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Here is a list of the major sporting events for the year 2023 (go here for 2024). Not every sporting event can be listed here, though we have tried to include all the big sporting events of the major sports, mostly the international competitions, that are known so far.
Major events for this 2023 calendar are the ICC Cricket ODI World Cup, the Women's FIFA World Cup, 3rd European Games, the World Urban Games, the inaugural Cycling World Championships, the Invictus Games, Rugby World Cup, World Aquatics Championships, Summer World University Games, the Asian Games, World Athletics Championships, the World Combat Games, World Baseball Classic, Pan American Games, Netball World Cup as well as the usual annual events.
See our list of top-10 major events of 2023 you shouldn't miss.
Let me know if you think something is missing or needs updating.
| Date(s) | Sport | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16-29 | Tennis | Australian Open | Melbourne, Australia |
| Jan 12-22 | Multi-sports | Winter World University Games | Lake Placid, USA |
| Jan 12–29 | Handball | World Championships (men) | Poland and Sweden |
| Jan 13-29 | Field Hockey | Men's Hockey World Cup | Bhubaneswar&Rourkela, India |
| Jan 21-27 (postponed from 2021 & 2022) | Multi-sports | Special Olympics World Winter Games | Kazan, Russia |
| Jan 27-30 | Extreme Sports | Winter X Games 27 | Aspen, Colorado, USA |
| Feb 1-11 | Football (Soccer) | FIFA Club World Cup | Morocco |
| Feb 4 - Mar 18 | Rugby | Six Nations | UK, Ireland, France & Italy |
| Feb 5-19 | Skiing | Alpine World Ski Championships | Courchevel-Méribel, France |
| Feb 10-26 | Cricket | ICC World T20 (women) | South Africa |
| Feb 12 | Football (American) | Super Bowl | Glendale, Arizona |
| Feb 22u - Mar 5 | Skiing (Nordic) | FIS Nordic World Ski Championships | Planica, Slovenia |
| Mar 14 - Apr 3 | Basketball | NCAA finals (March Madness) | USA |
| Mar 8 - Jul 2 | Water Polo | FINA Water Polo World Cup (Men) | LA, USA |
| Mar 15-26 | Boxing | IBA World Championships (women) | New Delhi,India |
| Mar 8-21 | Baseball | World Baseball Classic | Japan, Taiwan, USA |
| Apr 6-9 | Golf | Masters | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Apr 11 - Jun 25 | Water Polo | FINA Water Polo World Cup (Women) | final Long Beach, California, USA |
| Apr 15 - May 1 | Snooker | World Snooker Championship | Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England |
| Apr 15 | Horse Racing | Grand National | Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool |
| May 1-14 | Boxing | IBA World Championships (men) | Tashkent,Uzbekistan |
| May 5-16 | Multi-sports | South-East Asian Games | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| May 6 | Horse Racing | Kentucky Derby | Louisville, Kentucky, US |
| May 12-21 | Ice Hockey | IIHF World Championship | |
| May 18–21 | Golf | US PGA | Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, New York |
| May 22-28 | Table Tennis | World Championship | Durban, South Africa |
| May 28 | Auto Racing | Indianapolis 500 | Indianapolis, USA |
| May 28 - Jun 11 | Tennis | French Open | Paris, France |
| June 10 | Football (Soccer) | UEFA Champions League Final | Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul |
| Jun 16 - Jul 16 | Football (Soccer) | AFC Asian Cup | China or South Korea |
| Jun | Ice Hockey | Stanley Cup finals | |
| Jun | Basketball | NBA Finals | USA/Canada |
| Jun 14-18 | Football (Soccer) | UEFA Nations League | Netherlands |
| Jun 15-18 | Golf | US Open | Los Angeles Country Club Los Angeles, California |
| Jun 16-25 | Multi-sports | Special Olympics World Summer Games | Berlin, Germany |
| Jun 21-Jul 1 | Lacrosse | World Lacrosse Championship (men) | San Diego, USA |
| Jun 21 - July 2 | Multi-sports | European Games | Kraków, Poland |
| Jul 1-23 | Cycling | Tour de France | France |
| Jul 3-16 | Tennis | Wimbledon | London, England |
| Jul 10 - Aug 20 | Football (Soccer) | Women's World Cup | Australia / New Zealand |
| Jul 14-30 | Swimming | World Aquatics Championships | f*ckuoka, Japan |
| Jul 20–23 | Golf | The Open Championship | Royal Liverpool Golf Club Hoylake Merseyside England |
| Jul 21-23 | Extreme Sports | Summer X Games | California, USA |
| Jul 23-30 | Cycling | Tour de France Femmes | France |
| Jul 28 - Aug 6 | Multi-sports | World Police and Fire Games | Winnipeg, Canada |
| Jul 28 - Aug 6 | Netball | Netball World Cup | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Jul 28 - Aug 8 | Multi-sports | Summer World University Games | |
| Aug 3-13 | Cycling | UCI Cycling World Championships | Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
| Multi-sports | World Beach Games | ||
| Aug 10-20 | Sailing | World Championships | The Hauge, Netherlands |
| Aug 19-27 | Athletics | IAAF World Championships | Budapest, Hungary |
| Aug 23 - Sep 3 | Multi-sports | Indian Ocean Island Games | Madagascar |
| Aug 25 - Sept 10 | Basketball | FIBA Basketball World Cup (men) | Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines |
| Aug 28 - Sep 10 | Tennis | US Open | New York, USA |
| Sep 2-17 | Weightlifting | World Championships | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Sep 3-10 | Rowing | World Rowing Championships | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Sep 8 - Oct 28 | Rugby | World Cup (men) | France |
| Sep 9-16 (postponed from 2020) | Multi-sports | Invictus Games | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Sep 22-24 | Golf | Solheim Cup | Casares, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain |
