The 2026 global sports calendar is packed with exciting events that promise unforgettable moments for fans worldwide. The year’s marquee line-up begins with the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milano-Cortina, showcasing elite winter sports competition in February.
Following the winter sports showcase, the stage is then set for one of the biggest events of the year: the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June to July, which will feature an expanded 48-team field and captivate billions worldwide.
Seasonal staples also return: the NFL Super Bowl, Uefa Champions League final, golf’s Masters, the Wimbledon tennis grand slam, the Tour de France cycling race and more, ensuring continuous elite competition from January through December.
We will continue to update this page as events are confirmed. Any times stated below are GMT/GST.
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January 2026 sports events
Darts: PDC World Darts Championship 2025-2026
When: 11 December 2025 – 3 January 2026
Where: Alexandra Palace, London, England
Men’s football: African Cup of Nations (AFCON)
When: 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026
Where: Morocco
Tennis: United Cup 4th edition
What: joint ATP and WTA event with mixed teams from 18 countries
When: 2-11 January 2026
Where: RAC Arena in Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia
Website: unitedcup.com
Cricket: Ashes 5th Test – Australia vs. England
When: 4-8 January 2026
Where: SCG, Sydney, Australia
PGA Tour golf: The Sentry
When: 5-11 January 2026
Where: Plantation Course, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
When: 7-11 January 2026
Where: Orlando, Florida, US
Website: rundisney.com
2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships
When: 10 January 2026
Where: Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Website: worldathletics.org
2026 Men’s European Water Polo Championship
When: 10-25 January 2026
Where: Belgrade, Serbia
Website: europeanaquatics.org
Masters Snooker 2026
When: 11-18 January 2026
Where: Alexandra Palace, London, England
PGA Tour golf: Sony Open in Hawaii
When: 12-18 January 2026
Where: Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, Hawaii
Darts: Bahrain Darts Masters
When: 15-16 January 2026
Where: Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain
NBA Berlin Game 2026 – Magic vs. Grizzlies
When: 15 January 2026
Where: Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
Website: nba.com
DP World Tour golf: Dubai Invitational
When: 16-19 January 2026
Where: Dubai Creek Resort, Dubai, UAE
NBA London Game 2026 – Magic vs. Grizzlies
When: 18 January 2026
Where: The O2 Arena, London, England
Website: nba.com
Hong Kong Marathon
When: 18 January 2026
Where: Hong Kong
Website: hkmarathon.com
Australian Open 2026 – tennis grand slam
When: 18 January-1 February 2026
Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Website: ausopen.com
Saudi Arabia Darts Masters
When: 19-20 January 2026
Where: Global Theater, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
PGA Tour golf: The American Express
When: 19-25 January 2026
Where: Pete Dye Stadium Course & Nicklaus Tournament Course, La Quinta, California
DP World Tour golf: Hero Dubai Desert Classic
When: 22-25 January 2026
Where: Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE
Dubai Racing Carnival: ‘Fashion Friday’
When: 23 January 2026
Where: Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE
2026 Snow Polo World Cup St Moritz
When: 23-25 January 2026
Where: St Moritz, Switzerland
Website: snowpolo-stmoritz.com
Horse racing: 2026 Pegasus World Cup
When: 24 January 2026
Where: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida, US
Website: pegasusworldcup.com
Cycling: L’Etape Dubai by Tour de France
When: 25 January 2026
Where: Dubai, UAE
PGA Tour golf: Farmers Insurance Open
When: 26 January-1 February 2026
Where: Torrey Pines North & South, San Diego, California
Darts: Winmau World Masters
When: 29 January-1 February 2026
Where: Arena MK, Milton Keynes, England
DP World Tour golf: Bahrain Championship
When: 29 January-1 February 2026
Where: Royal GC, Kingdom of Bahrain
Rugby sevens: HSBC SVNS Series Singapore
When: 31 January-1 February 2026
Where: Singapore
Website: svns.com
February 2026 sports events
Australian Open 2026 – tennis grand slam
When: 18 January-1 February 2026
Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Website: ausopen.com
PGA Tour golf: Farmers Insurance Open
When: 26 January-1 February 2026
Where: Torrey Pines North & South, San Diego, California
Darts: Winmau World Masters
When: 29 January-1 February 2026
Where: Arena MK, Milton Keynes, England
DP World Tour golf: Bahrain Championship
When: 29 January-1 February 2026
Where: Royal GC, Kingdom of Bahrain
Rugby sevens: HSBC SVNS Series Singapore
When: 31 January-1 February 2026
Where: Singapore
Website: svns.com
2026 Super League Basketball Trophy Finals
When: Sunday 1 February 2026
Where: Utilita Arena Birmingham, England
Website: superleaguebasketballm.co.uk
Dubai Marathon
When: 1 February 2026
Where: Dubai, UAE
Rugby union: Men’s Six Nations 2026 – round one
Thursday 5 February 2026: France vs. Ireland
Saturday 7 February 2026: Italy vs. Scotland; England vs. Wales
PGA Tour golf: WM Phoenix Open
When: 5-8 February 2026
Where: TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona
F1 Australian Grand Prix
When: 6-8 March 2026
Where: Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia
Website: formula1.com
2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina 2026)
When: 6-22 February 2026
Where: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Website: milanocortina2026.olympics.com
Cricket: 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
When: 7 February-8 March 2026
Where: India and Sri Lanka
Website: t20worldcup.com
Rugby sevens: HSBC SVNS Series Perth
When: 7-8 February 2026
Where: Perth, Australia
Website: svns.com
NFL: Super Bowl LX
When: 8 February 2026
Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, USA
Website: nfl.com/super-bowl
Women’s tennis: Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026
What: WTA1000
When: 8-14 February 2026
Where: Doha, Qatar
Website: wtatennis.com
PGA Tour golf: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
When: 11-15 February 2026
Where: Pebble Beach Golf Links & Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach, California
NBA All-Star Weekend
