC
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: worldfootballsummit.com/riyadh