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The highlights of the 2026 sporting calendar

Written by: Phil Blackwell  •  Last updated: 25 March 2026

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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🗓️ The sporting calendar

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🗓️ 11 April 2026

Horse Racing

The Grand National 🏇

ITV1

•   16:00 Start

Free-to-air

🦁 Premier League

EVE vs LIV

Hill Dickinson Stadium

Football

🗓️ 19 April 2026

Merseyside Derby

Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium hosts its first Merseyside Derby as Liverpool aim to reignite their top four charge.

Sky Sports Main Event

•   14:00 KO

Subscription

🦁 Premier League

MUN vs LIV

Old Trafford

Football

🗓️ 2 May 2026

North West Derby

The race for Champions League places heats up as Manchester United look to do the double over Liverpool this season.

TBC

•   TBC KO

Subscription

🏆 FA Cup

TBD vs TBD

Wembley Stadium

Football

🗓️ 16 May 2026

Emirates FA Cup Final

The 145th FA Cup final takes place at Wembley Stadium in May. Could Arsenal or Man City setup a final day “double”?

BBC & TNT Sports

•   TBC KO

Free-to-air

📜 Past events

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March 2026

March 2026

Tyne-Wear Derby

Finished

December 2025

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