When: 13-15 February 2026
Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, US
Website: nba.com/allstar/2026
Horse racing: Saudi Cup
When: 13-15 February 2026
Where: King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: jcsa.sa
UK Athletics Indoor Championships 2026
When: 14-15 February 2026
Where: Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England
Website: britishathletics.org.uk
Rugby union: Men’s Six Nations 2026 – round two
Saturday 14 February 2026: Ireland vs. Italy; Scotland vs. England
Sunday 15 February 2026: Wales vs. France
Nascar: Daytona 500
When: 15 February 2026
Where: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida, US
Website: nascar.com
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
When: 15-28 February 2026
Where: Dubai, UAE
Website: dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com
Snooker: 2026 Players Championship
When: 17-22 February 2026
Where: Telford International Centre, England
PGA Tour golf: The Genesis Invitational
When: 19-22 February 2026
Where: Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California
DP World Tour golf: Magical Kenya Open
When: 19-22 February 2026
Where: Kenya
Rugby union: Men’s Six Nations 2026 – round three
Saturday 21 February 2026: England vs. Irelandl; Wales vs. Scotland
Sunday 22 February 2026: France vs. Italy
Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon
When: 21-22 February 2026
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Website: runrocknroll.com
PGA Tour golf: Cognizant Classic
When: 23 February-1 March 2026
Where: PGA National Resort – Champion Course, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Snooker: Home Nation Series – 2026 Welsh Open
When: 23 February-1 March 2026
Where: Venue Cymru Arena, Llandudno, Wales
Website: venuecymru.co.uk
DP World Tour golf: Investec South African Open Championship
When: 26 February-1 March 2026
Where: Stellenbosch GC, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Dubai Racing Carnival: Emirates Super Saturday
When: 28 February 2026
Where: Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE
March 2026 sports events
Cricket: 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
When: 7 February-8 March 2026
Where: India and Sri Lanka
Website: t20worldcup.com
PGA Tour golf: Cognizant Classic
When: 23 February-1 March 2026
Where: PGA National Resort – Champion Course, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Snooker: Home Nation Series – 2026 Welsh Open
When: 23 February-1 March 2026
Where: Venue Cymru Arena, Llandudno, Wales
Website: venuecymru.co.uk
DP World Tour golf: Investec South African Open Championship
When: 26 February-1 March 2026
Where: Stellenbosch GC, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tokyo Marathon
When: 1 March 2026
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Website: marathon.tokyo
Tennis: BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells
When: 1-15 March 2026
Where: Indian Wells, California, US
Website: bnpparibasopen.com
YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2026
When: 3-8 March 2026
Where: Utilita Arena Birmingham, England
Website: badmintonengland.co.uk
PGA Tour golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
When: 5-8 March 2026
Where: Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Florida
PGA Tour golf: Puerto Rico Open
When: 5-8 March 2026
Where: Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
DP World Tour golf: Joburg Open
When: 5-8 March 2026
Where: Houghton GC, Johannesburg, South Africa
Rugby union: Men’s Six Nations 2026 – round four
Friday 6 March 2026: Ireland vs. Wales
Saturday 7 March 2026: Scotland vs. France; Italy v England
Darts: Ladbrokes UK Open
When: 6-8 March 2026
Where: Butlin’s Minehead Resort, England
2026 Winter Paralympics
When: 6-15 March 2026
Where: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Website: milanocortina2026.olympics.com
Rugby sevens: HSBC SVNS Series Vancouver
When: 7-8 March 2026
Where: Vancouver, Canada
Website: svns.com
Half-marathon: HOKA Semi de Paris
When: 8 March 2026
Where: Paris, France
Website: hokasemideparis.fr
Los Angeles Marathon
When: 8 March 2026
Where: Los Angeles, California, US
Website: mccourtfoundation.org
PGA Tour golf: THE PLAYERS Championship
When: 9-15 March 2026
Where: TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Horse racing: Cheltenham Festival
When: 10-13 March 2026
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England
Feature races (jumps): Unibet Champion Hurdle, Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase, Cheltenham Gold Cup
Website, tickets and hospitality: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Chinese Grand Prix
When: 13-15 March 2026
Where: Shanghai International Circuit
Website: formula1.com
Rugby union: Men’s Six Nations 2026 – round five
Saturday 14 March 2026: Ireland vs. Scotland; Wales vs. Italy; France vs. England
Rugby sevens: HSBC SVNS Series New York
When: 14-15 March 2026
Where: New York, USA
Website: svns.com
Football: 2026 English Women’s League Cup final
When: 15 March 2026
Where: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, England
Bath Half Marathon 2026
When: 15 March 2026
Where: Bath, England
Website: bathhalf.co.uk
United Airlines NYC Half
When: 15 March 2026
Where: New York City, US
Website: events.nyrr.org
Tennis: Miami Open presented by Itaú
When: 15-29 March 2026
Where: Miami, Florida, US
Website: miamiopen.com
PGA Tour golf: Valspar Championship
When: 19-22 March 2026
Where: Innisbrook Resort – Copperhead Course, Palm Harbor, Florida
DP World Tour golf: Hainan Classic
When: 19-22 March 2026
Where: Mission Hills Hainan, China
2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships
When: 20-22 March 2026
Where: Toruń, Poland
Website: worldathletics.org
Football: 2026 Carabao Cup final
When: 22 March 2026
Where: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Website: efl.com
Surrey Half Marathon
When: 22 March 2026
Where: Woking, Surrey
Website: surreyhalf.com
Kilimanjaro Half Marathon
When: 22 March 2026
Where: Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Website: kilimanjaromarathon.com
Run Rome The Marathon
When: 22 March 2026
Where: Rome, Italy
Website: runromethemarathon.com
Manulife Danang International Marathon
When: 22 March 2026
Where: Da Nang, Vietnam
Website: rundanang.com
PGA Tour golf: Texas Children’s Houston Open
When: 26-29 March 2026
Where: Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, Texas
