Dubai: If you’re a sports enthusiast, your favourite season has arrived.
Dubai’s winter means cooler temperatures and the opportunity to watch or participate in dozens of highly anticipated sporting events spread throughout the city. This year, however, the city has made it easier than ever for you to catch live games.
Now, you don’t have to guess or Google the timings, locations, and registration dates for your favourite sports – you can find the recently launched Dubai Sports Events Agenda right on the DubaiNow app.
Here’s what you need to know.
What is the Dubai Sports Events Agenda?
Under the directive 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 Dubai Sports Council (DSC), announced the launch of the latest Dubai Sports Events Calendar on October 19. The calendar features a comprehensive array of sporting events being held in Dubai through the 2026-2027 season.
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 Digital Dubai – the government body responsible for leading the emirate’s digital transformation – the calendar is freely accessible to all users of the DubaiNow app, which offers detailed information related to all sporting events held in Dubai.
What kinds of sporting events can I find on the app?
The extensive programme spans a diverse range of sports and venues across Dubai. Here are a few to note:
- Dubai Fitness Challenge
- FIBA 3X3 World Tour
- Dubai Premier Padel P1 Championship
- DP World Tour Championship
- T100 Triathlon
- Professional Mixed Martial Arts League (PFL Dubai) Championship
- Emirates Dubai Sailing Grand Prix
- World Sports Summit
- Dubai Marathon
- Hero Dubai Desert Classic
What does the app give me access to?
The DubaiNow app doesn’t just give sports fans detailed information on sporting events held in Dubai, it also serves as an online gateway, where you can learn how to:
- Register or participate in events
- Sign up to attend tournaments and championships
- Follow your favourite teams and athletes
How do I access the Dubai Sports Events Agenda on the DubaiNow app?
Follow these steps:
- Download the DubaiNow app via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Sign in with your UAE PASS.
- The Dubai Sports Events Agenda is the featured service on the dashboard. Tap on it to browse over 500 sporting events from around the city. You can also toggle filters to view specific agenda items, such as international championships, local tournaments, and mass participation events.
- Once you find a sport you’re interested in, tap on the event to check dates, venue locations, as well as team/athlete updates.
- The event page also features a direct link for spectator tickets or participant registration.
Fee: Free of charge