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Horse racing: 2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival
2022-01-13 - 2022-03-26 | Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From 13 January to 26 March 2022 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, UAE.
There are nine race meetings for the Dubai World Cup Carnival in 2022 – the first seven on Thursdays followed by Super Saturday on 5 March and then Dubai World Cup night on 26 March.
Dubai World Cup carnival dates
– Thursday 13 January 2022
– Thursday 20 January 2022
– Thursday 27 January 2022
– Thursday 3 February 2022
– Thursday 10 February 2022
– Thursday 17 February 2022
– Thursday 24 February 2022
– Saturday 5 March: Super Saturday
– Saturday 26 March: Dubai World Cup night

International rugby union: 2022 Six Nations championship fixtures
2022-02-05 - 2022-03-19 | Europe-wide
The 2022 Six Nations rugby championship takes place from Saturday 5 February to Saturday 19 March 2022. Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, France and Italy will be competing for the championship.

Teams and home stadiums – England: Twickenham Stadium, London– France: Stade de France, Paris– Ireland: Aviva Stadium, Dublin– Italy: Stadio Olimpico, Rome– Scotland: BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh– Wales: Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Round one fixtures
Saturday 5 February 2022– Ireland vs. Wales (Aviva Stadium, Dublin; 2.15pm GMT) – Scotland vs. England (BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh; 4.45pm GMT)
Sunday 6 February 2022 – France vs. Italy (Stade de France, Paris; 3pm GMT)
Round two fixtures
Saturday 12 February 2022 – Wales vs. Scotland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff; 2.15pm GMT) – France vs. Ireland (Stade de France, Paris; 4.45pm GMT)
Sunday 13 February 2022 – Italy vs. England (Stadio Olimpico, Rome; 3pm GMT)
Round three fixtures
Saturday 26 February 2022 – Scotland vs. France (BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh; 2.15pm GMT) – England vs. Wales (Twickenham Stadium, London; 4.45pm GMT)
Sunday 27th February 2022 – Ireland vs. Italy (Aviva Stadium, Dublin; 3pm GMT)
Round four fixtures
Friday 11 March 2022 – Wales vs. France (Principality Stadium, Cardiff; 8pm GMT)
Saturday 12 March 2022 – Italy vs. Scotland (Stadio Olimpico, Rome; 2.15pm GMT) – England vs. Ireland (Twickenham Stadium, London; 4.45pm)
Round five fixtures
Saturday 19 March 2022 – Wales vs. Italy (Principality Stadium, Cardiff; 2.15pm GMT) – Ireland vs. Scotland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin; 4.45pm GMT) – France vs. England (Stade de France, Paris; 8pm GMT)

2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup New Zealand
2022-03-04 - 2022-04-03 | New Zealand, New Zealand
From 4 March to 3 April 2022 in New Zealand. Eight nations will play in a total 31 matches.
Venues

Christchurch: Hagley Oval
Auckland: Eden Park
Mount Maunganui: Bay Oval
Hamilton: Seddon Park
Wellington: Basin Reserve
Dunedin: University Oval

ITB Berlin 2022
2022-03-09 - 2022-03-13 | Berlin ExpoCenter City, Berlin, Germany
The major travel trade show will be held from 9-13 March 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Website: itb.com

2022 Six Nations round four fixtures
2022-03-11 - 2022-03-12 | Cardiff, Rome and London, Europe
2022 Six Nations rugby championship round four fixtures: Wales vs. France, Italy vs. Scotland, and England vs. Ireland.
Wales vs. France
– When: Friday 11 March 2022
– Where: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
– Time: 8pm GMT
Italy vs. Scotland
– When: Saturday 12 March 2022
– Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
– Time: 2.15pm GMT
England vs. Ireland
– When: Saturday 12 March 2022
– Where: Twickenham Stadium, London
– Time: 4.45pm GMT

Scandinavian Golf Fair 2022
2022-03-11 - 2022-03-12 | Karlstad CCC, Tage Erlandergatan 8, Karlstad, 652 20, Sweden
From 11-12 March 2022 at Karlstad CCC in Karlstad, Sweden.

