As we move into April of 2026, sports bettors can look forward to a several months of jam-packed with lots of huge sporting events. No, there won't be a World Cup, but bettors can still count on iconic events like the start of college football, PGA Tour tournaments, and the NFL regular season being in full swing.
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Let's take a look at the 2026 sports betting calendar regarding most of the major sporting events that can be bet on. We'll dive into everything from the tennis and golf majors to the Super Bowl and NBA championship. Some events’ locations and dates are set already, while others, like the World Series or NBA Championship, have tentative dates, but we will have to wait and see what teams will qualify.
| Date | Event | Location |
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| January 18-February 1 | Australian Open | The Hard Courts at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia |
| February 8 | Super Bowl LX | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| March 17 - April 6 | NCAA Tournament | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| April 9-12 | The Masters | Augusta National Golf Course |
| April 23-25 | NFL Draft | Pittsburgh, PA |
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| May 2 | Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky |
| May 11-17 | PGA Championship | Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania |
| May 16 | Preakness Stakes | Pimlico Race Course Baltimore, Maryland |
| May 18 - June 7 | French Open | Paris, France at the Stade Roland Garros |
| June 5-22 | NBA Finals | TBD |
| June 6 | Belmont Stakes | Belmont Park, Elmont, New York |
| June 9-25 | NHL Finals | TBD |
| June 18-21 | US Open (Golf) | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York |
| June 24-26 | NBA Draft | The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| June 29 - July 12 | Wimbledon | The All England Club in London, England |
| July 16-19 | British Open | Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, England |
| August 6 | NFL Hall of Fame Game | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio |
| August 29 | College Football Week Zero | 8 Locations |
| Aug 31 - Sep 13 | US Open (Tennis) | USTA Billie Jean King Center in Queens, New York |
What We Are Looking Forward to in 2026
Sports fans have plenty to look forward to in 2026, but there are a handful of events that stand out above the rest. Here are the three events we are most looking forward to on this year's sports calendar:
March Madness
From a sports betting perspective, there is nothing quite like March Madness. The college basketball action starts early and continues to nearly midnight. We can expect Cinderella stories, star performances, buzzer-beaters, and more.
Selection Sunday follows the conclusion of conference tournaments on Sunday, March 17th. The 2026 tournament will tip off with the First Four on March 17-18, and will conclude with the NCAA championship game on Monday, April 6th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
2026-27 NFL Season
The NFL returns to action in August with the Hall of Fame Game. The game follows the enshrinement ceremony, which is scheduled for August 6th in Canton.
The first game of the NFL regular season will take place on Thursday, September 10th. Few events on the sports betting calendar can live up to the hype and excitement that the start of the NFL season brings.
