IPTV Sports Calendar 2026
The 2026 sports year is packed with unmissable events: the FIFA World Cup comes to North America for the first time in over 30 years, the NFL enters its 107th season, and all four tennis Grand Slams span the calendar from January to September. This month-by-month guide covers every major sporting event in 2026 and exactly how to watch each one with IPTV.
Updated March 2026 · 15 min read
Key Takeaways
- 2026 features 150+ major sporting events across 12 sports — all watchable with one IPTV subscription
- FIFA World Cup 2026 runs June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Canada, and Mexico on Fox, FS1, and Telemundo
- All PPV events included: UFC numbered cards, championship boxing, and WWE premium events at no extra cost
- Every major sports channel included: ESPN, Fox, CBS, NBC, TNT, TSN, Sportsnet — 20,000+ channels total
- Plans start at $49.99/year — a fraction of what cable plus individual sports packages would cost
2026 Sports Year Overview
The 2026 calendar year is arguably the most stacked in recent sports history. The headline event is the FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 through July 19. This is the first time since 1994 that the tournament will be held on North American soil, and the expanded 48-team format means 104 matches over 39 days.
Beyond the World Cup, every major North American professional league runs its full season. The NFL 2026 season kicks off in September with 272 regular-season games. The NBA 2025-26 season wraps up with the Finals in June while the 2026-27 season tips off in October. The NHL crowns a Stanley Cup champion in June, and MLB runs its 162-game schedule from late March through October. The UFC hosts roughly 42 events throughout the year, and the four tennis Grand Slams fill gaps from January through September.
IPTV USA Canada covers every one of these events through 20,000+ live channels. NFL on Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. NBA on TNT and ESPN. NHL on ESPN and TNT. MLB on Fox and TBS. UFC on ESPN and PPV. Soccer on Fox, FS1, and Telemundo. Tennis on ESPN and Tennis Channel. Formula 1 on ESPN2. All included in a single subscription starting at $49.99/year.
January & February 2026
The year starts with a bang. The NFL Playoffs are in full swing, the NHL and NBA regular seasons are at their midpoints, and the Australian Open kicks off the tennis Grand Slam calendar from Melbourne.
| Event | Dates | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| NFL Wild Card Weekend | Jan 10-11 | ESPN, Fox, CBS, NBC |
| NFL Divisional Round | Jan 17-18 | Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN |
| Australian Open (Tennis) | Jan 19 - Feb 1 | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| NFL Conference Championships | Jan 25 | Fox, CBS |
| Royal Rumble (WWE) | Jan 31 | PPV (included) |
| Super Bowl LX | Feb 8 | Fox |
| NBA All-Star Weekend | Feb 13-15 | TNT, ESPN |
| NHL All-Star Weekend | Feb 7-8 | ESPN, TNT |
| UFC Events (multiple) | Monthly cards | ESPN, PPV (included) |
| Daytona 500 (NASCAR) | Feb 15 | Fox |
The Super Bowl on February 8 is the single biggest viewing event of the year. Fox carries the broadcast in 4K Ultra HD, and IPTV USA Canada delivers it without blackout restrictions.
March & April 2026
March brings March Madness, the NHL trade deadline push, and the start of the MLB season. April features the Masters, the NBA and NHL regular season finales, and the beginning of both playoff brackets.
| Event | Dates | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA March Madness | Mar 17 - Apr 6 | CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV |
| Formula 1 Season Opener | Mar 8 (Bahrain GP) | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| WrestleMania 42 (WWE) | Apr 4-5 | PPV (included) |
| MLB Opening Day | Mar 26 | ESPN, Fox, regional networks |
| The Masters (Golf) | Apr 9-12 | CBS, ESPN |
| NBA Play-In Tournament | Apr 14-17 | ESPN, TNT |
| NHL Playoffs Begin | Apr 18 | ESPN, TNT |
| NBA Playoffs Begin | Apr 19 | ESPN, TNT, ABC |
| UFC Events (multiple) | Monthly cards | ESPN, PPV (included) |
March Madness alone features 67 tournament games across four networks. NBA coverage ramps up as the season heads toward the playoffs, and MLB Opening Day on March 26 signals the start of baseball's long summer run.
May & June 2026
May and June are a sports fan's paradise. The NBA and NHL playoffs reach their conference finals and championship rounds, the French Open runs for two weeks, and the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 in North America.
| Event | Dates | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Derby | May 2 | NBC |
| NBA Conference Finals | May 13-26 | ESPN, TNT |
| NHL Conference Finals | May 15-28 | ESPN, TNT |
| French Open (Tennis) | May 24 - Jun 7 | NBC, Tennis Channel |
| Indianapolis 500 | May 24 | NBC |
| NBA Finals | Jun 4-18 | ABC, ESPN |
| Stanley Cup Finals | Jun 6-20 | ESPN, ABC |
| FIFA World Cup Begins | Jun 11 | Fox, FS1, Telemundo |
| US Open (Golf) | Jun 18-21 | NBC, USA Network |
| UFC Events (multiple) | Monthly cards | ESPN, PPV (included) |
June 2026 may be the most packed sports month in history. The NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and the FIFA World Cup group stage all overlap. With IPTV USA Canada, you can stream all of them simultaneously across multiple devices on the Gold or Diamond plan.
