Sports Calendar 2026–2027: Upcoming Sports Events & Dates
The biggest upcoming sporting events in one place: dates, venues and what makes each one matter. Every date is checked against the official league or organizer, and anything not announced yet is marked TBA.
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Sports events in November 2026
Nitto ATP Finals 2026
Nov 15–22, 2026
Inalpi Arena, Turin, Italy
The season-ending tournament for the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the year.
NFL Thanksgiving Day Games 2026
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Bears at Lions 1 p.m. ET · Eagles at Cowboys 4:30 p.m. ET · Chiefs at Bills 8:20 p.m. ET
Ford Field, AT&T Stadium and Highmark Stadium, Detroit, Arlington and Orchard Park
Three games on Thanksgiving Day, with a Thanksgiving Eve game (Packers vs. Rams) on Nov. 25 and a Black Friday game (Broncos at Steelers) on Nov. 27.
Sports events in December 2026
NBA Cup Championship 2026
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
The final of the NBA's in-season tournament moves from Las Vegas to historic Hinkle Fieldhouse for the first time.
Army–Navy Game 2026
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 3 p.m. ET
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
College football's great service-academy rivalry, played at MetLife Stadium for the first time.
College Football Playoff First Round
Dec 18–19, 2026
Campus sites (set when the bracket is revealed on Dec. 6)
Four first-round games of the 12-team playoff, hosted on the higher seeds' home fields.
MLS Cup 2026
Fri, Dec 18, 2026
Home stadium of the finalist with the better regular-season record
The MLS final moves to a Friday night for the first time in league history.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Fiesta, Cotton, Peach and Rose Bowls, Glendale, Arlington, Atlanta and Pasadena
The Fiesta Bowl opens the quarterfinals on Dec. 30, then the Cotton, Peach and Rose Bowls fill New Year's Day.
2027 NHL Winter Classic
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · Late afternoon local time
Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
The Utah Mammoth host the Colorado Avalanche outdoors on New Year's Eve, the first NHL outdoor game in Utah.
Sports events in January 2027
Australian Open 2027
Jan 11–31, 2027
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
The first Grand Slam of the year. Opening week runs Jan. 11–16 and the main draw Jan. 17–31.
College Football Playoff Semifinals
Jan 14–15, 2027
Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl, Miami Gardens and New Orleans
The Orange Bowl hosts the first semifinal on Jan. 14 and the Sugar Bowl the second on Jan. 15.
CFP National Championship 2027
Mon, Jan 25, 2027
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
The college football title game, played on a Monday night in Las Vegas.
Sports events in February 2027
Super Bowl LXI
Sun, Feb 14, 2027
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
The NFL championship returns to SoFi Stadium. It is the first Super Bowl played on Valentine's Day.
MLB Spring Training 2027 Opens
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
Cactus League (Arizona) and Grapefruit League (Florida), Arizona and Florida
All 30 clubs open Spring Training games on the same day. Team report dates have not been announced yet.
MLB's labor contract expires Dec. 1, 2026. If there is a lockout, Spring Training dates could change.
NBA All-Star Weekend 2027
Feb 19–21, 2027 · All-Star Game Sun., Feb. 21
Phoenix Suns home arena, Phoenix, AZ
Rising Stars on Friday, the skills, 3-point and dunk contests on Saturday, and the 76th All-Star Game on Sunday.
Daytona 500 2027
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
NASCAR's biggest race moves back one week, off Presidents' Day weekend, to avoid Super Bowl weekend.
Sports events in March 2027
MLB Opening Day 2027
Mar 24–25, 2027 · Opening Night Wed., Mar. 24 · 14 games Thu., Mar. 25
MLB ballparks
The earliest Opening Day in MLB history: one game on Opening Night, then 14 games the next day.
MLB's labor contract expires Dec. 1, 2026. The schedule could change if a new deal is not reached in time.
Sports events in April 2027
NCAA Men’s Final Four 2027
Apr 3–5, 2027 · Semifinals Sat., Apr. 3 · Final Mon., Apr. 5
Ford Field, Detroit, MI
March Madness ends in Detroit for the first time since 2009.
The Masters 2027
Apr 8–11, 2027
Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA
The first men's major of the year. Practice rounds and the Par 3 Contest come earlier in the week.
Sports events in May 2027
Kentucky Derby 2027
Sat, May 1, 2027 · Kentucky Oaks Fri., Apr. 30
Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY
The 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Sports events in June 2027
U.S. Open Golf 2027
Jun 17–20, 2027
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CA
The 127th U.S. Open, and the seventh at Pebble Beach. Practice rounds start June 14.
