If COVID-19 doesn’t continue to spoil the party, we can look forward to a year full of major sporting events. Let’s hope all professional sports will make their return. And we will probably see an increase in fantasy sports games offered by leagues and tournaments as well. Digital fan engagement has become more important than ever, and it’s here to stay.
We’ve listed the 21 biggest sporting events of 2021, based on their expected audience and TV/OTT viewership.
⭐ Denotes having its own fantasy sports game.
The list: 21 biggest sporting events of 2021
January
13-31 January – IHF Men’s Handball World Championship – Egypt – Website
February
6 February – 20 March – Six Nations Rugby – Europe – Website ⭐
7 February – Super Bowl LV – Tampa, Florida, USA – Website ⭐
9-21 February – FIS World Ski Championships – Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – Website
April
5-11 April – The Masters Golf – Augusta, Georgia, USA – Website ⭐
May
20-23 May – Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix – Monaco – Website ⭐
21 May – 6 June – IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship – Belarus and Latvia – Website
29 May – UEFA Champions League Final – Istanbul, Turkey – Website ⭐
June
11 June – 10 July – Copa América – Argentina and Colombia – Website
11 June – 11 July – Euro 2020 – Europe – Website
12-13 June – 24 Hours of Le Mans – France – Website
26 June – 18 July – Tour de France – France – Website ⭐
28 June – 11 July – Wimbledon – London – Website
July
8-22 July – NBA Finals – USA and Canada – Website ⭐
23 July – 8 August – Olympic Summer Games – Tokyo, Japan – Website
September
18 September – 16 October – Women’s Rugby World Cup – New Zealand
19-26 September – UCI Road Cycling World Championships – Flanders, Belgium
21-26 September – Ryder Cup Golf – Kohler, Wisconsin, USA – Website
October
October – November – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Cricket – India – Website
19-27 October – MLB World Series Baseball – USA – Website ⭐
November
14-21 November – ATP Finals Tennis – Turin, Italy – Website
