The final whistle has blown in New York, bringing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a close. And while Spain may have lifted the trophy, the year’s sporting calendar is far from over. More than anything, this summer’s tournament proved that fans are willing to cross continents – and in this case, three host nations – in pursuit of unforgettable sporting experiences.
The World Cup has always been one of the pinnacle events in global sport, but this edition pushed the tournament further into the world of luxury hospitality and entertainment. There was a star-studded half-time show, ticket prices that climbed into the hundreds of thousands, and hospitality packages that brought spectators closer to the action than ever. At the very top end, superfans could purchase a $4 million package that included the chance to stand on the pitch during the trophy presentation.
Now that the confetti has been swept away and the golden trophy has a new home, millions of fans are wondering what they’re supposed to do with their weekends now. Well, we’ve got the antidote. From Grand Slam tennis to Formula 1 – and, looking a little further ahead, the LA28 Olympics – here’s what to add to your calendar next.
LA28 Olympics
The US isn’t done hosting the world’s biggest sporting events. In just over two years, Los Angeles will welcome the Olympic Games for a third time, following editions in 1932 and 1984, and will also host the Paralympic Games for the first time.
Running from July 14-30, 2028, the Games will bring together more than 50 Olympic and Paralympic sports across some of Southern California’s most recognizable venues. Alongside crowd favorites such as athletics, swimming, and gymnastics, LA28 will introduce several new and returning sports. Squash and flag football will make their Olympic debuts, while cricket, lacrosse, baseball, and softball all return to the program.
LA28 has already opened registration for its second public ticket draw, with the draw taking place in August 2026. While standard tickets are allocated by ballot, official hospitality provider On Location is offering a direct route to access many of the Games’ biggest events, which pair premium seating with lounges, food and beverage options, and exclusive entertainment. There’s also a new ‘Follow My Team’ package, launching on July 28, which gives basketball fans guaranteed hospitality access to every match played by their chosen men’s or women’s national team.
US Open Tennis
Every August, Flushing Meadows becomes the center of the tennis world as the US Open returns to New York for the fourth and final Grand Slam of the season. Running from August 23 to September 13, the tournament is where the year’s biggest rivalries reach their climax. This year, at the age of 39, Djokovic will aim to become the oldest Grand Slam singles champion in tennis history.
Unlike Wimbledon, with its strict traditions, the US Open embraces New York’s vibrant, urban energy, where tense matches can often stretch late into the night under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. The tournament has also developed its own rituals, from courtside street-style fashion to the Honey Deuce cocktail, a Grey Goose vodka and lemonade drink topped with honeydew melon balls that has become synonymous with the US Open.
The city itself is another draw. Late August and early September are among New York’s most energetic periods, with outdoor dining at its best and Fashion Week arriving as the tournament reaches its conclusion.
And like this year’s FIFA World Cup, the US Open has become an entertainment event beyond the sport. This year’s program includes a one-night exhibition bringing Roger Federer back to Arthur Ashe Stadium alongside Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe, as well as a pre-concert from The Lumineers and a closing performance from DJ Zedd.
Formula 1
This weekend will mark the last Grand Prix before the summer break, taking place in Hungary, but F1 will return at the end of August for one of the busiest stretches of the 2026 calendar, with the championship moving from Europe into Asia, the Americas and the Middle East before its December finale in Abu Dhabi.
The post-summer calendar offers some of the most compelling races for travelers. Singapore remains one of F1’s standout destination races, where spectators can experience a night-time street circuit. Austin’s United States Grand Prix combines racing at Circuit of the Americas with live music performances, while the season concludes with a triple header of Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
The second half of the season also brings several notable changes. Madrid will make its F1 debut in September with a new street circuit, giving Spain two races on the calendar alongside Barcelona. The 2026 season also marks the beginning of a new technical era for the sport, with revised regulations, updated power units, and fully sustainable fuels.
Nations Championship Finals
A new addition to rugby’s international sporting calendar (in addition to the Six Nations, the World Cup, and the British & Irish Lions tour, among others), the Nations Championship is a biannual tournament that brings together the best of Northern and Southern Hemisphere teams for one ultimate battle.
Teams play three matches apiece in July – at time of publication, England had just beaten Argentina, South Africa had pummelled Wales, and New Zealand had confidently bettered Ireland – with the finals taking place in November.
The Nations Championship’s inaugural Finals Weekend will be hosted at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham in south-west London from November 27-29, 2026. The Allianz’s hospitality offerings are extensive and luxe, with options including private suites, fine dining by top-rated chefs, Q&As with rugby stars, and free-flowing English sparkling (Nyetimber is the stadium’s official pour).
Super Bowl LXI 2027
Though Super Bowl LXI is still many months away, planning has already begun for one of the biggest dates in the US sporting calendar. On February 14, 2027, the NFL’s championship game will return to Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, marking the second Super Bowl hosted in the city this decade after Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
The return to Los Angeles carries extra meaning: 2027 marks 60 years since the first Super Bowl was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1967. Super Bowl LXI will be the ninth Super Bowl hosted in the greater Los Angeles region, with SoFi Stadium once again providing the backdrop for a week of events beyond the game itself.
As with the World Cup, securing access requires planning well in advance. Official hospitality provider On Location is already accepting fully refundable Access Guaranteed deposits, giving fans priority access once Super Bowl LXI packages are released. These typically include premium game seating, hotel accommodation, pre-game events, private lounge access, and curated entertainment experiences throughout Super Bowl week.
UEFA Euro 2028
For those who are not quite ready to move on from the World Cup, the UEFA Euros, coming in 2028, offers another major football pilgrimage – this time across the Atlantic. The tournament will take place across the United Kingdom and Ireland from June 9 to July 9, 2028, with matches hosted across nine stadiums in eight cities.
The tournament will bring together some of European football’s biggest nations at venues including London’s Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Manchester City Stadium, Liverpool’s Everton Stadium, Newcastle’s St James’ Park, Birmingham’s Villa Park, Glasgow’s Hampden Park, Cardiff’s National Stadium of Wales, and Dublin Arena.
The multi-city format of Euro 2028 encourages international fans to build a wider itinerary around matches, exploring the whole of the UK and Ireland, rather than basing themselves in one host city. Ticketing details have not yet been announced, but demand is expected to be high following record interest in recent tournaments.
