Sports fans will be spoiled for choice in 2026, with the calendar packed with numerous major events throughout the year.
From big football tournaments to major multi-sports events and more, there is an incredible amount of top-class sporting action on the agenda.
So, whether you are learning how to win at casino slots or watching some of the biggest events of the year, 2026 is going to be a good year for entertainment.
Read on as we look at some of the must-watch sports events of 2026.
Top sports events in 2026
- January 18 – February 1: Australian Open (Tennis) – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
- February 5 – March 14: Six Nations (Rugby Union) – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland & Wales
- February 6-22: Winter Olympic Games (Multi-Sports) – Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
- February 8: Super Bowl LX (NFL) – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, United States
- February 8: March 8: ICC T20 World Cup (Cricket) – India & Sri Lanka
- March 10-13: Cheltenham Festival (Horse Racing) – England
- April 9-12: Masters (Golf) – Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, US
- April 11: Grand National (Horse Racing) – Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
- May 14-17: PGA Championship (Golf) – Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, US
- May 16: FA Cup Final (Football) – Wembley Stadium, London, England
- May 20: Europa League Final (Football) – Besiktas Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey
- May 24 – June 7: French Open (Tennis) – Roland-Garros, Paris, France
- May 30: UEFA Champions League Final (Football) – Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary
- June 11 – July 19: FIFA World Cup (Football) – US, Mexico and Canada
- June 18-21: US Open (Golf) – Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Shinnecock Hills, New York, US
- June 29 – July 12: Wimbledon Championships (Tennis) – All England Lawn Tennis Club, London, England
- July 16-19: The Open 2026 (Golf) – Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England
- July 23 – August 2: Commonwealth Games (Multi-Sports) – Glasgow, Scotland
- August 30 – September 13: US Open (Tennis) – Flushing Meadows, New York City, US
- November 3: Melbourne Cup (Horse Racing) – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
- December/January (dates TBC): PDC World Darts Championship (Darts) – Alexandra Palace, London, England
The Winter Olympic Games will be one of the highlights of the early part of the year. It features 116 medal events in 16 winter sports disciplines.
The International Cricket Council T20 World Cup will also garner plenty of headlines when it is staged in India and Sri Lanka in February and the early part of March.
Horse racing fans will be in their element in March when the 2026 Cheltenham Festival takes place. The standout race is the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day.
Football supporters also have plenty to look forward to next year, including the FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada in June and July.
The prestigious international tournament features 48 teams for the first time, giving smaller nations more opportunities to showcase their talents on the biggest stage.
European champions Spain are the bookmakers’ favourites to lift the trophy, and it would be a brave move to bet against them achieving the feat.
Brazil, Argentina, France and Germany are among the other teams that will fancy their chances of emerging victorious in the 23rd edition of the World Cup.
England will also be well-supported by sports bettors, but their tendency to underperform in major tournaments makes them a risky wagering proposition.
Looking towards the end of the year, the PDC World Darts Championship is guaranteed to provide plenty of thrilling moments over the festive period.
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries will likely be amongst the leading contenders, while Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen could challenge for the title.
