Major Sporting Events in 2026
- bhopkinsports
- Mar 13
- 2 min read

Get ready for another year of unforgettable sporting moments. From world-class tournaments and championship showdowns to iconic global events, 2026 promises a thrilling celebration of the very best athletes competing on the biggest stages.
Key International Sporting Events
5 February – 14 March: Men’s Six Nations
6–22 February: Winter Olympics, Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
7 February – 8 March: Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, India & Sri Lanka
6–15 March: Winter Paralympics, Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
20–22 March: World Indoor Athletics Championships, Toruń, Poland
11 April – 17 May: Women’s Six Nations
11 June – 19 July: Men’s Football World Cup, USA, Canada & Mexico
12 June – 5 July: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, England
23 July – 2 August: Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, Scotland
10–16 August: European Athletics Championships, Birmingham, England
11–13 September: Solheim Cup, North Brabant, Netherlands
15 October – 15 November: Rugby League World Cup, Australia & Papua New Guinea
Major Annual British Sporting Events
(Non-football and non-cricket)
11 April: Grand National, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
18 April – 4 May: World Snooker Championship, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
26 April: London Marathon
8–21 June: WTA & ATP Queen’s Club Championships, London
29 June – 12 July: Wimbledon Championships, London
5 July: Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone
16–19 July: The Open Championship, Royal Birkdale, Southport
18 July: London Athletics Diamond League, London Stadium
Summer (dates TBC): The Hundred
30 July – 2 August: Women’s Open Championship, Royal Lytham & St Annes, Lancashire
Summer of Cricket, World Cup Football & Monthly Listings
For a full breakdown of all the events, including England’s Summer of Cricket, World Cup football fixtures, and month-by-month sporting listings, follow the link below:
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