July & August 2026 — FIFA World Cup
July 2026 is dominated by the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds and final. Wimbledon overlaps with the World Cup quarterfinals, and the MLB All-Star Game provides a mid-summer break for baseball fans. August brings NFL preseason and the start of college football.
| Event | Dates | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup (Group Stage continues) | Through Jul 2 | Fox, FS1, Telemundo |
| Wimbledon (Tennis) | Jun 29 - Jul 12 | ESPN, ABC |
| FIFA World Cup Round of 32 | Jul 3-6 | Fox, FS1 |
| FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals | Jul 9-10 | Fox |
| MLB All-Star Game | Jul 14 | Fox |
| FIFA World Cup Semifinals | Jul 14-15 | Fox |
| FIFA World Cup Final | Jul 19 | Fox, Telemundo |
| The Open Championship (Golf) | Jul 16-19 | NBC, USA Network |
| NFL Hall of Fame Game | Aug 1 | ESPN, NFL Network |
| NFL Preseason | Aug 1-28 | NFL Network, ESPN, local networks |
| US Open (Tennis) | Aug 31 - Sep 13 | ESPN, ESPN2 |
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 will be the most-watched sporting event of the year worldwide. Fox carries the English-language broadcast and Telemundo handles the Spanish-language feed — both included with IPTV USA Canada.
September & October 2026
September marks the return of the NFL and the start of the NHL and NBA preseasons. The MLB regular season enters its final stretch with the pennant race heating up, and the Ryder Cup brings golf to the spotlight.
| Event | Dates | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| US Open (Tennis, continues) | Through Sep 13 | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| NFL Regular Season Begins | Sep 10 | NBC, ESPN, Fox, CBS |
| Ryder Cup (Golf) | Sep 25-27 | NBC, USA Network |
| MLB Playoffs Begin | Oct 1 | Fox, TBS, ESPN |
| NHL Regular Season Begins | Oct 7 | ESPN, TNT |
| NBA Regular Season Begins | Oct 20 | ESPN, TNT |
| MLB World Series | Oct 23 - Nov 1 | Fox |
| Formula 1 (Season continues) | Bi-weekly races | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| UFC Events (multiple) | Monthly cards | ESPN, PPV (included) |
October 2026 is a rare month where all four major North American leagues — NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB — are all in action simultaneously. The World Series on Fox is the crown jewel of the baseball calendar.
November & December 2026
The final stretch of 2026 belongs to football, hockey, and basketball. Thanksgiving football is a national tradition, the NFL playoff picture takes shape, and the NBA and NHL regular seasons are in full swing. The Formula 1 season wraps up with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and college football's championship weekend sets the stage for the playoff bracket.
| Event | Dates | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| NFL Thanksgiving Games | Nov 26 | Fox, CBS, NBC |
| College Football Rivalry Week | Nov 28 | ABC, ESPN, Fox, CBS |
| MLS Cup Final | Nov (TBD) | Fox, FS1 |
| College Football Playoff (12 teams) | Dec 5-20 | ESPN, ABC |
| Formula 1 Abu Dhabi GP (Season Finale) | Dec 6 | ESPN2 |
| UFC Year-End Events | Dec (multiple) | ESPN, PPV (included) |
| NFL Christmas Day Games | Dec 25 | Netflix, Fox, CBS |
| NBA Christmas Day Games | Dec 25 | ESPN, ABC |
| College Football Bowl Games | Dec 14-31 | ESPN networks |
NFL 2026 Season — Complete Broadcast Guide
The NFL 2026 season runs from September 10 through Super Bowl LXI in February 2027. The 18-week regular season features 272 games spread across five broadcast networks and two streaming platforms.
Network Schedule
- Sunday Early & Late — Fox (NFC) & CBS (AFC)
- Sunday Night Football — NBC (8:20 PM ET)
- Monday Night Football — ESPN/ABC (8:15 PM ET)
- Thursday Night Football — Amazon Prime Video
- NFL RedZone — Sundays 1:00-8:00 PM ET
Key Dates
- Preseason: August 1-28
- Week 1: September 10
- Thanksgiving: November 26
- Christmas Games: December 25
- Playoffs: January 2027
- Super Bowl LXI: February 2027
For a deep dive into every NFL channel and broadcast window, see our complete NFL IPTV channel guide.
