Sporting Events Calendar 2018 - Month by Month

If you're serious about sports betting, you need to know exactly when the action kicks off for the major annual sports events all around the world. That way you'll never miss out on a golden opportunity to place some bets! Of course, keeping track of dozens of global events isn't easy, so we've prepared a list of every sporting event for you. Read on to find out what's on when and get ready to plan your assault on the bookmakers!

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January

  • Australian Open (Tennis)

  • National Championship (College Football)

  • Rose Bowl (College Football)

  • Winter X Games

February

  • African Cup of Nations (Soccer)

  • NFL Superbowl (Football)

  • Six Nations Rugby Starts (Rugby)

  • Daytona 500 (Motor Racing)

March

  • MLS League Starts (Soccer)

  • Grand Prix Season Starts (Motor Racing)

  • March Madness (College Basketball)

  • MLB Season Starts (Basketball)

April

  • The Masters (Golf)

  • Grand National (Horse Racing)

  • Major League Lacrosse Starts (Lacrosse)

  • Indian Premier League Starts (Cricket)

  • Snooker World Championship Starts (Snooker)

May

  • Europa Cup Final (Soccer)

  • English FA Cup Final (Soccer)

  • French Open (Tennis)

  • Stanley Cup Finals (Hockey)

  • Kentucky Derby (Horse Racing)

  • Indianapolis 500 (Motor Racing)

  • Final Rugby Champions Cup (Rugby)

June

  • CFL Starts (Football)

  • Wimbledon (Tennis)

  • US Open (Golf)

  • NBA Finals (Basketball)

  • UEFA Champions League Final (Soccer)

  • America's Cup (Sailing)

  • Le Mans 24 Hour Race (Motor Racing)

  • Summer X Games (Extreme Sports)

July

  • British Open (Golf)

  • Tour de France (Cycling)

August

  • US Open (Tennis)

  • EPL Starts (Soccer)

  • US PGA (Golf)

  • NCAA Starts (College Football)

  • ESL Pro League Starts (e-Sports)

  • All-Ireland Football & Hurling Finals (Gaelic Games)

September

  • NFL Starts (Football)

October

  • World Series (Baseball)

  • NHL Starts (Hockey)

  • Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe (Horse Racing)

  • Rugby Champions Cup Starts (Rugby)

  • AFL Grand Final (Australian Football)

November

  • Melbourne Cup (Horse Racing)

  • CFL Grey Cup (Football)

December

  • MLS Cup (Soccer)

  • PDC World Darts Championships Start (Darts)

  • World Rugby Sevens Series Starts (Rugby)

  • Big Bash League Starts (Cricket)