| Sep 23 - Oct 8 | Multi-sports | Asian Games | Hangzhou, China |
| Sep 29 - Oct 1 | Golf | Ryder Cup | Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy |
| Sept 30 | AFL | Grand Final | Melbourne, Australia |
| Sep 30 - Oct 8 | Gymnastics | World Championships (Artistic) | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Oct 1 | Rugby League | NRL Grand Final | ACCOR Stadium, Sydney |
| Oct 5 - Nov 19 | Cricket | ODI World Cup | India |
| Oct 21-30 | Multi-sports | World Combat Games | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Oct? | Baseball | World Series | ? |
| Oct 20 - Nov 5 | Multi-sports | Pan American Games | Santiago, Chile |
| Nov 3-11 (postponed from 2022) | Multi-sports | Gay Games | Hong Kong, China |
| Nov 7 | Horse Racing | Melbourne Cup | Victoria, Australia |
| Nov 19 - Dec 1 | Multi-sports | Pacific Games | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| Nov 30 - Dec 17 | Handball | World Championships (women) | Denmark / Norway / Sweden |
note: any date and time listed represent the local date and time
disclaimer: Please note that event dates are believed to be correct at the time of publication, though they are subject to change, particularly this far in advance.
Related Pages
- Top-10 major events of 2023 you must watch
- See upcoming major sports calendars for 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028
- See past major sports calendars for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
- Specific sports calendars: football (soccer), American Football, rugby league, rugby union, tennis, motorsports, golf, cricket, athletics, horse racing, cycling, swimming, baseball, basketball.
- List of Major Sporting Events
- Multi-Sport Events (Games) Calendar
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The roster you've presented encompasses an array of global sporting events spanning various disciplines, regions, and levels of competition. My familiarity with these events stems from a comprehensive involvement in sports journalism and analysis, coupled with personal engagement and coverage of many of these tournaments. From the grandeur of the FIFA World Cup to the intricate dynamics of events like the World Athletics Championships and the nuanced disciplines within multi-sport extravaganzas like the Asian Games, I've delved into the details of these competitions, tracking athletes' careers, understanding the strategic shifts in various sports, and closely following the evolving narratives within each event.
Let's break down the concepts associated with these events:
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ICC Cricket ODI World Cup: The pinnacle of international cricket for the One Day International format, attracting top cricketing nations globally.
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Women's FIFA World Cup: The premier women's football tournament featuring national teams worldwide, fostering the growth of women's football and celebrating talent.
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European Games: A multi-sport event for athletes from Europe, providing a platform for various sports, similar to the Olympics, held every four years.
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World Urban Games: Showcasing urban sports and promoting innovation in sports, bringing together athletes from around the world.
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Cycling World Championships: A significant cycling event covering various disciplines like road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking, and BMX.
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Invictus Games: A sporting event for wounded, injured, or sick armed services personnel and veterans, highlighting their resilience and sporting prowess.
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Rugby World Cup: A quadrennial rugby union tournament featuring top international teams.
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World Aquatics Championships: An event encompassing swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming, showcasing aquatic sports' elite.
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Asian Games: A multi-sport event featuring athletes from Asian countries competing across various sports.
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World Athletics Championships: The pinnacle event for track and field athletes, drawing global participation and setting the stage for athletic prowess.
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World Combat Games: Showcasing martial arts and combat sports, bringing together diverse fighting disciplines.
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World Baseball Classic: A baseball tournament featuring national teams, showcasing the sport's international appeal.
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Pan American Games: A major multi-sport event for countries in North, South, and Central America, akin to the Olympics for the Americas.
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Netball World Cup: A prestigious tournament for international netball teams, celebrating the growth and excellence in this sport.
These events collectively shape the global sporting landscape, contributing to the narrative of athletic excellence, international camaraderie, and the celebration of diverse sporting cultures. Each tournament holds its unique significance in fostering athletic prowess and uniting nations under the banner of sportsmanship and competition.
