The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has launched its latest Dubai Sports Events Calendar, featuring more than 500 sporting events, including over 80 international tournaments and championships, scheduled across the emirate during the 2026-2027 season.
The initiative follows the directives of Sheikh Mansoor bin
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and
Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, and aims to support the growth of Dubai’s
sports sector in line with international standards and best practices.
Developed in cooperation with the Dubai Digital Authority,
the calendar will be available free of charge through the DubaiNow application,
providing residents and visitors with comprehensive information on sporting
events, venues, schedules and participation requirements.
The platform will allow sports enthusiasts to discover
competitions, follow their favourite teams and athletes, attend tournaments and
access registration procedures for events.
The accompanying website will also provide detailed
information throughout the season, improving accessibility for Dubai’s diverse
population and international visitors.
The initiative supports Dubai’s position as a global
destination for sporting events and sports tourism, bringing together
international athletes, fans, professionals and decision-makers across a broad
range of disciplines.
Major sporting events scheduled for November
The season’s programme includes several high-profile events
beginning in November. The Dubai Fitness Challenge will run from October 31 to November
29, while the Dubai International Rally is scheduled for November 5-8.
The FIBA 3X3 World Tour will take place on November 6-7,
followed by the Dubai Premier Padel P1 Championship from November 8-15.
Golf enthusiasts can attend the DP World Tour Championship
from November 12-15, while the T100 Triathlon is scheduled for November 13-15.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Dubai Championship
will take place on November 14, followed by the Emirates Dubai Sailing Grand
Prix on November 21-22 and the HYROX Championship on November 27-28.
The World Sports Summit, scheduled for December 28-29, will
bring global sports stars, industry experts and decision-makers to Dubai to
discuss developments across the international sports sector.
The 2026 World Triathlon Women’s Cup Dubai will be held on
December 6 at Al Mamzar Beach Park.
January and February feature international competitions
January 2027 will open with the Michelin 24H Dubai endurance
race, scheduled for January 8-10, followed by the Dubai Marathon on January 17.
The Dubai leg of the 2027 Beach Volleyball World Pro Tour is
scheduled for January 20.
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic will take place from January 21-24
at Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, while the Silver Polo Cup is scheduled
for 23 January and the Burj2Burj Half Marathon for January 24.
February’s programme will include the UAE Tour Women from February
3-6, the Spinneys 92 Dubai Cycling Race on February 7-8 and the Nad Al Sheba Ramadan Tour from February
8-28.
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will run from February
14-27, while the UAE Tour Men is scheduled for February 15-21.
The women’s cycling race is the only UCI Women’s WorldTour
event in the Middle East.
March and April complete the programme
March will feature the Dubai Games, the Gold Polo Cup from March 3-20, the Dubai Polo Challenge Cup on March 6 and the L’Étape du Tour de France cycling competition on March 20-21.
The season’s major highlights will include the Dubai World
Cup, described as the world’s richest horse-racing night, scheduled for March 27.
The Al Gaffal Traditional Sailing Race, featuring local
60-foot sailing boats, is scheduled for early April.
Through the expanded calendar and digital access, the Dubai Sports Council aims to make the emirate’s sporting programme more accessible while strengthening its international profile as a hub for major competitions and sports tourism. -TradeArabia News Service