Archive · 2 Jan 2026
2026: Historic Events in the US
In 2026, the United States will have a very busy and exciting year.
There will be the Super Bowl in California, with a big concert by Bad Bunny.
The Grammys, Oscars, and Emmys will also happen, giving us lots of fun award shows.
The FIFA World Cup will be in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with many soccer games in different cities.
America will celebrate its 250th birthday with big parties and events.
NASA will send astronauts around the Moon, which is a big deal for space exploration.
And in November, there will be important elections where people will vote for leaders in the government.
It's going to be a year full of important and exciting events!
Super Bowl LX will be held on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 host cities.
America will celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence on July 4, 2026, with nationwide events including a 'Great American State Fair' and a presidential address.
NASA's Artemis II mission, scheduled for February to April 2026, will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, testing spacecraft and paving the way for future lunar landings.
The 2026 midterm elections on November 3 will determine control of Congress, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate races up for grabs.
- Who
- United States, NASA, FIFA, America250, Freedom 250, voters, astronauts
- What
- Historic events including the FIFA World Cup, America's 250th anniversary, Artemis II mission, midterm elections, and major sporting and entertainment events
- When
- Throughout 2026, with key dates including February 8 (Super Bowl LX), June 11 - July 19 (World Cup), July 4 (Independence Day), and November 3 (midterm elections)
- Where
- United States, with specific events in California, New Jersey, Washington D.C., and various host cities for the World Cup
- Why
- To celebrate historic milestones, advance space exploration, and engage in significant political and cultural events
- Super Bowl LX
- February 8, 2026, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Grammys
- February 2026
- Oscars
- March 2026
- Emmys
- September 2026
- FIFA World Cup
- June 11 - July 19, 2026, 16 host cities in US, Canada, Mexico
- America's 250th Anniversary
- July 4, 2026, nationwide celebrations
- Artemis II Mission
- February - April 2026, crewed mission around the Moon
- Midterm Elections
- November 3, 2026, all 435 House seats, 35 Senate races
