Every Major Sporting Event in 2026 (Complete Calendar with Countdowns)
All the biggest sporting events of 2026 — FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Super Bowl, and more. Live countdown timers for every major date.
2026 is a monster year for sports. Between the FIFA World Cup coming to North America, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and all the usual heavyweight championships, there's barely a week without something massive happening.
Here's every major sporting event in 2026, organized month by month, with live countdown timers for the ones still ahead.
Quick Reference: 2026 Sports Calendar
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Super Bowl LX | Santa Clara, CA |
| Mar 17–Apr 6 | March Madness (NCAA) | Various, US |
| Apr 9–12 | The Masters | Augusta, GA |
| May 2–17 | World Baseball Classic | US, Japan, PR |
| May 23–Jun 7 | French Open | Paris |
| Jun 1–21 | NBA Finals | TBD |
| Jun 11–Jul 19 | FIFA World Cup | USA/Canada/Mexico |
| Jun 29–Jul 12 | Wimbledon | London |
| Jul 4–26 | Tour de France | France |
| Jul 23–Aug 3 | Commonwealth Games | Glasgow |
| Aug 31–Sep 13 | US Open Tennis | New York |
| Sep 10 | NFL Season Opener | TBD |
| Oct 20–28 | MLB World Series | TBD |
| Nov 21–Dec 6 | Davis Cup Finals | TBD |
Already Happened in 2026
Super Bowl LX — February 8, 2026
Super Bowl LX took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The NFL's biggest event delivered as it always does — one of the most-watched broadcasts of the year. If you missed it, you'll have to wait until February 2027 for the next one.
Already played — February 8, 2026
March Madness (NCAA Tournament) — March 17 – April 6, 2026
College basketball's greatest tournament wrapped up in early April. 68 teams entered, one champion emerged. The madness, the brackets, the buzzer-beaters — there's nothing else like it in sports.
Completed — April 6, 2026
Spring & Early Summer
The Masters — April 9–12, 2026
The first major golf championship of the year. Augusta National's azaleas, Amen Corner, and the iconic green jacket — The Masters is as much a tradition as it is a tournament. Every golfer in the world dreams of slipping on that jacket on Sunday afternoon.
Dates: April 9–12, 2026 — Augusta National, Georgia
World Baseball Classic — May 2–17, 2026
The best baseball players on the planet representing their home countries. The WBC has grown into one of the most exciting international tournaments in sports, with games in the US, Japan, and Puerto Rico. Expect electric atmospheres and national pride on full display.
Dates: May 2–17, 2026
French Open (Roland-Garros) — May 23 – June 7, 2026
Clay court tennis at its finest. Roland-Garros is one of the four Grand Slams and consistently produces some of the most grueling, dramatic matches in tennis. With the next generation of players fully established, this year's tournament should be spectacular.
Dates: May 23 – June 7, 2026 — Paris, France
NBA Finals — Early June 2026
The culmination of the NBA season. Exact dates depend on how the playoffs shake out, but expect the Finals to tip off in late May or early June. Will we see a dynasty continue or a new champion crowned?
Expected: Early June 2026
The Main Event: Summer 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 — June 11 – July 19, 2026
The crown jewel of 2026 sports. 48 teams, 16 host cities, three countries (USA, Canada, Mexico), and 104 matches over 39 days. The World Cup Final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
This is the single biggest sporting event of the year — and arguably the decade. For a complete breakdown of every phase, check out our dedicated FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule.
Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
Wimbledon — June 29 – July 12, 2026
The oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world returns to the All England Club. White clothing, strawberries and cream, and the finest grass-court tennis on the planet. The two-week tournament overlaps with the World Cup, making late June/early July a sports lover's paradise.
Dates: June 29 – July 12, 2026 — London, England
Tour de France — July 4–26, 2026
Three weeks, 21 stages, roughly 3,500 kilometers through the French countryside and mountains. The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world, and 2026's route promises mountain stages that will push even the strongest riders to their breaking point.
Dates: July 4–26, 2026 — France
Commonwealth Games — July 23 – August 3, 2026
Glasgow, Scotland hosts the Commonwealth Games, bringing together athletes from over 70 nations and territories. Track and field, swimming, gymnastics, rugby sevens, and more — it's a mini-Olympics with its own unique energy and charm.
Dates: July 23 – August 3, 2026 — Glasgow, Scotland
Fall 2026
US Open Tennis — August 31 – September 13, 2026
The final Grand Slam of the tennis season, played in the electric atmosphere of Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The US Open night sessions are legendary — there's nothing quite like tennis under the lights in Flushing Meadows.
Dates: August 31 – September 13, 2026 — New York
NFL Season Opener — September 10, 2026
Football is back. The NFL regular season kicks off in September with the defending Super Bowl champion hosting the first game of the year. From here, it's 18 weeks of football leading up to the playoffs and Super Bowl LXI.
Expected: September 10, 2026
MLB World Series — Late October 2026
The Fall Classic. Baseball's championship series typically runs in late October, pitting the American League and National League champions against each other in a best-of-seven showdown.
Expected: Late October 2026
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