2026 sports blockbuster

2026 promises to be a thrilling year for sport, with major events lined up for athletes and fans alike. The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya will headline the calendar, while football takes centre stage with the expanded 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

1. Winter Olympics — Milan-Cortina, Italy (Feb 6-22)

2. Badminton Asia Team C’ships — Qingdao, China (Feb 3-8)

3. Thomas and Uber Cup Finals — Horsens, Denmark (April 24 to May 3)

4. FIFA World Cup — United States, Canada and Mexico (June 11-July 19)

5. Commonwealth Games — Glasgow, Scotland (July 23-Aug 2)

6. Malaysia Games (Sukma) — Selangor (Aug 18-24)

7. Asian Games — Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (Sept 19-Oct 4)

8. Asian Para Games — Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (Oct 18-24)

9. Summer Youth Olympic Games — Dakar, Senegal (Oct 31-Nov 13)