DP World Tour golf: Hero Indian Open
When: 26-29 March 2026
Where: India
Men’s football: Finalissima 2026 – Spain vs. Argentina
What: champions of Europe against the champions of South America
When: Friday 27 March 2026
Where: Lusail Stadium, Qatar
Website: uefa.com
F1 Japanese Grand Prix
When: 27-29 March
Where: Suzuka Circuit, Japan
Website: formula1.com
Côte Chalonnaise Wine Marathon
When: 28 March 2026
Where: Burgundy, France
Events: marathon, half marathon, 10km, and MARA3 (race with three runners – the first runner on the 42km, the second for the 21km and third on 10km. All three runners will then finish together)
Website: marathondesvinsdelacotechalonnaise.fr
Horse racing: 30th Dubai World Cup
When: 28 March 2026
Where: Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE
Horse racing: Ulster National Raceday at Downpatrick
What: seven races will be on the card, including the feature race, the Randox Ulster National
When: 29 March 2026
Where: Downpatrick Racecourse, Co. Down, Northern Ireland
Website: downpatrickracecourse.co.uk
Snooker: 2026 Tour Championship
When: 30 March-5 April 2026
Where: Manchester Central, Manchester, England
April 2026 sports events
Snooker: 2026 Tour Championship
When: 30 March-5 April 2026
Where: Manchester Central, Manchester, England
PGA Tour golf: Valero Texas Open
When: 2-5 April 2026
Where: TPC San Antonio – Oaks Course, San Antonio, Texas
Tennis: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
When: 4-12 April 2026
Where: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Website: montecarlotennismasters.com
Horse racing: Grand National Festival at Aintree
When: 9-11 April 2026
Where: Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
Feature races (jumps): JLT Melling Steeple Chase, Randox Health Topham Steeple Chase, Grand National
Website, tickets and hospitality: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Masters Tournament 2026 – men’s golf major
When: 9-12 April 2026
Where: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, USA
Website: masters.com
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
When: 10-12 April 2026
Where: Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain
Website: formula1.com
Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 – Round 1
When: 11 April 2026
Fixtures: France vs. Italy; England vs. Ireland; Wales vs. Scotland
Horse racing: Grand National Day at Aintree
When: 11 April 2026
Where: Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
Website, tickets and hospitality: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Brighton Marathon Weekend
When: 11-12 April 2026
Where: Brighton, England
Events: Brighton Miles, Brighton and Hove 10K, Brighton Marathon
Website: brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk
NN Marathon Rotterdam
When: 11-12 April 2026
Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Website: nnmarathonrotterdam.nl
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026
When: 12 April 2026
Where: London, England
Website: llhm.co.uk
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
When: 12 April 2026
Where: Paris, France
Website: schneiderelectricparismarathon.com
PGA Tour golf: RBC Heritage
When: 16-19 April 2026
Where: Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Horse racing: Scottish Grand National Festival 2026
When: 17-18 April 2026
Where: Ayr Racecourse, Scotland
Feature races (jumps): Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle, Coral Scottish Grand National
Website: ayr-racecourse.co.uk
F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
When: 17-19 April 2026
Where: Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Website: formula1.com
Rugby sevens: SVNS World Championships Hong Kong
When: 17-19 April 2026
Where: Hong Kong
Website: svns.com
Rugby: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 – Round 2
When: 18 April 2026
Fixtures: Scotland vs. England; Wales vs. France; Ireland vs. Italy
Snooker: 2026 World Snooker Championship
When: 18 April-4 May 2026
Where: The Crucible, Sheffield, England
Website: wst.tv
ABP Newport Marathon Festival
When: 19 April 2026
Where: Newport, Wales, UK
Events: marathon, half marathon, 10K, mile
Website: newportwalesmarathon.co.uk
130th Boston Marathon
When: Monday 20 April 2026
Where: Boston, USA
Website: baa.org
Tennis: Mutua Madrid Open
When: 20 April to 3 May 2026
Where: La Caja Mágica, Madrid, Spain
Website: mutuamadridopen.com
American football: 2026 NFL Draft
When: 23-25 April 2026
Where: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Chevron Championship 2026 – women’s golf major
When: 23-26 April 2026
Where: The Club at Carlton Woods, The Woodlands, Texas, USA
Website: thechevronchampionship.com
DP World Tour golf: Volvo China Open
When: 23-26 April 2026
Where: Shanghai Enhance Anting GC, Shanghai, China
PGA Tour golf: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
When: 23-26 April 2026
Where: TPC Louisiana, Avondale, Louisiana
Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 – Round 3
When: 25 April 2026
Fixtures: England vs. Wales; Italy vs. Scotland; France vs. Ireland
Horse racing: Bet365 Jump Finale at Sandown Park
When: 25 April 2026
Where: Sandown Park, Surrey, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Nashville Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
When: 25-26 April 2026
Where: Nashville, Tennessee, US
What: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Kids Rock, Doggie Dash
Website: runrocknroll.com
2026 TCS London Marathon
When: 26 April 2026
Where: London, England
Website: londonmarathonevents.co.uk
Cycling: Etape Loch Ness
What: Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive
When: 26 April 2026
Where: Loch Ness, Scotland
Website: etapelochness.com
Tennis: Internazionali BNL d’Italia
When: 28 April-17 May 2026
Where: Rome, Italy
Website: internazionalibnlditalia.com
PGA Tour golf: Miami Championship
When: 30 April-3 May 2026
Where: Trump National Doral – Blue Monster, Miami, Florida
DP World Tour golf: Turkish Airlines Open
When: 30 April-3 May
Where: Turkey
May 2026 sports events
Snooker: 2026 World Snooker Championship
When: 18 April-4 May 2026
Where: The Crucible, Sheffield, England
Website: wst.tv
Tennis: Mutua Madrid Open
When: 20 April to 3 May 2026
Where: La Caja Mágica, Madrid, Spain
Website: mutuamadridopen.com
Tennis: Internazionali BNL d’Italia
When: 28 April-17 May 2026
Where: Rome, Italy
