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The 21 biggest sporting events of 2021

By January 6, 2021February 8th, 2024Fantasy Sports
21 biggest sporting events of 2021

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.

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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

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