Below you will find a worldwide calendar of major sports events in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Focused on incentive houses, meeting planners, and travel agents, this can be used to plan group travel, incentives, congresses and MICE programs.
This page includes dates and destinations for major ahtletic events, like rugby, soccer, tennis, marathons, Grand Prix events and other sports events that attract international travel demand.
Sports Events Worldwide
Sports events in 2026
Sports events in 2027
Sports events in 2028
Sports Events assistance - find the perfect DMC
Many of our DMCs excel at assisting with sports events. They have the right connection to stadiums, hotels, transport companies. Our DMCs will make sure that your guests experience the thrill of the game like never before.
What is a DMC?
A DMC is a Destination Management company. They offer professional service with local knowledge, expertise and resources. They design and implement events, activities, tours, transportation and program logistics.
Sports events take special knowledge. Let us assist you with your next event.
See below on how they can assist.
Transportation logistics * Venue selection * Private tours of iconic sports facilities * VIP seats (not all of our DMCs) * Gourmet dinners and or catering * Luxury accommodation * Tickets (not all of our DMCs).
Do you have an RFP?
To make our DMC work more efficiently, it would help us to have the following information:
- Budget indication
- How many singles/twins
- Competing destinations (if any)
Sports Events assistance - planning your event
Planning a successful sports event for you and your clients is not a mean feat! It quite often means it is hard to find the right accommodation, the transport you need and the assistance required to coordinate this event and make it a big success.
With the help of one of our DMCs, you can rest easier. They assist with the planning process and will turn the stressful enterprise into a roaring success.
Tailored Solutions for Sports Events:
Our DMCs can assist with teams who need to be present for the games and of course as well, visitors who want to watch the matches.
Venue Selection and Logistics:
Finding the perfect venue is essential for the success of any sports event. Here gala dinners can be held, parties to celebrate the team's victories or some fabulous team building.
We will find the perfect setting for your events.
Transportation and Accommodation:
Managing transportation and accommodation logistics is crucial during your sports event. Transportation ranges from airport transfers, shuttle services, and group transportation.
With regards to accommodation, our DMCs can help with the best hotels for participants, teams, and VIP guests.
From audiovisual equipment and signage to staffing and on-site support, our DMC will handle all aspects of event production.
FAQ - Sports Events for Travel Professionals
World Cup Soccer
European Cup Soccer
Champions League Soccer
Euro League Soccer
Euro Conference League.
World Cup Rugby
all Formula - 1 races,
Champions League Basketball
Champions League Handball
Ice Hockey World Cup
AFCON soccer
Wimbledon
Roland Garros
US Open
Australian Open
Premier League Soccer
La Liga Soccer
Which sports event attract the most international group travel?
It is best to start planning these events as soon as you know where the games are played. So as soon as the draws are done.
Some events can be booked 2 years in advance
