2026 Sporting Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide to the Year’s Biggest Events

2026 promises to be a landmark year for sports enthusiasts, featuring a diverse range of global competitions. From the FIFA World Cup to the Winter Olympics, and major events in motorsports, tennis, and more, here’s a month-by-month guide to the key sporting events taking place throughout the year.

January 2026

• Darts: World Championship final, London (January 3)
• Cricket: Fifth Ashes Test, Australia vs England, Sydney (January 4-8)
• Snooker: The Masters, London (January 11-18)
• Darts: Bahrain Darts Masters, Bahrain (January 15-16)
• Wrestling: WWE Smackdown, Wembley (January 16)
• Football: Africa Cup of Nations Final, Morocco (January 18)
• Tennis: Australian Open, Melbourne (January 18 – February 1)
• NBA: Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies, O2 London (January 18)
• Cricket: Sri Lanka vs England 1st ODI, Colombo (January 22)
• Cricket: Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI, Colombo (January 24)
• UFC: UFC 324 – Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje, Las Vegas (January 24)
• Formula 1: Testing, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (January 26-30)
• Cricket: Sri Lanka vs England 3rd ODI, Colombo (January 27)
• Darts: World Darts Masters, Milton Keynes (January 29 – February 1)
• Cricket: Sri Lanka vs England 1st T20, Palakelle (January 30)
• Wrestling: WWE Royal Rumble, Saudi Arabia (January 31)
• Boxing: Teofimo Lopez Jr. Vs. Shakur Stevenson, New York (January 31)
• Boxing: Adam Azim vs. Gustavo Daniel Lemos, London (January 31)

February 2026

February continues the momentum with major events across various sports.

May 2026

• Golf: The Masters, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA (April 6-12)
• Kentucky Derby: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY (May 2)
• Champions League Final: Puskás Arena, Budapest, Hungary (May 30)
• Monaco Grand Prix: Monte Carlo (June 4-7)

Looking Ahead

The 2026 sporting calendar is packed with excitement, offering something for every fan. With the FIFA World Cup, Winter Olympics, and numerous other prestigious events, it’s set to be a year of unforgettable moments. Further into 2027, events like the Ryder Cup and the Women’s World Cup are already on the horizon, promising continued sporting spectacle.