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2026 Sports News | Sports Calendar Nigeria | Key Dates & Events to Watch

2026 Sports Calendar: Biggest Events and Dates to Watch

Sports fans have a packed calendar in 2026, from major African football tournaments and the FIFA World Cup to the Premier League, Champions League, tennis, Formula 1 and major international sporting events. Here are the key 2026 sports dates Nigerian fans should know.

January 2026 Sports Events

AFCON Final – 18 January 2026

The Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco concluded on 18 January after beginning in December 2025. AFCON remains one of the biggest sporting competitions for Nigerian football fans.

Australian Open – 18 January to 1 February 2026

The first tennis Grand Slam of the year took place at Melbourne Park, featuring many of the world's leading men's and women's tennis players.

February 2026 Sports Events

Winter Olympics – 6 to 22 February 2026

Milano Cortina hosted the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy, bringing together leading winter-sport athletes from around the world.

March to December 2026

Formula 1 World Championship – March to December 2026

The 2026 Formula 1 season features races around the world before concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

May and June 2026 Sports Events

French Open – 18 May to 7 June 2026

Roland-Garros in Paris hosts one of tennis's four Grand Slam tournaments and the biggest event of the clay-court season.

UEFA Champions League Final – 30 May 2026

Europe's biggest club football competition reaches its climax with the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest.

June and July 2026 Sports Events

FIFA World Cup – 11 June to 19 July 2026

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest football event of 2026. The expanded tournament is being staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico and features 48 national teams.

Nigerian football supporters will closely follow the tournament as the world's biggest football nations compete for the World Cup trophy.

Wimbledon – 29 June to 12 July 2026

Wimbledon returns to the All England Club in London for the world's most famous grass-court tennis tournament.

July and August 2026 Sports Events

Commonwealth Games – 23 July to 2 August 2026

Glasgow hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Athletics, boxing, swimming, weightlifting and other sports traditionally attract strong interest from Nigerian supporters.

Women's Africa Cup of Nations – 26 July to 16 August 2026

Nigeria's Super Falcons compete against Africa's leading women's national teams at WAFCON Morocco 2026.

The tournament is particularly important for Nigerian fans, with the Super Falcons traditionally among the strongest teams in African women's football.

August 2026 Sports Events

Premier League 2026/27 Season – August 2026

English Premier League football returns in August, beginning another season of huge interest in Nigeria. Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and other leading clubs continue to command enormous Nigerian audiences.

US Open – 23 August to 13 September 2026

The final tennis Grand Slam of the year takes place in New York, bringing together the world's leading players on hard courts.

September 2026 Sports Events

CAF Champions League 2026/27 Begins

Africa's leading club competition returns in September, with qualifying rounds beginning another race to become continental champions.

UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase Begins

European Champions League football returns in September, with the biggest clubs in Europe beginning their campaigns for the continent's most prestigious club trophy.

October and November 2026 Sports Events

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games – 31 October to 13 November 2026

Senegal hosts the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, a historic event as Africa hosts an Olympic sporting event for the first time.

The competition is expected to attract significant attention across Nigeria and the rest of West Africa.

December 2026 Sports Events

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – December 2026

The Formula 1 season concludes at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, potentially deciding the Formula 1 Drivers' and Constructors' Championships.

Major 2026 Sports Events for Nigerian Fans

FIFA World Cup 2026
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Premier League 2026/27
UEFA Champions League
CAF Champions League
Formula 1 World Championship
Australian Open
French Open
Wimbledon
US Open
Commonwealth Games
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

What is the 2026 sports calendar?

The 2026 sports calendar covers all major football and sporting events happening throughout the year. From the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Premier League season, Champions League, Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and all four tennis Grand Slams. Nigerian fans can follow fixtures, results and live scores for every major competition right here on Bonus9ja.

What are the biggest sporting events in 2026 for Nigerian fans?

The biggest sporting events for Nigerian fans in 2026 include the FIFA World Cup starting 11 June, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations from 26 July featuring the Super Falcons, the Premier League 2026/27 season beginning in August, the CAF Champions League, the Dakar Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, and the UEFA Champions League. Formula 1, Wimbledon and the Commonwealth Games also attract significant Nigerian interest.

Where can I find live scores and fixtures for 2026 events?

You can follow live scores, fixtures and results for all major 2026 sporting events on Bonus9ja. Our live scores page covers over 50 football leagues including the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Champions League and Nigerian leagues. Scores are updated regularly throughout match days so you never miss a goal.

2026 Sports Calendar: Biggest Events and Dates to Watch