Dubai: In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the Council has launched the latest ‘Dubai Sports Events Calendar’, featuring a comprehensive programme of sporting events being held across Dubai during the 2026-2027 season, together with detailed information on individual events.
The new calendar includes more than 500 events, including over 80 international tournaments and championships that support the continued growth of the sports sector in line with international standards and best practices.
Launched in cooperation with the Dubai Digital Authority, the calendar will be freely accessible to all users of the DubaiNow application, which will provide detailed information on sporting events held in Dubai. The application will serve as an online gateway for sports fans looking to attend tournaments, follow their favourite teams and athletes, or enjoy action across a diverse range of sports. It will also provide information on registration procedures for attending or participating in events.
The website displaying the sports calendar has also been designed to provide in-depth information on events throughout the season, facilitating easy access for the millions of fans of different nationalities who live in Dubai or visit the emirate. The initiative further supports Dubai’s standing as a leading global destination for sporting events and sports tourism.
The extensive programme spans a diverse range of sports and venues across Dubai. It includes the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which runs from 31 October to 29 November; the Dubai International Rally, from 5 to 8 November; the FIBA 3X3 World Tour, from 6 to 7 November; and the Dubai Premier Padel P1 Championship, from 8 to 15 November.
The sporting action will continue with the DP World Tour Championship from 12 to 15 November; the T100 Triathlon from 13 to 15 November; the Professional Mixed Martial Arts League (PFL Dubai) Championship on 14 November; the Emirates Dubai Sailing Grand Prix from 21 to 22 November; and the HYROX Championship from 27 to 28 November.
A major highlight of the season will be the World Sports Summit, scheduled for 28 and 29 December, which will bring together global sporting stars, experts and decision-makers in Dubai.
The 2026 World Triathlon Women’s Cup Dubai is scheduled for 6 December at Al Mamzar Beach Park.
New year highlights
January 2027 will see the start of the 2027 Beach Volleyball World Pro Tour, with a World Series event in Dubai on 20 January. The month will also feature the Dubai Marathon on 17 January; the Hero Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament on the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club from 21 to 24 January; and the Burj2Burj Half Marathon on 24 January. Other January events include Michelin 24H Dubai 2027, from 8 to 10 January, and the Silver Polo Cup, beginning on 23 January.
February’s sporting programme will include the UAE Tour Women, the only UCI Women’s World Tour race in the Middle East, from 3 to 6 February 2027. The UAE Tour Men will take place from 15 to 21 February, while the Nad Al Sheba Ramadan Tournament is scheduled from 8 to 28 February. One of the month’s major attractions will be the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, running from 14 to 27 February. The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge will be held on 7 and 8 February.
Events lined up for March include Dubai Games; the Gold Polo Cup from 3 to 20 March; the L’Étape Dubai by Tour de France 2027 cycling competition from 20 to 21 March; and the Dubai Polo Challenge Cup on 6 March. The month will culminate with the Dubai World Cup, described as the world’s richest horse racing night, on 27 March.
The Al Gaffal Traditional Sailing Race for local 60-foot sailing boats will be held at the beginning of April.