Image: scandinaviangolffair.se

Canary Wharf Squash Classic 2022
2022-03-13 - 2022-03-18 | East Wintergarden, 43 Bank St, London, E14 5NX, United Kingdom
The Canary Wharf Squash Classic is one of the big events on the PSA World Tour calendar and has attracted sell-out crowds for most of the 18 years it has taken place inside Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden venue.
This year’s edition in London will take place from 13-18 March 2022 and tickets are available via Ticketmaster UK.

Image: canarywharfsquash.com

FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals 2022
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-20 | Courchevel & Méribel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
The high-octane finals of the Skiing World Cup are set to take place in two of France’s most iconic mountain resorts. Proceedings kick off with two downhill training sessions on 14-15 March.
The official men’s and women’s speed events will take place on 16-17 March: downhill and super-G. A parallel team event will then take place at Méribel’s Corbey stadium, followed by the men’s and women’s slaloms and giants. Awards will be given in each discipline and the “big globe” will be awarded to the world’s best team.
Situated in the majestic Trois Vallées, Courchevel and Méribel offer an amazing variety of activities for non-skiers in addition to their world-class slopes.

Horse racing: 2022 Cheltenham Festival
2022-03-15 - 2022-03-18 | Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH, United Kingdom
From 15-18 March 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, England.
The Festival features 28 jump races, including 14 Grade One races. Feature races include the Unibet Champion Hurdle, Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Tickets (from £40) and hospitality (from £295): thejockeyclub.co.uk

2022 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
2022-03-18 - 2022-03-20 | Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
From 18-20 March 2022 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

2022 Six Nations round five fixtures
2022-03-19 | Cardiff, Dublin and Paris, Europe
2022 Six Nations rugby championship round five fixtures: Wales vs. Italy, Ireland vs. Scotland, and France vs. England.
Wales vs. Italy
– When: Saturday 19 March 2022
– Where: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
– Time: 2.15pm GMT
Ireland vs. Scotland
– When: Saturday 19 March 2022
– Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
– Time: 4.45pm GMT
France vs. England
– When: Saturday 19 March 2022
– Where: Stade de France, Paris
– Time: 8pm GMT

National Outdoor Expo 2022
2022-03-19 - 2022-03-20 | NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Organised by Raccoon Events from 19-20 March 2022 at the NEC Birmingham, England, UK. Website: nationaloutdoorexpo.com

BBL - British Basketball League Trophy Finals 2022
2022-03-20 | Emirates Arena, 1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG, United Kingdom
On Sunday 20 March 2022 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Tickets: Ticketmaster.co.uk

2022 United Airlines NYC Half
2022-03-20 | New York City, New York, NY, United States
The 13.1m half marathon will be held on the streets of New York City on Sunday 20 March 2022. Website: nyrr.org

Horse racing: Randox Ulster National Raceday 2022
2022-03-20 | Downpatrick Racecourse, 24 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, BT30 6TE, United Kingdom
Seven races will be on the card at Downpatrick Racecourse in Northern Ireland on Sunday 20 March – including the feature race, the Randox Ulster National.
The first race of the day is at 2.10pm and the final race is at 5.35pm. Tickets from £16-£33. See downpatrickracecourse.co.uk

International Sports Convention (ISC) London 2022
2022-03-23 - 2022-03-24 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, N17 0BX, United Kingdom
From 23-24 March 2022 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Featuring six sports business conferences:

Sports Digital
Sports Events
Sports Integrity
Digital Disruption in Football
Business of Brands in Sport
Broadcast and OTT in Sports

Described as “the meeting place for the business of sport”, there are more than 100 speakers confirmed for the event as well as 1,500 delegates. Nigel Fletcher, CEO of International Sports Convention, said: “Borrowing the famous tagline, good things come to those who wait. This could not be truer. Now in our 12th year – we have purposefully chosen Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London to provide the best networking, delegate and guest experience in the industry. I would like to thank the flexibility of our 100 plus speakers who have reconfirmed their participation. So whether it’s a fist pump or traditional handshake, our team will be there to welcome you and facilitate networking opportunities and the latest and best content from the global sports industry.”
Website: internationalsportsconvention.com

Men’s golf: WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play
2022-03-24 - 2022-03-27 | Austin County Club, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
From 24-27 March 2022 at Austin County Club in Austin, Texas, USA.

