Major Sports Events in 2026: From ICC T20 World Cup to FIFA World Cup, 8 sporting events you can't afford to miss

Key Highlights

• From cricket and football to athletics, and the Olympics, the sporting calendar will be packed with action almost throughout the year. With several global championships, multi-sport spectacles and high-stakes tournaments scheduled across the calendar, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year in international sport.
• Popular sporting events like the FIFA World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup will also take place this year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADHere are eight major sporting events in 2026 that fans simply cannot afford to miss:1.
• ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Feb 7 - Mar 8)The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off the year in grand style as India and Sri Lanka co-host the tournament from February 7 to March 8.
• Defending champions India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will be aiming to create history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title.2.
• Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 (Feb 6 - Feb 22)One of the biggest multi-sport events in the world, the Winter Olympics, will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.