Whether you're a die-hard supporter of your local team or a casual watcher of Team GB when the time comes, we all turn our eyes to the sporting field (or pitch or court) now and again.
We've listed some of the biggest crowd-drawing events happening in London and across the UK. Plus, bear in mind that not all tickets will be on sale yet, so we'll be updating this as the year goes on.
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Major sporting events in London 2026 Major UK sporting events to see in 2026Magnificent 7 Boxing: Itauma vs Franklin | 24th JanPremier League Darts | 2nd Feb - 21st MaySix Nations: Scotland vs England | 14th FebCycling National Tracks Championships | 19th-22nd FebCarabao Cup Final | 22nd MarBig Day Out rugby: Bristol Bears vs Harlequins | 28th MarWSL: Arsenal vs Tottenham | 29th MarThe Grand National 2026 | 9th - 11th AprLionesses vs Spain: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | 14th AprQueen's Club Tennis Championships | 8th - 21st JunICC Women's T20 Cricked World Cup | 12th Jun - 5th JulRoyal Ascot 2026 | 16th - 20th JunGallagher Premiership Rugby Final | 20th Jun Wimbledon Championships 2026 | 29th Jun - 12th JulBritish Grand Prix 2026 | 3rd - 5th JulGoodwood Festival of Speed | 9th - 12th JulLondon Athletics Meet | 18th JulGlasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games | 23rd Jul - 2nd AugEngland's Strongest Man & Britain's Strongest Woman | 25th - 26th JulEuropean Athletics Championships | 10th - 16th AugTest Cricket: England vs Pakistan | 19th Aug - 13th SepRugby League Magic Weekend | 4th - 5th SepUnion Jack Classic | 19th SepMajor sporting events in London 2026
Carabao Cup Final
When is it? 22nd March 2026Where is it? Wembley Stadium
Buy Carabao Cup Final tickets at Seat Unique
WSL: Arsenal Women vs Tottenham Hotspur Women
When is it? 29th March 2026Where is it? Emirates StadiumBuy Arsenal Women vs Tottenham Hotspur Women tickets at Ticketmaster
Queen's Club Tennis Championships
When is it? 8th - 21st Jun 2026Where is it? Queen's ClubBuy Queen's Club Tennis Championships at Keith Prowse
Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final
When is it? 20th Jun 2026Where is it? Allianz StadiumBuy Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final tickets at Ticketmaster
Wimbledon Championships 2026
When is it? 29th Jun - 12th Jul 2026Where is it? Wimbledon Tennis ClubThe Wimbledon ballot has now closed, but there are still ways to get tickets to the 2026 tournament. Either you can join the dreaded, but fun, queue when the tournament begins, or you can opt for hospitality tickets which are selling out fast.
Buy Wimbledon hospitality tickets at Seat UniqueBuy Wimbledon hospitality tickets at P1 TravelLondon Athletics Meet
When is it? 18th Jul 2026Where is it? London StadiumBuy London Athletics Meet tickets at Ticketmaster
Union Jack Classic
When is it? 18th Jul 2026Where is it? Wembley StadiumCollege American football is coming to the UK for the first time this summer for the inaugural Union Jack Classic. Top teams Kansas and Arizona State will be facing off at Wembley Stadium in a bid to gain new international fans.
Buy Union Jack Classic tickets at TicketmasterBuy Union Jack Classic tickets at Seat UniqueBest major UK sporting events to see in 2026
Magnificent 7 Boxing: Itauma vs Franklin
When is it? 24th Jan 2026Where is it? Co-op Live, ManchesterBuy Magnificent 7 Boxing: Itauma vs Franklin tickets at Ticketmaster
Premier League Darts
When is it? 2nd Feb - 21st MayWhere is it? Various locationsWe all know Luke Littler is one of the biggest sporting icons of the day, which is why you shouldn't miss the three-month Premier League Darts contest travelling around the likes of Aberdeen, Brighton, Manchester and more.
Buy Premier League Darts tickets at TicketmasterBuy Premier League Darts tickets at Seat UniqueSix Nations: Scotland vs England
When is it? 14th Feb 2026Where is it? Scottish Gas Murrayfield StadiumThe Men's and Women's Six Nations is always a highlight of the rugby calendar with 15 matches per tournament to pick from. The one we've chosen to highlight is Scotland vs England, otherwise known as the Calcutta Cup, which happens to be the oldest cup in rugby history. This contest is always packed with surprises especially following 2025's match where England scooped the trophy for the first time in four years.
Buy Scotland vs England tickets at TicketmasterBuy Six Nations hospitality tickets at TicketmasterCycling National Tracks Championships
When is it? 19th - 22nd Feb 2026Where is it? National Cycling Centre, ManchesterBuy Cycling National Tracks Championships at Ticketmaster
Big Day Out rugby: Bristol Bears vs Harlequins
When is it? 28th Mar 2026Where is it? Principality Stadium, CardiffFor the second year, Bristol Bears are taking one of their matches over the border to Wales' Principality Stadium. The West-Country side will be facing off against Harlequins in a repeat of the 2025 Big Game.
Buy Big Day Out rugby: Bristol Bears vs Harlequins tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Big Day Out rugby: Bristol Bears vs Harlequins tickets at Seat UniqueThe Grand National 2026
When is it? 9th - 11th Apr 2026Where is it? Aintree Racecourse, LiverpoolBuy The Grand National 2026 tickets at Jockey Club
ICC Women's T20 Cricked World Cup
When is it? 12th Jun - 5th Jul 2026Where is it? Various locationsEngland and Wales will host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, bringing together twelve of the world's top teams in a thrilling contest for the coveted trophy. The current champions are New Zealand, who will be hoping to bring home another win this time.
Buy ICC Women's T20 Cricked World Cup tickets at T20Buy ICC Women's T20 Cricked World Cup tickets at Seat UniqueRoyal Ascot 2026
When is it? 16th - 20th Jun 2026Where is it? Ascot Racecourse, BerkshireBuy Royal Ascot 2026 tickets at Ticketmaster
British Grand Prix 2026
When is it? 3rd - 5th Jul 2026Where is it? Silverstone Racecourse, TowcesterBritish Grand Prix tickets are on sale. This incredible race is a once in a lifetime experience for so many motorsport fans, and with Lando Norris currently holding the trophy, we can't wait to see if another Brit takes the title.
Buy British Grand Prix 2026 tickets at Motorsport Tickets Buy British Grand Prix 2026 tickets at Seat UniqueGoodwood Festival of Speed
When is it? 9th - 12th Jul 2026Where is it? Goodwood Estate, West SussexBuy Goodwood Festival of Speed tickets at Seat Unique
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
When is it? 23rd Jul - 2nd Aug 2026Where is it? Glasgow (various locations)Buy Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games tickets
England's Strongest Man & Britain's Strongest Woman
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