Website: internazionalibnlditalia.com
PGA Tour golf: Miami Championship
When: 30 April-3 May 2026
Where: Trump National Doral – Blue Monster, Miami, Florida
DP World Tour golf: Turkish Airlines Open
When: 30 April-3 May
Where: Turkey
F1 Miami Grand Prix
When: 1-3 May 2026
Where: Miami International Autodrome, Florida, US
Website: formula1.com
Horse racing: Kentucky Derby
When: 2 May 2026
Where: Churchill Downs Racetrack, Louisville, Kentucky, US
Website: kentuckyderby.com
Belfast City Marathon
When: 3 May 2026
Where: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Website: belfastcitymarathon.com
PGA Tour golf: Truist Championship
When: 7-10 May 2026
Where: Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina
PGA Tour golf: ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic
When: 7-10 May 2026
Where: Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
DP World Tour golf: Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship
When: 7-10 May 2026
Where: Real Club de Golf El Prat, Barcelona, Spain
Cycling: Giro d’Italia 2026
When: 8-31 May 2026
Where: Bulgaria and Italy
Website: giroditalia.it
Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 – Round 4
When: 9 May 2026
Fixtures: Italy vs. England; Scotland vs. France; Ireland vs. Wales
Great Bristol Run Half Marathon
When: 10 May 2026
Where: Bristol, England
Website: greatrun.org
PGA Championship 2026 – men’s golf major
When: 14-17 May 2026
Where: Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Website: pgachampionship.com
Football: 2026 English FA Cup final
When: 16 May 2026
Where: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Website: thefa.com
Horse racing: Preakness Stakes
When: 16 May 2026
Where: Laurel Park Laurel, Maryland, US
Website: preakness.com
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
When: 16-17 May 2026
Where: Victoria, Australia
Events: ultra marathon; marathon; half marathon; 14km run; 6km run; 1.5km kids’ gallop; 12km trail run; 5km/10km walk
Website: greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au
Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 – Round 5
When: 17 May 2026
Fixtures: Wales vs. Italy; Ireland vs. Scotland; France vs. England
Men’s football: 2026 Uefa Europa League final
When: 20 May 2026
Where: Beşiktaş Park, Istanbul, Turkey
PGA Tour golf: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
When: 21-24 May 2026
Where: TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas
DP World Tour golf: Soudal Open
When: 21-24 May 2026
Where: Rinkven International GC, Antwerp, Belgium
Rugby union: EPCR Challenge Cup final
When: Friday 22 May 2026
Where: Bilbao, Spain
F1 Canadian Grand Prix
When: 22-24 May 2026
Where: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada
Website: formula1.com
Rugby union: Investec Champions Cup final
When: Saturday 23 May 2026
Where: Bilbao, Spain
Football: 2026 Uefa Women’s Champions League final
When: Saturday 23 May 2026
Where: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
When: 23-24 May 2026
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Events: marathon; half marathon; team relay; 10km; 5km
Website: edinburghmarathon.com
IndyCar: Indianapolis 500
When: 24 May 2026
Where: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana, US
Website: indianapolismotorspeedway.com
Roland‑Garros 2026 (French Open) – tennis grand slam
When: 24 May-7 June 2026
Where: Stade Roland‑Garros, Paris, France
Website: rolandgarros.com
PGA Tour golf: Charles Schwab Challenge
When: 25-31 May 2026
Where: Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas
Men’s football: 2026 Uefa Europa Conference League final
When: 27 May 2026
Where: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
DP World Tour golf: Austrian Alpine Open presented by Kitzbühel Tirol
When: 28-31 May 2026
Where: Golfclub Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith, Kitzbühel, Austria
Darts: BetMGM Premier League Darts – Finals Night
When: Thursday 28 May 2026
Where: The O2, London, England
Website: pdc.tv
Rugby sevens: SVNS World Championships Valladolid
When: 29-31 May 2026
Where: Valladolid, Spain
Website: svns.com
Men’s football: 2026 UEFA Champions League Final
When: 30 May 2026
Where: Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary
Website: uefa.com
Icefjord Midnight Marathon
When: 30 May 2026
Where: Ilulissat, Greenland
Website: icefjord-midnight-marathon.com
Stockholm Marathon
When: 30 May 2026
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: stockholmmarathon.se
Football: 2026 English Women’s FA Cup final
When: Sunday 31 May 2026
Where: Wembley Stadium, London
AJ Bell Great Manchester Run
When: 31 May 2026
Where: Manchester, England
Distances: 10km and half marathon
Website: greatrun.org
June 2026 sports events
Roland‑Garros 2026 (French Open) – tennis grand slam
When: 24 May-7 June 2026
Where: Stade Roland‑Garros, Paris, France
Website: rolandgarros.com
PGA Tour golf: Memorial Tournament presented by Workday
When: 1-7 June 2026
Where: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio
US Women’s Open 2026 – women’s golf major
When: 4-7 June 2026
Where: Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Website: uswomensopen.com
DP World Tour golf: KLM Open
When: 4-7 June 2026
Where: The International, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Horse racing: Epsom Derby Festival
When: 5-6 June 2026
Where: Epsom Downs, Surrey, England
Feature races (flat): The Oaks, The Derby
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Monaco Grand Prix
When: 5-7 June 2026
Where: Circuit de Monaco
Website: formula1.com
Rugby sevens: SVNS World Championships Bordeaux
When: 5-7 June 2026
Where: Bordeaux, France
Website: svns.com
Horse racing: Belmont Stakes
When: 6 June 2026
Where: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York, US
KLM Aruba Marathon
When: 6-7 June 2026
Where: Aruba
What: marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5km
Website: klmarubamarathon.com
PGA Tour golf: RBC Canadian Open
When: 8-14 June 2026
Where: TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley – North Course, Caledon, Ontario
Darts: BetVictor World Cup of Darts
When: 11-14 June 2026
Where: Eissporthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
Men’s football: 2026 FIFA World Cup
When: 11 June-19 July 2026
Where: United States, Canada and Mexico
Website: fifa.com
The Great North Swim
When: 12-14 June 2026
Where: Lake Windermere, England