F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-27 | Jeddah Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
From 25-27 March 2022 at Jeddah Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

2022 Acea Run Rome The Marathon
2022-03-27 | Rome, Rome, Italy
On 27 March 2022 in Rome, Italy. About the event: “A journey in the eternal city that will make you fall in love with running and the marathon, forever.”

2022 Cazoo Tour Championship Snooker
2022-03-28 - 2022-04-03 | Venue Cymru Arena, The Promenade, Penrhyn Cres, Llandudno, Wales, LL30 1BB, United Kingdom
From 28 March to 3 April 2022 at Venue Cymru Arena in Llandudno, Wales. Tickets: seetickets.com

Women’s golf major: 2022 Chevron Championship
2022-03-31 - 2022-04-03 | Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States
Formerly called the ANA Inspiration, the 2022 Chevron Championship will take place from 31 March to 3 April 2022 at Mission Hills Country Club Dinah Shore Tournament Course, Rancho Mirage, California, US.

Horse racing: 2022 Coral Scottish Grand National Festival
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-02 | Ayr Racecourse, Whitletts Rd, Ayr, KA8 0JE, United Kingdom
From 1-2 April 2022 at Ayr Racecourse in Ayr, Scotland. Feature jump races include the Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle and the Coral Scottish Grand National.

Rugby union: The Varsity Matches 2022
2022-04-02 | Twickenham Stadium, London, TW2 7BA, United Kingdom
The Oxford and Cambridge men and women rugby union teams go head to head at Twickenham Stadium in London on Saturday 2 April 2022. The 2022 Varsity Matches mark the 150th anniversary of the first meeting between the universities.
The first Varsity Match was played at The Parks, Oxford, on 10 February 1872 when Oxford won 1-0 in a 20-a-side match. The current men’s series stands at 64-61 in favour of Cambridge, with 14 matches drawn, while Oxford lead 21-13 in the women’s series that dates back to 1988.
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster UK. See more at thevarsitymatches.com

2022 London Landmarks Half Marathon
2022-04-03 | Westminster and the City, London, WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
On Sunday 3 April 2022, through Westminster and the City in London, England.

2022 EFL Papa John’s Trophy final
2022-04-03 | Wembley Stadium, London, HA9 0WS, United Kingdom
On Sunday 3 April 2022 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

Men’s golf major: The Masters 2022
2022-04-07 - 2022-04-13 | Augusta National Golf Club, 2604 Washington Road, Augusta, GA, 30904, United States
From 7-10 April 2022 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, US

Brighton Marathon Weekend 2022
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-10 | Brighton Beach, Brighton, BN2 1PS, United Kingdom
Brighton Marathon Weekend takes place from 8-10 April 2022 and includes four unique events: the Brighton Marathon, BM10k, BM Ride, and The Mini Mile Races for 7-17 year olds.
Organised by The Grounded Events Company, the weekend also features the Beach Village and Expo on Brighton Beach for supporters, participants and the local community to enjoy. See more at brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk

Image: Brighton Marathon Weekend

2022 Boston Marathon
2022-04-18 | Boston, Boston, MA, United States
On Monday 18 April 2022 in Boston, USA. About the event: “The world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s best-known road racing events.”

Cycling: UCI Track Nations Cup 2022
2022-04-21 - 2022-04-24 | Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, 1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG, United Kingdom
From 21-24 April 2022 at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow, Scotland. Tickets: ticketmaster.co.uk

F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2022
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Piazza Ayrton Senna da Silva, Imola, 40026, Italy
From 22-24 April 2022 at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola.
