From hosting the Men’s T20 World Cup to staging global championships in badminton, athletics, hockey and shooting, 2026 is set to be a landmark year for Indian sport.
2026 places India firmly at the heart of the global sports ecosystem. With World Cups, world championships and elite international tours all hosted at home, Indian fans will enjoy an unparalleled year of action – across stadiums, arenas and tracks nationwide.
One nation. One year. Endless sport.
Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of the biggest events across the country.
Why 2026 Is Huge for Indian Sports
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup hosted in India
- BWF World Championships in New Delhi
- Major international events in hockey, shooting, athletics, tennis and badminton
- Flagship domestic leagues and elite global meets
India Sports Calendar 2026 (Month-wise Highlights)
January 2026: Leagues, Racquets & Road Racing
The year bursts into life with elite domestic and international action:
- Women’s Premier League (Cricket)
- India Open Super 750 (Badminton): New Delhi
- Mumbai Marathon
- Hockey India League: Chennai, Ranchi & Bhubaneswar
February 2026: The Busiest Month on Indian Soil
February is the crown jewel of the calendar:
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Hosted across multiple Indian cities
- Davis Cup Qualifiers (Tennis): Bengaluru
- WTT Star Contender (Table Tennis): Chennai
- Asian Rifle & Pistol Shooting Championships: New Delhi
- Inaugural Shooting League of India
- FIH Hockey Pro League (Home Leg)
March 2026: Big Bats & Precision Sports
- JSW Indian Open (Squash)
- Hero Indian Open (Golf): New Delhi
- Indian Premier League begins (runs through May)
April 2026: Strength Takes Centre Stage
- Asian Weightlifting Championships: Ahmedabad (India hosts the continental meet for the first time since 1982)
August 2026: A Global Spotlight on India
- BWF World Championships (Badminton): New Delhi
- World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet: Bhubaneswar (India’s first-ever Silver-level meet, upgraded from Bronze in 2025)
October 2026: National Glory & International Prestige
- National Open Athletics Championships: New Delhi
- Women’s Indian Open (Golf): Gurugram
- India International Challenge (Badminton): Raipur
November 2026: Shuttle Stars Shine
- Syed Modi India International Super 300 (Badminton): Lucknow
December 2026: A Grand Finish
- Guwahati Masters (Badminton)
- Odisha Masters (Badminton)