Sports calendar 2026: major events and where to stay

February 17, 2026

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This year, the Winter Olympic Games return to Italy for the first time in two decades, the Football World Cup introduces a new format with 48 teams spread across North America, and the major cycling tours include unprecedented cross-border stages.

All these developments mean more movement, greater logistical demands, and an unprecedented need for corporate accommodation for teams, media, and staff.

In this article, we review the most important sporting events of 2026 and provide some guidance on how to find apartments for professionals in the host locations.

Sports capitals of 2026

Milan-Cortina, host of the Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympic Games represent the most anticipated multi-sport event of the year and will take place from February 6 to 22. These are the confirmed venues, hosting 116 competitions such as:

Milan for ceremonies and ice hockey
Cortina for alpine skiing and snowboarding
Valtellina for biathlon

National delegations, broadcast teams, and IOC staff deploy their operations across a territory under high tourist pressure during winter. And some of them have used this shortcut to solve their stays:

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→ Where to stay in Milan and Cortina during the Winter Games

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Football across the Americas

The FIFA World Cup crowns the summer with its most ambitious edition, running from June 11 to July 19 across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

With 48 national teams and 104 matches, standout locations include:

Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca for the opening match
MetLife Stadium in New York for the decisive stages of the competition
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for some of the most intense fixtures

Qualified teams, accredited press, and FIFA’s operations staff will travel between cities separated by thousands of kilometers. If that is also your case, score a goal by saving the links in the list above.

International competitions across multiple venues

The following championships take place in multiple locations around the globe. That is why having Apartool as a single accommodation provider, with an apartment portfolio in more than 85 countries, is a clear advantage.

Formula 1 calendar for 2026

The 2026 season travels the world from March to December. From the opening race in Melbourne to the grand finale in Abu Dhabi, and for the first time with a stop in Madrid, Formula 1 is synonymous with constant mobility. Here is the full calendar:

Date	Race	City	Country
Mar 5–8	Australia	Melbourne	Australia
Mar 13–15	China	Shanghai	China
Mar 26–29	Japan	Suzuka	Japan
Apr 10–12	Bahrain	Sakhir	Bahrain
Apr 17–19	Saudi Arabia	Jeddah	Saudi Arabia
May 1–3	Miami	Miami	USA
May 22–24	Canada	Montreal	Canada
Jun 5–7	Monaco	Monte Carlo	Monaco
Jun 12–14	Spain	Barcelona	Spain
Jun 26–28	Austria	Spielberg	Austria
Jul 3–5	Great Britain	Silverstone	United Kingdom
Jul 17–19	Belgium	Spa	Belgium
Jul 24–26	Hungary	Mogyoród	Hungary
Aug 21–23	Netherlands	Zandvoort	Netherlands
Sep 4–6	Italy	Monza	Italy
Sep 11–13	Madrid	Madrid	Spain
Sep 24–26	Azerbaijan	Baku	Azerbaijan
Oct 9–11	Singapore	Marina Bay	Singapore
Oct 23–25	USA	Austin	USA
Oct 30–Nov 1	Mexico	Mexico City	Mexico
Nov 6–8	Brazil	São Paulo	Brazil
Nov 19–22	Las Vegas	Las Vegas	USA
Nov 27–29	Qatar	Lusail	Qatar
Dec 4–6	Abu Dhabi	Yas Island	UAE

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Teams, FIA staff, and media crews will travel constantly and will need accommodation solutions tailored to their needs.

MotoGP calendar for 2026

Let’s move on to another travelling competition in motorsport. From February to November, MotoGP will visit 22 circuits with logistical requirements similar to those of Formula 1.