Distances: 250m, ½ mile, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5k or 10k
Website: greatswim.org
F1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
When: 12-14 June 2026
Where: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona
Website: formula1.com
Cricket: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
When: 12 June-5 July 2026
Where: England and Wales
Website: icc-cricket.com
Skye Half Marathon
When: 13 June 2026
Where: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Website: skyehalfmarathon.com
Big Five Marathon
When: 13 June 2026
Where: South Africa
Website: big-five-marathon.com
Motorsport: 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026
When: 14 June 2026
Where: Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans), France
Website: 24h-lemans.com
Comrades Marathon
When: 14 June 2026
Where: Durban to Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
What: 89km ultra-marathon
Website: comrades.com
Horse racing: Royal Ascot
When: 16-20 June 2026
Where: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, England
Feature races (flat): Gold Cup, St James’s Palace Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Coronation Stakes, Golden Jubilee Stakes
Website: ascot.co.uk
US Open 2026 – men’s golf major
When: 18-21 June 2026
Where: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York, USA
Website: usopen.com
Rugby union: Gallagher Premiership Final
When: 20 June 2026
Where: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, England
Website: premiershiprugby.com
Midnight Sun Marathon
When: 20 June 2026
Where: Tromsø, Norway
Events: Marathon; Mizuno Half Marathon; Coop Mila (10km); Mini-marathon (4.2km); Children’s race (800m)
Website: msm.no
PGA Tour golf: Travelers Championship
When: 22-28 June 2026
Where: TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2026 – women’s golf major
When: 25-28 June 2026
Where: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota, USA
Website: kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com
DP World Tour golf: Open d’Italia
When: 25-28 June 2026
Where: Circolo Golf Torino, Italy
Darts: bet365 US Darts Masters
When: 26-27 June 2026
Where: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, US
F1 Austrian Grand Prix
When: 26-28 June 2026
Where: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria
Website: formula1.com
Darts: bet365 North American Darts Championship
When: 27 June 2026
Where: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, US
Iceland Volcano Marathon
When: 27 June 2026
Where: near Lake Mývatn, Iceland
Website: iceland-volcano-marathon.com
PGA Tour golf: John Deere Classic
When: 29 June-5 July 2026
Where: TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois
Wimbledon 2026 – tennis grand slam
When: 29 June- 12 July 2026
Where: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK (IMG)
Website: wimbledon.com
July 2026 sports events
2026 FIFA World Cup
When: 11 June-19 July 2026
Where: United States, Canada and Mexico
Website: fifa.com
Cricket: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
When: 12 June-5 July 2026
Where: England and Wales
Website: icc-cricket.com
PGA Tour golf: John Deere Classic
When: 29 June-5 July 2026
Where: TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois
Wimbledon 2026 – tennis grand slam
When: 29 June- 12 July 2026
Where: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK (IMG)
Website: wimbledon.com
F1 British Grand Prix
When: 2-5 July 2026
Where: Silverstone Circuit, England
DP World Tour golf: BMW International Open
When: 2-5 July 2026
Where: Golfclub München Eichenried, Munich, Germany
Horse racing: Old Newton Cup Day at Haydock Park
When: 4 July 2026
Where: Haydock Park, Merseyside, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Rugby league: Super League Magic Weekend 2026
What: six matches in one stadium across two days
When: 4-5 July 2026
Where: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, England
Website: superleague.co.uk
Men’s cycling: Tour de France
When: 4-26 July 2026
Where: Barcelona, Spain to Paris, France
Website: letour.fr
Horse racing: The July Festival at Newmarket
When: 9-11 July 2026
Where: Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket, England
Feature races (flat): Darley July Cup, Princess of Wales’s Stakes, Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Amundi Evian Championship 2026 – women’s golf major
When: 9-12 July 2026
Where: Evian Resort Golf Club, Évian-les-Bains, France
Website: evianchampionship.com
DP World Tour golf: Genesis Scottish Open
When: 9-12 July 2026
Where: The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland
DP World Tour golf: ISCO Championship
When: 9-12 July 2026
Where: Hurstbourne CC, Louisville, KY, USA
Superbike World Championship UK round
When: 10-12 July 2026
Where: Donington Park Circuit, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, England
Website: worldsbk.com
Baseball: MLB All-Star Game
When: 14 July 2026
Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PGA Tour golf: Corales Puntacana Championship
When: 16-19 July 2026
Where: Puntacana Resort & Club – Corales Golf Course, Dominican Republic
The Open Championship 2026 – men’s golf major
When: 16-19 July 2026
Where: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England
Website: theopen.com
F1 Belgian Grand Prix
When: 17-19 July 2026
Where: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Website: formula1.com
Zagori Mountain Running
When: 17-19 July 2026
Where: Zagori, Greece
Events: 93km Challenge; 60km TeRA; 33km Classic; Half Marathon; Forest 10km; Fun 5km
Website: zagorirace.gr
Novuna London Athletics Meet 2026
When: Saturday 18 July 2026
Where: London Stadium, London, England
Website: britishathletics.org.uk
Horse racing: Summer Plate Ladies Day at Market Rasen
When: 18 July 2026
Where: Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England
Feature races (jumps): Summer Plate Grade 3 Handicap Chase, Summer Handicap Hurdle
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Darts: Betfred World Matchplay
When: 18-26 July 2026
Where: Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
PGA Tour golf: 3M Open
When: 20-26 July 2026
Where: TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
What: XXIII Commonwealth Games
When: Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026
Where: Glasgow, Scotland
Website: glasgow2026.com
Horse racing: King George Weekend at Ascot
When: 24-25 July 2026
