2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for sports tourism. Whether you love soccer, F1, tennis, or golf, there are amazing events around the world worth traveling for. From the FIFA World Cup to the Olympics and Formula 1, sports fans have plenty to plan for.
Why Travel for Sports?
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Experience bucket-list events live.
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Combine travel with your favorite sport.
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Meet fans from around the world.
Top Sports Events to Watch in 2026
January
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Australian Open (Jan 12–Feb 1, Melbourne) – First Grand Slam of the year, enjoy warm Aussie summer.
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College Football Playoff (Jan 19, Miami) – See the nation’s top college teams battle it out.
February
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Winter Olympics (Feb 6–22, Milan & Cortina, Italy) – Skiing, ice skating, and more.
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Super Bowl LVIII (Feb 8, Santa Clara, California) – The ultimate American football event.
March
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Paralympic Winter Games (Mar 6–15, Italy) – Exciting adaptive sports after the Olympics.
April
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NCAA Final Four Basketball (Men: Apr 3–6, Indianapolis; Women: Apr 2–5, Phoenix) – College basketball excitement.
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The Masters (Apr 9–12, Augusta, Georgia) – Golf’s iconic tournament.
May
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Kentucky Derby (May 2, Louisville, Kentucky) – Horse racing, fashion, and mint juleps!
June–July
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FIFA World Cup (Jun 11–Jul 19, USA, Canada & Mexico) – Soccer’s biggest event on North American soil.
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Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (Jun 4–7) – Luxury, speed, and the iconic Riviera backdrop.
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U.S. Open Golf (Jun 18–21, Southampton, NY) – Summer golf in the Hamptons.
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Wimbledon (Jun 29–Jul 13, London, UK) – Prestigious tennis tournament with strawberries & cream.
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British Grand Prix (Jul 4–6, Silverstone, UK) – English motorsport excitement.
August–September
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U.S. Open Tennis (Aug 30–Sep 13, New York) – Summer’s final tennis Grand Slam.
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Formula 1 Spanish GP (Sep 11–13, Madrid) – F1 returns to Spain with a new hybrid track.
October–November
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World Series (Late Oct, USA) – Baseball’s championship.
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Formula 1 Las Vegas GP (Nov 19–21) – Sin City lights up for an unforgettable F1 weekend.
2026 is perfect for sports fans who want to combine travel and live experiences. From world-class stadiums to iconic tracks, there’s something for everyone this year!