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. Details are subject to change.
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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
NFL Melbourne Game: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams
When: 11 September 2026
Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
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
NFL Rio Game: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys
When: 27 September 2026
Where: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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
NFL London Games: Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders
When: 4 October 2026
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
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
NFL London Games: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
When: 11 October 2026
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
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
NFL London Games: Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
When: 18 October 2026
Where: Wembley Stadium, London, England
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
DP World Tour golf: Genesis Championship
When: 22-25 October 2026
Where: TBA, South Korea
F1 United States Grand Prix
When: 23-25 October 2026
Where: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, US
Website: formula1.com
NFL Paris Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints
When: 25 October 2026
Where: Stade de France, Paris, France
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
2026 ISA World Surfing Games
When: 6-15 November 2026
Where: Punta Rocas, Peru
Website: isasurf.org
Women’s tennis: 2026 WTA Finals Riyadh
When: 7-14 November 2026
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: wtatennis.com
NFL Madrid Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons
When: 8 November 2026
Where: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain
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
NFL Munich Game: New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions
When: 15 November 2026
Where: Allianz Arena (FC Bayern Munich Arena), Munich, Germany
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
NFL Mexico City Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers
When: 22 November 2026
Where: Estadio Banorte, Mexico City, Mexico
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
Sports events in 2027
F1 Live Milan 2027: fan festival and show
When: 18-20 February 2027
Where: Milan, Italy
British & Irish Lions Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2027
When: 4-25 September 2027
Where: New Zealand
Fixtures
– 4 September – vs Black Ferns XV, Whangārei
– 11 September – 1st Test vs New Zealand, Auckland
– 14 September – vs Invitational XV, Hamilton
– 18 September – 2nd Test vs New Zealand, Wellington
– 25 September – 3rd Test vs New Zealand, Christchurch
Website and packages: lionstour.com
Tennis: 10th Laver Cup
When: 24-26 September 2027
Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California, US
Website: lavercup.com
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