Upcoming Sports Events: Sports events and venues are a very vital part for various competitive exams such as SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, Railways, Bank, UPSC, WBCS, etc. Such exams often ask a few questions from upcoming sports events and venues. As the list of upcoming sports events and venues are a very important part of the current affairs; it will help the aspirants to prepare better for the exam. R
So here, we are providing you with a list of complete upcoming sports events and venues that includes various sports which are scheduled to be held in different countries and venues. This list of upcoming sports events & venues will be beneficial for the aspirants to score good marks in the upcoming competitive examinations.
Upcoming Sports Events and Venues
Summer Olympic Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2020
Postponed to the year 2021 |
Tokyo, Japan |
| 2. |
2024 |
Paris, France |
| 3. |
2028 |
Los Angeles, United States |
| 4. |
2032 |
Brisbane, Australia |
Summer Paralympic Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2020
Postponed to the year 2021 |
Tokyo, Japan |
| 2. |
2024 |
Paris, France |
| 3. |
2028 |
Los Angeles, United States |
| 4. |
2032 |
Brisbane, Australia |
Winter Olympic Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2022 |
Beijing, China |
| 2. |
2026 |
Milan & Cortina, Italy |
Winter Paralympic Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2022 |
Beijing, China |
| 2. |
2026 |
Milan & Cortina, Italy |
Summer Youth Olympic Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2018 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2. |
2026 |
Dakar, Senegal |
Winter Youth Olympic Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2020 |
Lausane, Switzerland |
| 2. |
2024 |
Gangwon, South Korea |
Commonwealth Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2018 |
Gold Coast, Australia |
| 2. |
2022 |
Birmingham, England |
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2022 |
Hangzhou, China
However, due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak, the Asian Games 2022 is postponed.
Authorities have not announced any alternative date so far. |
| 2. |
2026 |
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| 3. |
2030 |
Doha, Qatar |
| 4. |
2034 |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
FIFA World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2022 |
Qatar |
| 2. |
2026 |
Canada, United States and Mexico |
FIFA Women’s World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2023 |
Australia
New Zealand |
FIFA U- 20 Men’s World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2021
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
It will take place in 2023 |
Indonesia |
ICC Cricket World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2023 |
India |
| 2. |
2027 |
South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe |
| 3. |
2031 |
India and Bangladesh |
Asian Cricket Council Asia Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2018 |
United Arab Emirates |
| 2. |
2022 |
Sri Lanka |
| 3. |
2023 |
Pakistan |
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2022 |
Christchurch, New Zealand |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2021 |
UAE, Oman
Originally it was decided to host by India |
| 2. |
2022 |
Australia |
| 3. |
2024 |
United States, West Indies |
| 4. |
2026 |
India, Sri Lanka |
| 5. |
2028 |
Australia, New Zealand |
| 6. |
2030 |
England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2020 |
Melbourne, Australia |
| 2. |
2023 |
South Africa |
ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2023 |
Bangladesh |
ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2020 |
Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| 2. |
2022 |
Antigua, West Indies |
AIBA World Boxing Championships
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2021 |
Belgrade, Serbia |
| 2. |
2023 |
Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| 3. |
2025 |
Osaka, Japan |
BWF World Badminton Championships
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2021 |
Huelva, Spain |
| 2. |
2022 |
Tokyo, Japan |
| 3. |
2023 |
Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 4. |
2025 |
Paris, France |
| 5. |
2026 |
India |
World Athletics Championships
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2022 |
Eugene, United States |
| 2. |
2023 |
Budapest, Hungary |
National Games of India
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2020 |
Goa (36th) |
| 2. |
2021 |
Uttarakhand (37th) |
| 3. |
2022 |
Andhra Pradesh (38th) |
| 4. |
2023 |
Meghalaya (39th) |
Khelo India Youth Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2020 |
Guwahati, Assam |
| 2. |
2021 |
Postponed
The Khelo India Youth Games 2021 is scheduled to be conducted in February 2022 at Panchkula, Haryana |
| 3 |
2022 |
Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh |
Khelo India University Games
| Sl.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1 |
2020 (1st Edition) |
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| 2. |
2021 |
Karnataka
Postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 3 |
2022 (2nd Edition) |
Bangalore, Karnataka |
Cycling Summit
| SL.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2021 |
India
Host cities – Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore |
Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships
| SL.No |
Year |
Venue |
| 1. |
2023 |
India
Host cities – Ahmedabad (Gujarat) |