As we approach 2024, sports fans worldwide are gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular year in the world of athletics. With several major sporting events occurring globally, there is sure to be something for every sports enthusiast to enjoy.
Here is our pick of the top 10 major sporting events you should not miss in the upcoming year!
Australian Open
January 15-28
Melbourne, Australia
As usual, the Australian Open blew the whistle to the year’s exciting set of sporting events. The tennis tournament is one of the highly anticipated events in the tennis enthusiasts’ calendar, setting top players from around the world to compete on the hard courts of Melbourne Park.
The competition’s 112th edition took place in Melbourne, Australia until January 28, 2024. Each tournament, fans worldwide travel to Melbourne to cheer on their favorite players and soak up the electric atmosphere of the iconic event.
Announcing a historic victory, Jannik Sinner staged an impressive comeback from a two-set deficit to defeat Russia's Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the Australian Open men's final. At 22, Sinner becomes the first Italian man to win a Grand Slam since 1976, concluding a memorable tournament where he also triumphed over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, securing his maiden major title.
World Aquatics Championships
January 18
Doha, Qatar
The FINA World Championships or World Aquatics Championships features the global tournament of aquatics sports: swimming, diving, high diving, open water swimming, artistic swimming, and water polo. The event was originally scheduled to take place in 2023.
Qatar's capital city Doha will host the 21st World Aquatics Championship on January 18, 2024. FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, organizes the biennial international competition.
World Athletics Indoor Championships
March 1-3
Glasgow, Scotland
The biennial World Athletics Indoor Championships bring together athletes to compete in indoor track and field championships. It is a global competition and has been a major sporting event since 1985.
The 3-day-long WChampionship’s 19th edition is set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from March 1st, 2024. With an interval of 5 years, the same arena hosted the European Athletics Indoor Championships.
World Figure Skating Championships
March 18-24
Montreal, Canada
The World Figure Skating Championships has been a significant and long-awaited competition for sports and art fans every year since 1896. Traditionally the ice dance competition featured teams from the USA, Canada, Russia and a joint European team competing with athleticism and grace on the icy arena.
In 2024, breathtaking performances of Figure Skating will be happening in Montreal, Canada, from March 18 to 24. Russia, which is producing some of the best ice and figure skaters, is expelled from the upcoming competition.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
June
West Indies & the USA
The diversity of the year’s sporting events shall go on! Cricket fans will have their chunk of entertainment in 2024, too, thanks to the ninth edition of the international cricket tournament.
The two-year joint efforts of Cricket West Indies and USA Cricket resulted in a strategic partnership to host the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The majority of the 20 teams that have qualified for the upcoming competition represent Asia and the Americas.
Learn about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Odds HERE.
UEFA European Football Championship
June 14 - July 14
Germany
AKA the Euros, the UEFA European Football Championship is one of the world's most thrilling and prestigious international football events. Football fans are looking forward to the fierce competitions between the teams across Europe every four years.
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The tournament’s 17th edition kicked off in Germany on June 14, 2024 and lasted for a whole month. Since March 2023, the UEFA member men’s national teams have been competing against one another in the qualifying tournament to secure their spot in the ultimate fest.
Spain were the undisputed winners of EURO 2024 after beating England in the final.
Tour De France
June 29 - July 21
Florence, Italy
Interestingly, the annual Tour De France men’s multiple-stage bicycle race owes its emergence to marketing in the early 1900s. The event that was first organized to increase the sales of a French nationwide newspaper is now an exciting cultural and sports event.
The 111th edition of the Tour de France is expected to take place on june 29, 2024 in Florence. Italy. The racing competition will conclude on July 21 with an individual time trial from Monaco to Nice.
Summer Olympics
July 26 - August 11
Paris, France
Another one of the most highly anticipated events of 2024 is the Summer Olympics, which will take place in Paris, France. It will be exactly 100 years since the city of love hosted the pinnacle of athletic achievements’ summer tournament.
The Olympics bring together the best athletes globally to compete in various sports ranging from archery and basketball to golf and artistic gymnastics. Overall, fans watching from all over the world can enjoy 32 sports on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games program.
Summer Paralympics
August 28 - September 8
Paris, France
Paris will be a real hotspot for major sporting events in 2024! Just a few days after the Summer Olympics Paris will host the Summer Paralympics. This event showcases the incredible talent and determination of athletes with disabilities as they compete in sports, including wheelchair basketball, track and field, as well as swimming.
The 22 sports from the 2020 Summer Paralympics are still on the schedule for the 2024 Summer Paralympics, which was confirmed in January 2019.
America’s Cup
September - October
Barcelona, Spain
Let’s end our listicle with one of the oldest and most unique international competitions in the world of sports. America’s Cup, AKA Auld Mug, will have its 37th edition to award the desired trophy to the best yacht group.
The sport of sailing will be held in Barcelona, Spain, from September to October. The match races will be held between the yacht club that currently has the trophy and the yacht club that is challenging the defenders.
As we look ahead to 2024, it is clear that the world of sports has a lot in store for us. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as we approach these epic sporting events.