2026 is packed with major international sports events that are set to thrill the fans. From Winter Olympics and Asian Games to football and cricket world cups, the year is filled with sporting actions.
Here is a list of major international sports events in 2026:
January
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United Cup (Tennis): Jan 2 – Jan 11 | Perth & Sydney, Australia.
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Dakar Rally: Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Saudi Arabia.
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European Men’s Handball Championship: Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Denmark, Norway, & Sweden.
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Australian Open (Tennis): Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Melbourne, Australia.
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Winter X Games: Jan 23 – Jan 25 | Aspen, USA.
February
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Winter Olympics: Feb 6 – Feb 22 | Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Feb 7 – Mar 8 | India & Sri Lanka.
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Super Bowl LX: Feb 8 | Santa Clara, California, USA.
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Six Nations Rugby: (Rounds 1 & 2) Feb 5 – Feb 15 | Various European cities.
March
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World Baseball Classic: Mar 5 – Mar 17 | USA, Japan, & Puerto Rico.
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Winter Paralympics: Mar 6 – Mar 15 | Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
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F1 Australian Grand Prix: Mar 6 – Mar 8 | Melbourne (Season opener).
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World Athletics Indoor Championships: Mar 20 – Mar 22 | Toruń, Poland.
April
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The Masters (Golf): Apr 9 – Apr 12 | Augusta, USA.
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Paris-Roubaix (Cycling): Apr 12 | France.
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Boston Marathon: Apr 20 | Boston, USA.
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London Marathon: Apr 26 | London, UK.
May
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Giro d’Italia (Cycling): May 8 – May 31 | Italy & Bulgaria.
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PGA Championship (Golf): May 14 – May 17 | Newtown Square, PA, USA.
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IIHF Men’s World Championship (Ice Hockey): May 15 – May 31 | Zurich & Fribourg, Switzerland.
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French Open (Tennis): May 24 – June 7 | Paris, France.
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UEFA Champions League Final: May 30 | Budapest, Hungary.
June
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NBA Finals: June 4 – June 21 | USA/Canada.
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FIFA World Cup: June 11 – July 19 | USA, Canada, & Mexico.
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: June 12 – July 5 | United Kingdom.
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U.S. Open (Golf): June 18 – June 21 | Mamaroneck, NY, USA.
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Wimbledon (Tennis): June 29 – July 12 | London, UK.
July
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Tour de France (Cycling): July 4 – July 26 | Spain & France.
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MLB All-Star Game: July 14 | Philadelphia, USA.
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The Open Championship (Golf): July 16 – July 19 | Royal Lytham & St Annes, UK.
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Commonwealth Games: July 23 – Aug 2 | Glasgow, Scotland.
August
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BWF World Championships (Badminton): Aug 17 – Aug 23 | Location TBD.
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US Open (Tennis): Aug 31 – Sept 13 | New York, USA.
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Vuelta a España (Cycling): Aug 22 – Sept 13 | Spain.
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September
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FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: Sept 4 – Sept 13 | Berlin, Germany.
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Solheim Cup (Golf): Sept 11 – Sept 13 | Cromvoirt, Netherlands.
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Asian Games: Sept 19 – Oct 4 | Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
October
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MLB World Series: Starts Oct 23 | USA/Canada.
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F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Oct 8 – Oct 11 | Marina Bay.
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Rugby League World Cup: (Men’s, Women’s, Wheelchair) Oct – Nov | Australia & PNG.
November
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New York City Marathon: Nov 1 | New York, USA.
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Nov 19 – Nov 22 | Las Vegas, USA.
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Davis Cup Finals (Tennis): Nov | Location TBD.
December
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World Aquatics Swimming Champs (25m): Dec 1 – Dec 6 | Beijing, China.
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European Women’s Handball Championship: Dec 3 – Dec 20 | Various cities.
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F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Dec 4 – Dec 6 | Yas Marina (Season finale).
