Sports Calendar 2026 for January Events: Full Schedule Dates, Venues, Locations.

This expanded list includes all confirmed major events, ongoing tournaments, and notable matchups from reliable sources. Leagues like NBA, NHL, and soccer are in season—specific games vary weekly. Dates/venues subject to final confirmation.

Full List: Comprehensive Calendar of January 2026 Events

Jan 1: Capital One Orange Bowl (CFP Quarterfinal) – American Football – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL, USA

Jan 2: NHL Winter Classic: Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers – Ice Hockey – loanDepot park, Miami, FL, USA

January 2–11: United Cup -- Tennis-- Sydney and Perth, Australia

Jan 3–17, 2026 Dakar Rally (Motor Sports)- (Saudi Arabia)

Jan 4–8: The Ashes (5th Test: Australia vs. England) – Cricket – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia

Jan 7–11, 2026: WTT Champions Doha (Table Tennis) __ (Qatar).

Jan 10, 2026: World Athletics Cross Country Championships __ (USA).

European Championships & Skating

Jan 9–11, 2026: ISU European Speed Skating Championships __ (Poland).

Jan 12–17: ASB Classic __ Tennis , Auckland, (New Zealand).

Jan 13–18, 2026: ISU European Figure Skating Championships __ (UK).

Jan 16–18, 2026: ISU European Short Track Speed Skating Championships __ (Netherlands).

Jan 15–Feb 1: European Men's Handball Championship – Handball – (Denmark, Norway, Sweden).

Jan 16 2026: One Championship: Multiple Fight Nights __ Bangkok (Lumpinee Stadium)

Jan 18–Feb 1: Australian Open – Tennis – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, (Australia).

Jan 19: College Football Playoff National Championship – American Football – Miami, FL, (USA)

Jan 20–Feb 7: UEFA Futsal EURO – Futsal – Riga, Latvia & Kaunas, (Lithuania)

Jan 23 2026: One Championship: Multiple Fight Nights __ Bangkok (Lumpinee Stadium)

Jan 24, 2026 Pegasus World Cup (Horse Racing) - (Florida, USA).

Jan 23–25: X Games Aspen – Extreme Sports – Aspen, CO, (USA).

Jan 24: Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin – Boxing – Co-op Live, (Manchester, UK).

Jan 31: Miami ePrix (Formula E Round 3) – Auto Racing – (Miami, FL, USA).

Throughout January: NBA Regular Season – Basketball – Various locations (USA/Canada)

Throughout January: NHL Regular Season – Ice Hockey – Various locations (North America)

Throughout January: Premier League & La Liga – Soccer – Various locations (Europe)

Throughout January: Potential UFC events – MMA – Various locations