Men’s College World Series 2027
Jun 18–28, 2027 · Finals Jun. 26–27, Game 3 Jun. 28 if needed
Charles Schwab Field, Omaha, NE
Eight college teams play for the national title in Omaha.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
Jun 24 – Jul 25, 2027
Estádio do Maracanã (opener and final), Rio de Janeiro and seven other cities, Brazil
64 matches in eight Brazilian cities. The opener and the final are both at the Maracanã.
Wimbledon 2027
Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2027
All England Lawn Tennis Club, London, United Kingdom
The grass-court Grand Slam, two weeks in southwest London.
Sports events in July 2027
MLB All-Star Game 2027
Jul 12–13, 2027 · Home Run Derby Mon., Jul. 12 · All-Star Game Tue., Jul. 13
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Wrigley Field hosts the Midsummer Classic for the fourth time, and the first since 1990.
MLB's labor contract expires Dec. 1, 2026. Dates could change if a new deal is not reached in time.
Sports events in August 2027
Little League Baseball World Series 2027
Aug 18–29, 2027
Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium, South Williamsport, PA
Twenty teams of 10- to 12-year-olds from around the world play for the Little League title.
Sports events in September 2027
Ryder Cup 2027
Sep 17–19, 2027 · Event week Sep. 13–19
Adare Manor, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Europe vs. the United States in the centenary staging of the Ryder Cup.
Dates not announced yet
NBA Finals 2027
June 2027 (dates not announced)
The NBA has not announced the 2027 Finals dates yet.
Stanley Cup Final 2027
June 2027 (dates not announced)
The NHL has not announced the 2027 Stanley Cup Final dates yet.
World Series 2027
Late October 2027 (MLB has not announced postseason dates)
The 2027 regular season is scheduled to end Sept. 26. MLB has not announced the postseason or World Series dates yet.
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Football and hockey events this winter
The next eight weeks are packed: five NFL games over Thanksgiving week, the 12-team College Football Playoff, and an outdoor NHL game on New Year's Eve. Open a guide for the full schedule, TV channels and what to bring.
- NFL Thanksgiving 2026: November 25–27 (five games, Wednesday to Black Friday)
- College Football Playoff 2026–27: December 18, 2026 to the January 25, 2027 title game in Las Vegas
- 2027 NHL Winter Classic: December 31, 2026 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
- Super Bowl LXI: February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium
Baseball events to plan around in 2027
Baseball has the busiest calendar of any US sport, and 2027 starts early. MLB has scheduled the earliest Opening Day in its history, and the All-Star Game returns to Wrigley Field for the first time since 1990. One thing to know: MLB's labor contract expires on December 1, 2026, so the 2027 dates could change if a lockout delays the season. We will update these pages as soon as anything changes.
- MLB Opening Day 2027: March 24–25, 2027
- MLB All-Star Game 2027: July 13, 2027 at Wrigley Field (Home Run Derby July 12)
- Little League World Series 2027: August 18–29, 2027 in South Williamsport, PA
- Men's College World Series 2027: June 18–28, 2027 in Omaha
- MLB Spring Training 2027: games start February 19, 2027
Get ready: gear for the season ahead
Whether you play, coach or just watch, these are our most useful guides for the events on this calendar.
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Racing and big days out
How we keep this calendar accurate
Every date on this page comes from the official league, governing body or event organizer, such as MLB, the NFL, the NCAA, Little League International, FIFA and the tournament hosts. Each event card links to its source and shows when we last checked it.
If an organizer has not announced dates yet, we say so instead of guessing. You will see these events under "Dates not announced yet" until the official schedule is out. Dates, venues and start times can change, so always confirm with the organizer before you book travel or tickets.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest sporting events in 2027?
In the US, the headline events of 2027 include Super Bowl LXI (Feb. 14), the Daytona 500 (Feb. 21), the Men's Final Four (Apr. 3–5), the Masters (Apr. 8–11), the Kentucky Derby (May 1), the U.S. Open golf at Pebble Beach (June 17–20), the MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field (July 13) and the Little League World Series (Aug. 18–29). Globally, the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil runs June 24 to July 25.
When is MLB Opening Day 2027?
MLB has scheduled Opening Night for Wednesday, March 24, 2027, with 14 games on Thursday, March 25. It is the earliest Opening Day in MLB history. The schedule could change if a new labor agreement is not reached in time.
When is the Super Bowl in 2027?
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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How often is this sports calendar updated?
We check upcoming events against official sources regularly and update the page whenever a date, venue or schedule is announced or changes. Completed events drop off the list automatically.