Where: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, England
Feature races (flat): King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Website: ascot.co.uk
PickleCon 2026
When: 24-26 July 2026
Where: Kansas City Convention Center, Missouri, US
Website: picklecon.com
F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
When: 24-26 July 2026
Where: Hungaroring
Website: formula1.com
Australian Outback Marathon
When: 25 July 2026
Where: Uluru, Australia
Website: australianoutbackmarathon.com
San Francisco Marathon
When: 25-26 July 2026
Where: San Francisco, California, US
Events: marathon; half marathon (bridge half/city half); ultramarathon; 10km; 5km; family 1km
Website: thesfmarathon.com
Darts: Betfred Women’s World Matchplay
When: 26 July 2026
Where: Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
PGA Tour golf: Rocket Classic
When: 27 July-2 August 2026
Where: Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, Michigan
Horse racing: Qatar Goodwood Festival
What: “Glorious Goodwood” is a flat racing festival
When: 28 July-1 August 2026
Where: Goodwood Racecourse, West Sussex, England
Feature races (flat): Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, Qatar Sussex Stakes, King George Qatar Stakes
Website: goodwood.com
AIG Women’s Open 2026 – women’s golf major
When: 30 July-2 August 2026
Where: Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, England
Website: aigwomensopen.com
August 2026 sports events
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
What: XXIII Commonwealth Games
When: Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026
Where: Glasgow, Scotland
Website: glasgow2026.com
PGA Tour golf: Rocket Classic
When: 27 July-2 August 2026
Where: Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, Michigan
AIG Women’s Open 2026 – women’s golf major
When: 30 July-2 August 2026
Where: Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, England
Website: aigwomensopen.com
Women’s cycling: 2026 Tour de France Femmes
When: 1-9 August 2026
Where: Switzerland and France
Website: letourfemmes.fr
Tennis: The National Bank Open presented by Rogers
When: 1-13 August 2026
Where: Montreal and Toronto, Canada
Website: nationalbankopen.com
PGA Tour golf: Wyndham Championship
When: 3-9 August 2026
Where: Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina
MotoGP British Grand Prix 2026
When: 7-9 August 2026
Where: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, England
Website: silverstone.co.uk
European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026
When: 10-16 August 2026
Where: Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England
Website: britishathletics.org.uk
Tennis: Cincinnati Open
When: 11-23 August 2026
Where: Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Website: cincinnatiopen.com
Darts: NZ Darts Masters
When: 14-15 August 2026
Where: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
PGA Tour golf: FedEx St. Jude Championship
When: 13-16 August 2026
Where: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee
DP World Tour golf: Danish Golf Championship
When: 13-16 August 2026
Where: Great Northern, Kerteminde, Funen, Denmark
Football: 2026 Uefa Super Cup final
What: Uefa Champions League winners vs. Uefa Europa League winners
When: 12 August 2026
Where: Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, Austria
PGA Tour golf: BMW Championship
When: 17-23 August 2026
Where: Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri
Horse racing: York Ebor Festival
When: 19-22 August 2026
Where: York Racecourse, York, England
Feature races: Juddmonte International, Darley Yorkshire Oaks, Coolmore Nunthorpe, York Ebor
Tickets: yorkracecourse.co.uk
Darts: Australian Darts Masters
When: 21-22 August 2026
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Australia
F1 Dutch Grand Prix
When: 21-23 August 2026
Where: Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands
Website: formula1.com
2026 Mediterranean Games
When: 21 August-3 September 2026
Where: Taranto, Italy
Website: ta2026.com
Antrim Coast Half Marathon
When: 23 August 2026
Where: Antrim Coast Road, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Website: antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com
PGA Tour golf: TOUR Championship
When: 27-30 August 2026
Where: East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia
DP World Tour golf: Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo
When: 27-30 August 2026
Where: The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Sutton Coldfield, England
Darts: Hungarian Darts Trophy
When: 28-30 August 2026
Where: MVM Dome, Budapest, Hungary
Horse racing: Sandown Park Presents BetMGM 80s Day
When: 29 August 2026
Where: Sandown Park, Surrey, England
Feature races: Solario Stakes
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
TCS Sydney Marathon
When: 30 August 2026
Where: Sydney, Australia
Events: marathon
Website: tcssydneymarathon.com
Snooker: British Open
When: 31 August-6 September 2026
Where: The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, England
Website: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
US Open 2026 – tennis grand slam
When: 31 August-13 September 2026
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA
Website: usopen.org
September 2026 sports events
2026 Mediterranean Games
When: 21 August-3 September 2026
Where: Taranto, Italy
Website: ta2026.com
Snooker: British Open
When: 31 August-6 September 2026
Where: The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, England
Website: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
US Open 2026 – tennis grand slam
When: 31 August-13 September 2026
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA
Website: usopen.org
DP World Tour golf: Omega European Masters
When: 3-6 September 2026
Where: Crans-sur-Sierre GC, Crans Montana, Switzerland
F1 Italian Grand Prix
When: 4-6 September 2026
Where: Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy
Website: formula1.com
Darts: Czech Darts Open
When: 4-6 September 2026
Where: PVA EXPO Prague, Czech Republic
Horse racing: Betfair Sprint Cup Day at Haydock Park
When: 5 September 2026
Where: Haydock Park, Lancashire, England
Feature races: Betfair Sprint Cup
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Petra Desert Marathon
When: 5 September 2026
Where: Petra, Jordan
Website: petra-desert-marathon.com
Médoc Marathon
When: 5 September 2026
Where: the vineyards of the Médoc in the Gironde, France