NBA 2025-26 Season
The NBA 2025-26 season runs from October 2025 through the Finals in June 2026. Each team plays 82 regular-season games, with national broadcasts on ESPN, TNT, and ABC. The NBA shifted to a new media deal in 2025, and games are now distributed across ESPN/ABC, TNT/TBS, and Amazon Prime Video.
Regular Season
Oct 2025 through April 2026. 1,230 total games across 30 teams. National games air on ESPN (Wednesdays, Fridays), TNT (Tuesdays, Thursdays), and ABC (Saturdays, Sundays).
Playoffs
April through June 2026. Play-In Tournament followed by four rounds of best-of-seven playoff series. Conference Finals on ESPN/TNT, NBA Finals on ABC.
Key Dates
All-Star Weekend: Feb 13-15. Trade Deadline: Feb 6. Play-In: Apr 14-17. NBA Finals: Jun 4-18.
Explore our full NBA channel lineup and schedule for game-by-game details.
NHL 2025-26 Season
The NHL 2025-26 season features 32 teams playing 82 games each from October through April, followed by the Stanley Cup Playoffs in April through June. National broadcasts air on ESPN and TNT, with regional games available through local RSN feeds — all included with IPTV USA Canada.
Broadcast Schedule
- ESPN/ESPN2 — National games (Tues, Wed)
- TNT — National games (Wed, Sat)
- ABC — Saturday afternoon showcases
- NHL Network — Nightly coverage
- All regional RSN feeds included
Season Timeline
- Regular Season: Oct 7 - Apr 17
- All-Star Weekend: Feb 7-8
- Trade Deadline: Mar 7
- Playoffs Begin: Apr 18
- Stanley Cup Finals: Jun 6-20
For Canadian viewers, TSN and Sportsnet carry extensive NHL coverage. Both networks are included with IPTV USA Canada. See our NHL IPTV channel guide for the complete breakdown.
MLB 2026 Season
Major League Baseball's 2026 season runs from Opening Day on March 26 through the World Series in late October. Each of the 30 teams plays 162 games, making MLB the most content-rich league by volume — over 2,430 regular-season games in total.
National broadcasts air on Fox (Saturday Baseball), ESPN (Sunday Night Baseball, Monday and Wednesday games), TBS (Tuesday and select playoff games), and Apple TV+ (Friday Night Baseball). Regional sports networks carry the majority of daily games, and every RSN feed is included with IPTV USA Canada, eliminating the blackout issues that plague traditional streaming services.
Mar 26
Opening Day
Jul 14
All-Star Game (Fox)
Oct 1
Playoffs Begin
Oct 23
World Series (Fox)
Read our full MLB IPTV channel guide for every network, broadcast schedule, and team coverage detail.
UFC & Boxing — Every PPV Included
Combat sports fans get the best value from IPTV. The UFC hosts roughly 42 events per year — about 12 numbered PPV cards (which retail for $79.99 each) and 30 Fight Night cards on ESPN and ESPN+. All are included with IPTV USA Canada at no extra charge.
Major boxing events from Top Rank (ESPN), PBC (Fox, Showtime), and DAZN are also included. Championship bouts that would cost $79.99 to $84.99 on traditional PPV are part of your subscription.
UFC 2026 Schedule Highlights
- UFC numbered events (297-308+) — Monthly PPV
- UFC Fight Night — Bi-weekly on ESPN/ESPN+
- The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) — ESPN
- UFC International Fight Weeks — June & July
- UFC Year-End Blockbuster — December
Boxing 2026 Highlights
- Top Rank cards — ESPN (bi-weekly)
- PBC Championship bouts — Fox, Showtime
- DAZN fight cards — Included
- Matchroom Boxing — DAZN
- Golden Boy Promotions — DAZN
A single UFC PPV costs $79.99. Twelve numbered events per year would cost $959.88. IPTV USA Canada includes all of them plus Fight Nights and boxing for $49.99/year. See our UFC IPTV channel guide and PPV events page for more details.
Soccer & FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the marquee global sporting event of the decade. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this is the first World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches played across 16 venues in three countries. The tournament runs from June 11 through the final on July 19.
Fox and FS1 hold the English-language broadcast rights in the United States, while Telemundo and Universo carry the Spanish-language broadcasts. In Canada, TSN and CTV share the English-language rights, with TVA Sports handling French-language coverage. Every one of these channels is included with IPTV USA Canada.
