Major Sporting Events in 2026

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.

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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

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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

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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:

2026 Sporting Calendar