Website: marathondumedoc.com
The Big Half London
Organisers: London Marathon Events
When: 6 September 2026
Where: Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich, London, England
Races: half marathon, New Balance Big Relay, Big Mile
Website: thebighalf.co.uk
Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
When: 6 September 2026
Where: Kauai island, Hawaii, US
Website: thekauaimarathon.com
Snooker: Home Nation Series – 2026 English Open
When: 7-13 September 2026
Where: Brentwood Leisure Centre, Essex, England
Website: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
DP World Tour golf: Amgen Irish Open
When: 10-13 September 2026
Where: Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland, Doonbeg, Ireland
Horse racing: St Leger Festival at Doncaster
When: 10-13 September 2026
Where: Doncaster Racecourse
Featured races (flat): Doncaster Cup; St Leger Stakes; Leger Legends Day charity race
Website: doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
AJ Bell Great North Run Weekend
When: 11-13 September 2026
Where: Newcastle, England
Distances: 5km, half marathon, junior and mini runs
Website: greatrun.org
Darts: Flanders Darts Trophy
When: 11-13 September 2026
Where: Antwerp Xpo, Antwerp, Belgium
F1 Spanish Grand Prix
When: 11-13 September 2026
Where: Madring, Madrid, Spain
Website: formula1.com
Tallinn Marathon
When: 11-13 September 2026
Where: Tallinn, Estonia
Events: marathon; half marathon; 10km; 5km
Website: jooks.ee
DP World Tour golf: BMW PGA Championship
When: 17-20 September 2026
Where: Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, England
Darts: World Series of Darts Finals
When: 17-20 September 2026
Where: AFAS Live, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Run Cheltenham
When: 20 September 2026
Where: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Events: half marathon, 10k, move more mile
Website: runcheltenham.com
Cycling: UCI Road World Championships
When: 20-27 September 2026
Where: Montréal, Canada
Website: montreal2026.org
Tennis: Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Finals
What: eight nation women’s tennis team tournament
When: w/c 21 September 2026
Where: TBC
Website: billiejeankingcup.com
F1 Azerbaijani Grand Prix
When: 24-26 September 2026
Where: Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan
Website: formula1.com
Laver Cup 2026 – men’s tennis team event
What: Europe vs. The World
When: 25-27 September 2026
Where: The O2, London, England
Website: lavercup.com
DP World Tour golf: FedEx Open de France
When: 24-27 September 2026
Where: Le Golf National, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France
Altra 13 Valleys Ultra
When: 25-27 September 2026
Where: Lake District National Park, England
Distances: 2 Valleys (22km), 5 Valleys (55km), 7 Valleys (110km), 13 Valleys (180km)
Website: 13valleysultra.com
Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
When: 27 September 2026
Where: Loch Ness, Scotland
Website: lochnessmarathon.com
Berlin Marathon
When: 27 September 2026
Where: Berlin, Germany
Website: bmw-berlin-marathon.com
Darts: BoyleSports World Grand Prix
When: 28 September-4 October 2026
Where: Mattioli Arena, Leicester, England
Women’s tennis: China Open
What: WTA1000
When: 30 September to 11 October 2026
Where: Beijing, China
Website: wtatennis.com
October 2026 sports events
Darts: BoyleSports World Grand Prix
When: 28 September-4 October 2026
Where: Mattioli Arena, Leicester, England
Women’s tennis: China Open
What: WTA1000
When: 30 September to 11 October 2026
Where: Beijing, China
Website: wtatennis.com
DP World Tour golf: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
When: 1-4 October 2026
Where: Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie & Kingsbarns, Scotland
Horse racing: Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
When: 3-4 October 2026
Where: Longchamps, Paris, France
Website: francegalop-live.com
Men’s tennis: Rolex Shanghai Masters
When: 5-18 October 2026
Where: Shanghai, China
Website: rolexshanghaimasters.com
DP World Tour golf: Open de España presented by Madrid
When: 8-11 October 2026
Where: Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Horse racing: Dubai Future Champions Festival at Newmarket
When: 9-10 October 2026
Where: Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket, Suffolk, England
Feature races: bet365 Fillies’ Mile, Darley Dewhurst Stakes, Cesarewitch Handicap
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Singapore Grand Prix
When: 9-11 October 2026
Where: Marina Bay Street Circuit
Website: formula1.com
Darts: Swiss Darts Trophy
When: 9-11 October 2026
Where: St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland
Budapest Marathon
When: 10-11 October 2026
Where: Budapest, Hungary
Events: marathon, marathon relay, 30km, 15km, 10km, 5km
Website: marathon.runinbudapest.com
Royal Parks Half Marathon
When: 11 October 2026
Where: London, England
Website: royalparkshalf.com
Chicago Marathon
When: 11 October 2026
Where: Chicago, USA
Website: chicagomarathon.com
Women’s tennis: Wuhan Open
What: WTA1000
When: 12-18 October 2026
Where: Wuhan, China
Website: wtatennis.com
DP World Tour golf: DP World India Championship
When: 15-18 October 2026
Where: Delhi GC, New Delhi, India
Darts: Dutch Darts Championship
When: 16-18 October 2026
Where: MECC, Maastricht, Netherlands
Horse racing: The Everest
What: the world’s ‘richest race on turf’
When: 17 October 2026
Where: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia
Website: theeverest.com.au
AJ Bell Great South Run
When: 17-18 October 2026
Where: Portsmouth, England
Distances: 5km and 10 mile
Website: greatrun.org
Amsterdam Marathon
When: 17-18 October 2026
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Events: TCS Marathon, Mizuno Half Marathon, 7.5K, Good Morning City Run, Kids Run and Heroes Run
Website: tcsamsterdammarathon.eu
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
When: 17-18 October 2026
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Events: marathon; half marathon; 5k
Website: torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
Palma Marathon Mallorca
When: 18 October 2026
Where: Palma, Mallorca, Spain
Events: marathon; half marathon; 10km
Website: palmademallorcamarathon.com
The Sierra Leone Marathon and Cycle Challenge
Organisers: Street Child UK (registered charity)
When: 21 October 2026
Where: Northern Sierra Leone
