26 Unmissable Sporting Events to Watch in 2026
The sporting calendar for 2026 promises thrilling events across multiple disciplines.
The Australian Open takes place from January 12 to February 1 in Melbourne, featuring Jannik Sinner aiming for a third consecutive Open era title and Madison Keys defending her title. Roger Federer will return for a special Battle of the World No 1s alongside legends Agassi, Rafter, and Hewitt.
From February 6 to 22, the Winter Olympics will be held in Milano Cortina, followed by the Paralympics from March 6 to 15. The Games feature 116 events, with ski mountaineering making its debut. Team GB has strong medal aspirations, while the USA has named rapper Snoop Dogg as an honorary coach.
The Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup runs from February 7 to March 8, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. England opens against Nepal, with the final scheduled for March 8.
Super Bowl LX occurs on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium where the Philadelphia Eagles will defend their title. The halftime show will feature Bad Bunny, making history as the first Latin male artist to perform.
Formula One’s World Championship spans March 6 to December 6, with 24 races. Madrid will host the first Spanish Grand Prix since 1981, replacing Imola on the calendar. Cadillac joins the grid amid new aerodynamic and power-unit regulations. Lando Norris aims to build on his 2025 title.
The London Marathon on April 26 will attract around 40,000 runners, with last year’s winners, Sebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa, returning.
The Men’s Soccer World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19, expanding to 48 teams and co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. Notably, Scotland is drawn into a challenging group with Brazil. England pursue their first World Cup victory outside of England, while Lionel Messi leads Argentina.
Finally, the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes will be held from July 4 to 26 and August 1 to 9, respectively. The Grand Depart is in Barcelona, with Tadej Pogačar targeting a third consecutive Tour win. The Tour Femmes route features terrain through the Jura, Massif Central, and Alps, with Audrey Ferrand-Prévot defending her title.