Club Soccer — Full Season Coverage
Beyond the World Cup, IPTV USA Canada carries every major club soccer league and competition throughout the 2025-26 season:
League Coverage
- English Premier League — NBC, Peacock, USA Network
- La Liga (Spain) — ESPN+
- Bundesliga (Germany) — ESPN+
- Serie A (Italy) — Paramount+, CBS Sports
- Ligue 1 (France) — beIN Sports
- MLS — Apple TV, Fox, FS1
- Liga MX — Fox Deportes, TUDN
Tournament Coverage
- UEFA Champions League — TNT, Paramount+
- UEFA Europa League — Paramount+, CBS Sports
- FIFA World Cup 2026 — Fox, FS1, Telemundo
- CONCACAF Champions Cup — FS1, TUDN
- Copa Libertadores — beIN Sports
- Club World Cup — DAZN
Our dedicated World Cup 2026 IPTV guide covers every group, venue, and broadcast detail you need to know.
Tennis Grand Slams & Formula 1
Tennis Grand Slams 2026
The four Grand Slam tournaments are the pinnacle of professional tennis, spanning the calendar from January to September. Each tournament runs for two weeks, featuring men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles draws. All four are fully covered through IPTV USA Canada.
Australian Open
Jan 19 - Feb 1
ESPN, ESPN2
French Open
May 24 - Jun 7
NBC, Tennis Channel
Wimbledon
Jun 29 - Jul 12
ESPN, ABC
US Open
Aug 31 - Sep 13
ESPN, ESPN2
Formula 1 — 2026 Season
The 2026 Formula 1 season introduces major new technical regulations, making it one of the most anticipated seasons in the sport's history. The calendar features 24 Grand Prix weekends running from March through December, with races on every continent except Antarctica.
ESPN and ESPN2 hold the US broadcast rights, carrying every practice session, qualifying round, sprint race, and Grand Prix live. Sky Sports F1 is also available through IPTV USA Canada for the UK broadcast feed with expert analysis and pre/post-race coverage.
Notable 2026 F1 Races
- Bahrain GP — Mar 8 (Season Opener)
- Monaco GP — May 24
- Canadian GP (Montreal) — Jun 14
- British GP (Silverstone) — Jul 5
- US GP (Austin) — Oct 18
- Las Vegas GP — Nov 22
- Abu Dhabi GP — Dec 6 (Season Finale)
F1 Channels Included
- ESPN — Main race broadcast (US)
- ESPN2 — Practice & qualifying
- Sky Sports F1 — UK feed
- TSN — Canadian broadcast
- All sessions: Practice, Qualifying, Sprint, Race
Check our Formula 1 IPTV channel guide for the complete 2026 race calendar with exact dates and broadcast times.
How to Watch Every Sport with IPTV
Watching all of these events with traditional cable or streaming services would require subscriptions to ESPN+ ($10.99/mo), Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo), Paramount+ ($12.99/mo), DAZN ($24.99/mo), YouTube TV ($72.99/mo), and individual PPV purchases for UFC and boxing. That adds up to over $1,500 per year before PPV costs.
IPTV USA Canada consolidates everything into a single subscription. One login, one app, one monthly or annual payment. Every channel, every PPV, every sport — from the Super Bowl to the World Cup final to UFC championship fights. No blackouts, no geographic restrictions, no surprise charges.
Getting Started in 3 Steps
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Enter your credentials and browse the sports channel category. The built-in EPG shows every upcoming game with times and networks.
Cost Comparison: IPTV vs. Stacking Services
| Service Stack | Annual Cost | Sports Included |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV + ESPN+ + Peacock + Paramount+ + DAZN | $1,550+/yr | Most (no PPV) |
| Cable + PPV purchases (12 UFC) | $2,500+/yr | Most sports |
| IPTV USA Canada | $49.99/yr | Everything + all PPV |
Never Miss a Game in 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. IPTV USA Canada includes 20,000+ live channels covering every major sport — NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, UFC, boxing, soccer, tennis, Formula 1, and more. All PPV events are included at no additional cost, so one subscription covers every event on this calendar.
Yes. Every UFC numbered event, Fight Night card, and major boxing pay-per-view is included in all IPTV USA Canada plans. There are no additional PPV fees — events that cost $79.99 or more on traditional platforms are part of your subscription.
Yes. The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico will be broadcast on Fox, FS1, and Telemundo in the United States, and on TSN and CTV in Canada. IPTV USA Canada carries all of these channels, so every group stage match, knockout round game, and the final will be available live.
Yes. Formula 1 races are broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2 in the United States. IPTV USA Canada includes all ESPN networks, so every practice session, qualifying round, and race from all 24 Grand Prix weekends is available live. Sky Sports F1 is also included for international feeds.
The Australian Open airs on ESPN, the French Open on NBC and Tennis Channel, Wimbledon on ESPN and ABC, and the US Open on ESPN and ESPN2. All four Grand Slam tournaments are fully covered through IPTV USA Canada with no blackout restrictions.
The Silver plan supports one device, the Gold plan supports two simultaneous streams, and the Diamond plan supports four. This means your household can watch different games on different screens at the same time — ideal for families with fans of different sports.
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