Events: full marathon, half marathon, 10km or 5km runs; 10km and 75km cycles
Website: street-child.co.uk
Darts: Machineseeker European Championship
When: 22-25 October 2026
Where: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
F1 United States Grand Prix
When: 23-25 October 2026
Where: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, US
Website: formula1.com
DP World Tour golf: Genesis Championship
When: 22-25 October 2026
Where: TBA, South Korea
Dublin Marathon
When: 25 October 2026
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Website: irishlifedublinmarathon.ie
Venice Marathon
When: 25 October 2026
Where: Venice, Italy
Events: marathon; half marathon; 10k; family run
Website: venicemarathon.it
Horse racing: Breeders’ Cup
When: 30-31 October 2026
Where: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky, US
Website: breederscup.com
F1 Mexican Grand Prix
When: 30 October-1 November 2026
Where: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico
Website: formula1.com
Horse racing: Melbourne Cup Carnival
When: 31 October-7 November 2026
Where: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Races: Howden Victoria Derby Day (31 November); Lexus Melbourne Cup (3 November); Crown Oaks Day (5 November); TAB Champions Stakes Day (7 November)
Website: vrc.com.au
Men’s tennis: Rolex Paris Masters
When: 31 October-8 November 2026
Where: Paris, France
Website: rolexparismasters.com
November 2026 sports events
F1 Mexican Grand Prix
When: 30 October-1 November 2026
Where: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico
Website: formula1.com
Horse racing: Melbourne Cup Carnival
When: 31 October-7 November 2026
Where: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Races: Howden Victoria Derby Day (31 November); Lexus Melbourne Cup Day (3 November); Crown Oaks Day (5 November); TAB Champions Stakes Day (7 November)
Website:vrc.com.au
Men’s tennis: Rolex Paris Masters
When: 31 October-8 November 2026
Where: Paris, France
Website: rolexparismasters.com
New York City Marathon
When: 1 November 2026
Where: New York City, USA
Website: nyrr.org
Horse racing: Melbourne Cup Day
When: 3 November 2026
Where: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Website: vrc.com.au
DP World Tour Play-Offs golf: Abu Dhabi Championship
When: 5-8 November 2026
Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE
F1 São Paulo Grand Prix
When: 6-8 November 2026
Where: Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo, Brazil
Website: formula1.com
Women’s tennis: 2026 WTA Finals Riyadh
When: 7-14 November 2026
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: wtatennis.com
DP World Tour Play-Offs golf: DP World Tour Championship
When: 12-15 November 2026
Where: Jumeirah Golf Estates, Earth Course, Dubai, UAE
Darts: Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts
When: 14-22 November 2026
Where: WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton, England
Men’s tennis: Nitto ATP Finals 2026
When: 15-22 November 2026
Where: Turin, Italy
Website: nittoatpfinals.com
Tennis: Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Play-offs
What: 14 nations in 7 home-or-away ties across two days
When: w/c 16 November 2026
Where: TBC
Website: billiejeankingcup.com
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
When: 19-21 November 2026
Where: Las Vegas Street Circuit, Nevada, US
Website: formula1.com
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
When: 20-22 November 2026
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Events: marathon; half marathon; 8k; kids fun run
Website: philadelphiamarathon.com
Tennis: Davis Cup Final 8
What: eight nation international men’s team event
When: 24-29 November 2026
Where: Bologna, Italy
Website: daviscup.com
F1 Qatar Grand Prix
When: 27-29 November 2026
Where: Losail International Circuit, Qatar
Website: formula1.com
Darts: Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals
When: 27-29 November 2026
Where: Butlin’s Minehead Resort, England
Rugby sevens: HSBC SVNS Series Dubai
When: 27-29 November 2026
Where: Dubai, UAE
Website: emiratesdubai7s.com
2026 UK Snooker Championship
When: 27 November-6 December 2026
Where: York Barbican, York, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Football: Conmebol 2026 Copa Libertadores final
When: 28 November 2026
Where: Montevideo, Uruguay
Darts: Winmau World Youth Championship Final
When: 29 November 2026
Where: Butlin’s Minehead Resort, England
December 2026 sports events
2026 UK Snooker Championship
When: 27 November-6 December 2026
Where: York Barbican, York, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) Beijing 2026
When: 1-6 December 2026
Where: Beijing, China
Horse racing: Betfair Tingle Creek Festival at Sandown Park
When: 4-5 December 2026
Where: Sandown Park, Surrey, England
Feature races (jumps): Betfair Tingle Creek Chase, Henry VIII Novices’ Chase, Winter Novices’ Hurdle
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
When: 4-6 December 2026
Where: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Marathon
When: December 2026 TBC
Where: Valencia, Spain
Website: valenciaciudaddelrunning.com
Reggae Marathon
When: 6 December 2026
Where: Kingston Waterfront, Jamaica
Events: half-marathon; 10k; 5km
Website: reggaemarathon.com
Snooker Shoot Out 2026
When: 9-12 December 2026
Where: Tower Circus, The Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Honolulu Marathon
When: 13 December 2026
Where: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Website: honolulumarathon.org
Horse racing: Boxing Day Racing at Aintree
When: 26 December 2026
Where: Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Horse racing: Boxing Day Racing at Wincanton
When: 26 December 2026
Where: Wincanton Racecourse, Somerset, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Horse racing: Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow
When: 27 December 2026
Where: Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Wales
Featured races (jump): Welsh National, Finale Junior Hurdle, Championship Bumper
Website: chepstow-racecourse.co.uk
Darts: PDC World Darts Championship 2026-2027
When: December 2026-January 2027
Where: Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London, England
Tennis: Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF
When: December 2026 (TBC)
Where: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Website: nextgenatpfinals.com
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