2026 Global Sports Travel Calendar: Plan Your Trips Around Major Events
Travel smarter with our 2026 sports travel calendar, featuring F1, tennis, marathons, the FIFA World Cup, and more. Plan your trips around the world’s biggest events.
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2026 Major Sports Dates to Know
January
December 21 - January 18: Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco
January 12 - February 1: Australian Open (Tennis) - Melbourne, Australia
January 19: 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship - Miami, USA
February
February 6 – February 22: Winter Olympics – Milano-Cortina, Italy
February 7 – March 8: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – India & Sri Lanka
February 8: Super Bowl LX – USA
February 13 – February 15: NBA All-Star Weekend – Los Angeles, USA
February 15: Daytona 500 – Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
March
March 1: Tokyo Marathon – Tokyo, Japan
March 6–8: Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne, Australia
April
April 8 – April 12: Masters Tournament – Augusta, Georgia, USA
April 20: Boston Marathon – Boston, USA
April 23 – April 25: NFL Draft – Pittsburgh, USA
April 26: London Marathon – London, England
May
May 1–3 : Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (Sprint) – Miami, USA
May 14 – May 17: PGA Championship – Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania, USA
May 22–24 : Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix (Sprint) – Montreal, Canada
May 24 : Indianapolis 500 – Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
May 24 – June 7: French Open (Roland-Garros) – Paris, France
May – June TBD: NHL Stanley Cup Finals – USA & Canada
June
June 5 - June 7: Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix – Monte Carlo, Monaco
June 11 – July 19: FIFA World Cup – United States, Canada, Mexico
June 12 – June 14: Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix – Barcelona, Spain
June 14: UFC White House – Washington, D.C., USA
June 29 – July 12 : Wimbledon – The Championships – London, England
June TBD: NBA Finals – United States
July
July 3–5: Formula 1 British Grand Prix – Silverstone, England
July 4 – July 26: Tour de France – Grand Départ in Barcelona, Spain
July 14: Major League Baseball All-Star Game – Philadelphia, USA
July 17 – July 19: Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix – Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
July 23 – August 2: Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Scotland
August
August 30: Sydney Marathon – Sydney, Australia
August 31 – September 13: U.S. Open (Tennis) – New York City, USA
September
September 4–6: Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix – Monza, Italy
September 19 – October 4: Asian Games – Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Japan
September 27: Berlin Marathon – Berlin, Germany
October
October 9 – 11: Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix – Singapore
October 11: Chicago Marathon – Chicago, USA
October TBD: MLB World Series – USA
November
November 1: New York City Marathon – New York City, USA
November 6–8: Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix – São Paulo, Brazil
November 19–21 : Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix – Las Vegas, USA
December
December 4–6: Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina, UAE
Traveling during major sporting events can create unforgettable experiences—but it also requires thoughtful planning. Whether you’re hoping to attend the action or avoid the crowds, these key dates are essential to keep in mind when planning your 2026 travels.
From grand slams to the world’s most iconic races, 2026 is full of unmissable sports experiences! If you’re ready to turn these dates into real adventures, I’m here to help.
*See here for the complete 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship race calendar.
**See here for the complete professional tennis tournament calendar.
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