The 2026 sports calendar is stacked: a Winter Olympics, a 48-team FIFA World Cup on home soil, Super Bowl LX, March Madness, all four golf majors, and every Grand Slam. This month-by-month guide lists the biggest events of the year across every major sport, with dates and links to our full schedules, brackets, and printables. Dates for events still in progress or not yet finalized are marked as approximate.
2026 Sports Calendar: Month by Month
Quick Facts: 2026 Sports Highlights
Winter Olympics: Milan-Cortina, February 6-22
Super Bowl LX: February 8 at Levi’s Stadium
March Madness Final: April 6 in Indianapolis
FIFA World Cup: June 11 to July 19 (USA, Canada, Mexico)
The headline events of 2026 are the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina (February 6-22), Super Bowl LX (February 8), March Madness (March and April), and the 48-team FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico (June 11 to July 19).
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the final at MetLife Stadium in the New York and New Jersey area. It is the first 48-team World Cup and the first hosted by three countries.
When are the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics take place February 6-22, 2026, followed by the Winter Paralympics from March 6-15, 2026.
What golf majors are played in 2026?
The 2026 golf majors are the Masters (April 9-12), the PGA Championship (May 14-17), the U.S. Open (June 18-21), and the Open Championship (July 16-19). The Presidents Cup is played at Medinah on September 24-27.
Are these 2026 sports dates final?
Most marquee dates are confirmed, but some events (playoff rounds, season start and end dates, and a few motorsport and marathon dates) can shift. We update this calendar as schedules are finalized.
Will LewisEditor, Author
Will Lewis has covered sports for over 18 years, specializing in bracketology, tournament predictions, and in-depth analysis across college hoops, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and more. March Madness is his favorite season, fueling his quest for perfect brackets before diving into pro playoffs. A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Bengals supporter since the Joe Montana era, and now a Padres devotee, Will delivers reliable, fan-first insights at Sports Brackets. Connect on X or comment. He loves talking brackets and more.
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