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The highlights of the 2026 sporting calendar

Written by: Phil Blackwell  •  Last updated:

Our full events calendar features the biggest moments in the 2026/27 sporting year, from the local rivalry of the Tyne-Wear Derby to the international fanfare of the FIFA World Cup.

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World Cup

USA, Mexico & Canada

Football

🗓️ 11 June – 19 July 2026

The 23rd World Cup comes to the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer with a record 48 nations competiting for glory.

BBC & ITV

•   Daily

Free-to-air

🗓️ 29 Jun – 12 Jul 2026

Tennis

Wimbledon 🎾

BBC

•   Times vary

Free-to-air

🏆 UEFA Super Cup

PSG vs AVL

Stadion Salzburg

Football

🗓️ 12 August 2026

UEFA Super Cup

Southend United take on Wealdstone FC in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.

TNT Sports

•   20:00 KO

Subscription

🏆 Community Shield

MCI vs ARS

Principality Stadium

Football

🗓️ 16 August 2026

FA Community Shield

Manchester City and Arsenal will be looking to gain a mental advantage before the 2026/27 Premier League season.

TBC

•   15:00 KO

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🦁 Premier League

Opening Day

2026/27 Season

Football

🗓️ 22 August 2026

Premier League Opening Day

The 2026/27 Premier League season kicks-off. Who will lift the famous trophy?

TBC

•   TBC

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📜 Past events

Revisit our advice from recent events and view match results and statistics.

May 2026

Finished

May 2026

Finished

April 2026

Finished

March 2026

March 2026

Tyne-Wear Derby

Finished

December 2025

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