"Over the next 12 months the capital will host a vast range of sporting events, truly living up to its rep as the planet's greatest city for sport. Those events will include notable firsts, like Wembley hosting its first ever college American football game) and the inaugural rugby union Nations Championship finals, plus important returns, such as NBA at the O2 and tennis' Laver Cup. In September London will become the first city to have ever hosted the Laver twice."
"That's not to mention all the annual events that will once again take place in London, like Wimbledon, Wembley's footie cup finals and the Ally Pally's PDC World Darts Championship - though the latter is upgrading to a bigger venue within Alexandra Palace for its next edition. London's sporting prowess isn't stopping in 2026, either. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says the capital is looking to host the 2027 Tour de France Femmes,"
London will host a packed 12-month calendar of major sporting events in 2026, spanning basketball, rugby, football, tennis, darts, marathon, and table tennis. Notable firsts include Wembley staging its first college American football game and the inaugural rugby union Nations Championship finals. Returns include the NBA at the O2 and the Laver Cup, making London the first city to host the Laver twice. Annual highlights such as Wimbledon, Wembley cup finals and the PDC World Darts Championship will continue, with Ally Pally upgrading to a larger venue. The mayor aims to attract the 2027 Tour de France Femmes and bids for future global championships.
Read at Time Out London
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