Archive · 31 Dec 2025
2026 Sports Calendar Highlights Major Events
In 2026, there are many exciting sports events happening around the world.
The year starts with the Australian Open in tennis and the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in cricket.
February has the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka and the Super Bowl in the USA.
March brings the start of the MLB season.
The biggest event, the FIFA World Cup, happens in June and July, with 48 teams competing for the first time.
There are also two T20 World Cups, one for men and one for women, and many other big tournaments in sports like tennis, hockey, and badminton.
The year ends with the F1 season finale and the World Chess Championship, which will be announced later.
2026 features a packed sports calendar with major events across various sports.
The FIFA World Cup will have 48 teams for the first time, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Cricket fans can look forward to two T20 World Cups, one for men and one for women.
The Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open are among the key tennis events.
Other notable events include the FIH Hockey World Cup, Badminton World Championships, and the Doha Diamond League.
- Who
- Sports fans and athletes worldwide
- What
- Major sporting events in 2026
- When
- Throughout 2026, with specific dates for each event
- Where
- Various locations around the world
- Why
- To showcase top athletic talent and compete for championships
Cricket Enthusiasts
Football Fans
T20 World Cups
Cricket Enthusiasts
Excited about two T20 World Cups, one for men and one for women, showcasing top cricket talent.
Football Fans
More interested in the FIFA World Cup, which is the biggest football event of the year.
- FIFA World Cup 2026
- June 12-July 26, USA, Canada, and Mexico
- ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
- February 7-March 8, India and Sri Lanka
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
- June 12-July 5, England and Wales
- Australian Open 2026
- January 12-February 1, Melbourne
- French Open 2026
- May-June, Paris
- Wimbledon 2026
- June-July, London
- US Open 2026
- August-September, New York
- FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
- August, Netherlands and Belgium
- Badminton World Championships 2026
- July
- Doha Diamond League 2026
- May
Sources
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