Date	Race	City	Country
Feb 27–Mar 1	Thailand	Buriram	Thailand
Mar 20–22	Argentina	Río Cuarto	Argentina
Mar 27–29	Americas	Austin	USA
Apr 10–12	Qatar	Lusail	Qatar
Apr 24–26	Spain	Jerez	Spain
May 8–10	France	Le Mans	France
May 15–17	Catalonia	Montmeló	Spain
May 29–31	Italy	Mugello	Italy
Jun 26–28	Netherlands	Assen	Netherlands
Jul 10–12	Germany	Sachsenring	Germany
Aug 7–9	Great Britain	Silverstone	United Kingdom
Aug 28–30	Aragon	Alcañiz	Spain
Sep 11–13	San Marino	Misano	Italy
Oct 2–4	Japan	Motegi	Japan
Oct 9–11	Indonesia	Mandalika	Indonesia
Oct 23–25	Australia	Phillip Island	Australia
Oct 30–Nov 1	Malaysia	Sepang	Malaysia
Nov 13–15	Portugal	Portimão	Portugal
Nov 20–22	Valencia	Cheste	Spain

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For those who need to attend the final race, which will take place at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, booking accommodation in Valencia is a very good option.

Champions League 2025/2026

The qualifying rounds of this competition began in July 2025 with a renewed format: 36 teams in a single league where each club plays eight matches against different opponents.

This results in a high volume of travel for teams, sponsors, and media, who must manage temporary apartments across Europe within very short time frames.

The tournament is currently concluding the first leg stage and resumes on February 24 with return matches in stadiums in Madrid, Leverkusen, Milan, and Newcastle. The grand final will take place on May 30, 2026 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, a city preparing to welcome thousands of football professionals and fans.

2026 Tennis Grand Slam calendar

As every year, the four Grand Slams not only bring together the biggest names in tennis, but also mobilize a global industry of media and competition staff.

Australian Open 2026

Melbourne opens the calendar from January 18 to February 1. Its geographic location on the opposite side of the world forces European teams to plan their stay well in advance.

Roland Garros 2026

From May 24 to June 7, Paris becomes the clay court capital. Roland Garros is not only a sporting challenge but also a logistical one: the city, already very busy, significantly increases its accommodation demand due to tourists, media, and the tournament’s operational teams.

For those traveling with sports teams, production crews, or special requirements, we recommend Apartool’s fully equipped apartments in Paris.

Wimbledon 2026

With its immaculate grass courts and all-white dress code, Wimbledon represents the best of classic tennis. London hosts the event from June 29 to July 12. The tournament’s duration and its location in the southwest of the city add a logistical challenge that can be solved with Apartool’s wide range of temporary accommodation in London.

US Open 2026

The US Open closes the tennis circuit from August 30 to September 13 in the heart of New York. It is the most commercial and media-focused Grand Slam, and also the most unpredictable in terms of schedules and urban traffic.

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center welcomes thousands of professionals from across the Americas and beyond, making well-located, functional, and flexible accommodation such as Apartool’s essential.

2026 Cycling Grand Tours calendar

Once again, Europe becomes the stage for one of the most demanding and travelling competitions in sport: the cycling Grand Tours.

Giro d’Italia 2026

Held between May 8 and May 31, the Giro offers a spectacular route across the Italian landscape. The Giro’s logistics are especially demanding because it combines highly touristic regions with rural areas that have limited hotel supply, making guaranteed accommodation for staff and press a complex task.

Tour de France 2026

The Tour is not only the most prestigious race in the cycling calendar, but also the most followed worldwide. From July 4 to July 26, France lives and breathes the competition, with mountain stages in the Alps and the Pyrenees as well as flat stages through wine regions.

It also includes highly televised days such as the iconic finish on the Champs-Élysées, which requires extensive planning to secure temporary accommodation in Paris.

La Vuelta 2026

La Vuelta runs from August 22 to September 13 across Spain and Portugal. In addition to visiting rural regions, the route passes through major cities where it is advisable to arrange accommodation in advance, such as Bilbao, Zaragoza, and Madrid.

With Apartool, you always win

In sporting events like these, where everything must run with precision, having Apartool as an accommodation provider helps keep up with the pace and demands of the competition without distractions.

With proven experience in the Paris Olympic Games and the Barcelona America’s Cup, Apartool adapts to the specific needs of each group, from sports delegations to international press or event staff.

And if the city you need to travel to was not featured in this article, no problem. You just need to request a booking and Apartool will look for the best options for you.

Sports calendar 2026: major events and where to stay

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