Here is a list of the upcoming major football (soccer) sporting events.

Major events include FIFA World Cup for men and women, AFC Asian Cup, African Cup of Nations, the Euros, Confederations Cup, Copa América. Let me know if you think something is missing or needs updating.

Staying organized with the sports schedule is essential for any dedicated fan looking to catch the biggest matchups. Planning your month around these fixtures? Bookies release free bets ahead of most marquee dates on this calendar, giving you the perfect opportunity to find extra value as you prepare for the next wave of elite competition.

See also the current major sporting events calendar.

Year Date(s) Event Location
2026 Aug 12 UEFA Super Cup Red Bull Arena, Salzburg
2026 Aug 15 The 2026/27 La Liga season begins Spain
2026 Aug 21 2026/27 Premier League season begins England
2026 Aug 21 2026/27 France’s Ligue 1 season begins France
2026 Aug 22 2026/27 Italy's Serie A season kicks off Italy
2026 Aug 28 2026/27 German Bundesliga kicks off Germany
2026 Sept 5-27 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Łódź, and Sosnowiec
2026 Sept 19 to Oct 6 Asian Games Nagoya, Japan
2026 October 13–14 UEFA Champions League (League Phase) Europe
2026 October 20–21 UEFA Champions League (League Phase) Europe
2026 Nov 9-17 FIFA International Break Around different continents
2026 Nov 28 Conmebol 2026 Copa Libertadores final Montevideo, Uruguay
2026 Dec 8-9 UEFA Champions League (Sixth Round) Europe
2026 Dec 18 2026 MLS Cup USA
2026 Nov - Dec Intercontinental Cup TBA
       
2027 Jan – Feb 5 AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia
2027 Jan 27 UEFA Champions League Europe
2027 Jan 8-10 The Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2027 Jan 27-31 FIFA Women's Champions Cup Miami, Florida
2027 Feb 16-17 UEFA Champions League (Knockout playoff) Europe
2027 Feb 18 and Feb 25 UEFA Europa League (Knockout round play-offs) Europe
2027 Feb 18 and Feb 25 UEFA Conference League (Knockout round play-offs) Europe
2027 March 9–10 and March 16-17 UEFA Champions League (Round of 16) Europe
2027 March 11 and March 18 UEFA Europa League (Round of 16) Europe
2027 March 22-30 FIFA international break Around the world
2027 April 3 The Emirates FA Cup London
2027 April 6-7 UEFA Champions League (Quarter-finals) Europe
2027 April 24 The Emirates FA Cup London
2027 May 22 English FA Cup Final London
2027 May 26 UEFA Europa League Final  Europe
2027 June 5 UEFA Champions League Final Europe
2027 June 9-13 UEFA Nations League Finals Europe
2027 June 19 to July 17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
2027 TBA FIFA U-20 World Cup Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
2027 Jun 24–Jul 25 Women's World Cup Brazil
2027 Oct-Dec Intercontinental Cup TBA
       
2028 Jun-Jul 49th Copa América TBA
2028 Jan 5 - Jan 30 Women's Club World Cup TBA
2028 June 9–July 9 Euro 2028 UK and Ireland
2028 Oct-Dec Intercontinental Cup TBA
2028 TBA African Cup of Nations TBA
       
2029 Jun FIFA Club World Cup TBA
2029 July Euros (Women) Germany
2029 Dec Intercontinental Cup TBA
       
2030 June FIFA World Cup Spain, Portugal and Morocco
2031 TBA Women's World Cup USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica
2032 June - July Euro 2032 Italy and Turkey
2034 TBA FIFA World Cup Saudi Arabia
2035 Jun-Jul Women's World Cup UK

Note: Any date and time listed represent the local date and time

Disclaimer: Please note that event dates are believed to be correct at the time of publication, though they are subject to change.