UAE Sports Calendar 2026-27: Major Events by Date

November 2026

Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, 5 to 8 November, Yas Links. DP World Tour Championship, 12 to 15 November, Jumeirah Golf Estates. SailGP Dubai, 21 and 22 November, Port Rashid. ILT20 season 5 begins 22 November. Emirates Dubai 7s, 27 to 29 November. SailGP Grand Final, 28 and 29 November, Emirates Palace.

December 2026

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 3 to 6 December, Yas Marina Circuit. The ILT20 final is in Dubai on or around 20 December, according to ESPNcricinfo.

January to March 2027

AJP Abu Dhabi International, 15 to 17 January. Dubai Marathon, 17 January. Hero Dubai Desert Classic, 21 to 24 January. Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, 14 to 27 February. Dubai World Cup, 27 March.

Further out

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam jiu-jitsu stop is on 7 to 9 May 2027. We do not list the UAE Tour cycling race for 2027, because its dates were not confirmed in sources we could open.

Events in this guide

Nov12to 15

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FAQ

What is the biggest sporting event in the UAE?+

By profile, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Dubai World Cup and the DP World Tour Championship. We do not rank them by attendance.

Which month has the most sport?+

November 2026, with golf, sailing, rugby and cricket all starting or playing.

Is the UAE Tour in 2027?+

We could not confirm dates for 2027 from a source we could open, so we do not list it.

Last checked 20 Oct 2026

Sources

UAE sports calendar 2026-27: every major event in date order

November 2026

December 2026

January to March 2027

Further out

Events in this guide

DP World Tour Championship, Dubai

Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix

Emirates Dubai 7s

Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

Dubai Marathon

Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Dubai World Cup

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