Miami 2026 Sports Calendar: World-Class Events All Year in One of the USA’s Top Sports Cities

Few cities in the world rival Miami when it comes to hosting elite, globally recognized sports events. With its international flair, cutting-edge venues, and unparalleled hospitality, Miami continues to shine as one of the United States' top sports destinations.

In 2026, Miami’s sports calendar reaches new heights—not only with the FIFA World Cup 26™ on deck, but also with high-impact events like the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, the Miami Open, College Football Playoffs, and the return of legacy events like the Miami Marathon and Bacardi Cup Regatta.

New additions, including the PGA Tour Signature Event, E1 Powerboat Series, Formula E, and HYROX Fitness Festival, further showcase Miami’s range and evolution as a global sports hub.

Max Verstappen/RedBull team in Miami. Photo/RedBull

2026 Major Sports Events in Miami (Confirmed and Recurring)

Winter 2026

• Miami Marathon

  
  

  Date TBA (Typically Late January) – One of the nation’s premier distance races, drawing thousands of runners from around the world.

  
  

• College Football Playoffs and National Championship

  
  

  January 1, 2026 – Capital One Orange Bowl (College Football Playoff Quarterfinal)

  
  

  January 19, 2026 – College Football Playoff National Championship

  
  

• NHL Winter Classic

  
  

  January 2, 2026 – Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers at loanDepot park

  
  

• Bacardi Cup Regatta

  
  

  Date TBA (Typically March) – A world-renowned sailing event celebrating nearly a century of racing tradition in Biscayne Bay.

Spring 2026

• World Baseball Classic

  
  

  March 6–11 – Pool D Play: Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Israel, Nicaragua

  
  

  March 13–14 – Quarterfinals

  
  

  March 15–16 – Semifinals

  
  

  March 17 – Championship Game

  
  

• Miami Open presented by Itaú

  
  

  March 15–29 – Hard Rock Stadium – One of the top ATP and WTA 1000 tournaments, attracting tennis' biggest stars.

  
  

• Formula E (Electric Street Racing)

  
  

  Date TBA – Spring 2026 – All-electric open-wheel racing on Miami’s streets, promoting sustainability and high-speed excitement.

Summer 2026

• FIFA World Cup 26™ Matches – Miami Stadium

  
  

  June 15 – Match 13 – Group Stage

  
  

  June 21 – Match 37 – Group Stage

  
  

  June 24 – Match 49 – Group Stage

  
  

  June 27 – Match 71 – Group Stage

  
  

  July 3 – Match 86 – Round of 32

  
  

  July 11 – Match 99 – Quarterfinal

  
  

  July 18 – Match 103 – Bronze Final

Fall 2026

• PGA Tour Signature Event – Miami

  
  

  Date and Venue TBA – Fall 2026 – A top-tier tournament featuring the best players in the world as part of the PGA Tour’s elite Signature Series.

  
  

• E1 Powerboat Series – Miami Stop

  
  

  Date TBA – Fall 2026 – Cutting-edge, electric-powered boat racing near Downtown Miami or Miami Beach.

  
  

• Unrivaled Women’s Basketball

  
  

  Date TBA – Fall 2026 – A new, innovative women’s pro basketball league featuring star athletes in a player-owned format.

  
  

• NASCAR Cup Series Championship Weekend

  
  

  November 6–8, 2026 – Homestead-Miami Speedway

  
  

  November 8 – Cup Series Championship Race

Year-Round Highlights

• Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

  
  

  Date TBA (Typically May) – Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock StadiumOne of the most glamorous and high-profile races on the global F1 calendar.

  
  

• HYROX Fitness Festival

  
  

  Date TBA – A mass-participation indoor fitness racing event combining strength and endurance challenges.

  
  

• Miami Dolphins – NFL Season

  
  

• Miami HEAT – NBA Season

  
  

• Miami Marlins – MLB Season

  
  

• Inter Miami CF – MLS Season

  
  

By ML Staff.