Sporting events in Abu Dhabi this year promise adrenaline, excitement, and must-see events for every sports fan.
UAE Tour 2026
16th February – 22nd February 2026
This UCI (Union Cyclist International) world tour stage race follows the male cycling teams as they travel across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi hosts several of the finishes and key time trials for the UAE Tour, which determine the results over the course of the week.
England Lions vs. Pakistan Shaheens Tour 2026
20th February – 9th March 2026
One of the most anticipated cricket sporting events in Abu Dhabi in the capital, this season is the England Lions vs Pakistan Shaheens white-ball series taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
The tour comprises two formats, three T20 matches and five 50-over matches. For cricket fans in the city, this is a must-attend!
2026 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi
28th – 29th March 2026
Taking place on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi will be hosting the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series.
The event welcomes the world’s top-ranked elite triathletes and para triathletes for a weekend of high-speed racing.
NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2026
Dates TBC
The NBA is set to return to Abu Dhabi this year. Basketball fever will officially be back in the capital as it returns for another landmark series of games, delivering more world-class basketball action to fans in the UAE.
Tickets will be selling fast, so be sure to join the waitlist for more info!
Abu Dhabi Championship 2026
5th – 8th November 2026
The Abu Dhabi Championship will once again play a key role in the golf calendar in 2026.
With stars such as Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood competing last year, this year there will be no exception in drawing big crowds to Yas Links for the DP World Tour competition.
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2026
28th – 29th November 2026
Abu Dhabi will be hosting the Sail Grand Prix final this year, for the deciding result as the sail season comes to a close.
The high-stakes event will take place at Mina Zayed and will feature a spectator-focused waterfront grandstand.
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
3rd – 6th December 2026
Arguably the biggest sporting event in Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be returning to the capital in December. A sporting occasion where the atmosphere at the Yas Marina Circuit isn’t just about the race itself; it’s a full experience.
Tickets will be selling fast for this so be sure to get them while you can.
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2026
12th December 2026
Registrations are now open for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon.
Featuring a fast, flat, and scenic route designed for personal bests, the course will take runners past the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Hosn, and right through the famous Corniche Road.
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