Global sports are entering one of the busiest periods of the calendar. NFL and college football teams are in preseason training camps ahead of the 2026 season, while MLB is approaching the playoff stretch after the trade deadline. Women’s golf, tennis, and cycling headline the international calendar with the AIG Women’s Open, Washington Open finals, and Tour de France Femmes underway. The Commonwealth Games are concluding in Glasgow, showcasing athletics, boxing, cycling, swimming, and other Olympic sports. Soccer leagues across Europe and North America are completing preseason preparations, while Formula 1 and MotoGP continue their summer championship battles. Across combat sports, motorsports, esports, and global leagues, teams and athletes are positioning themselves for crucial championship races over the coming weeks.
North American Sports
- NFL
- Training camps continue across the league.
- Preseason games are set to begin this week as teams evaluate rookies and finalize depth charts.
- NCAAF / NCAA Football
- Fall camps are underway nationwide.
- Coaches are beginning quarterback competitions and preseason evaluations.
- NBA
- Offseason continues with free-agent signings and roster development.
- Teams focus on Summer League evaluations and preparations for training camp.
- WNBA
- Regular season continues with playoff races tightening.
- League attention remains on postseason positioning.
- NCAAB / WNCAAB
- Offseason recruiting and transfer portal activity continue.
- Teams prepare for preseason practices later this year.
- NHL
- Offseason roster moves continue.
- Clubs prepare for rookie camps and training camp announcements.
- MLB
- Clubs enter the critical stretch after the trade deadline.
- Division races and Wild Card battles are intensifying across both leagues.
- MLS
- Regular season continues with clubs battling for playoff positions.
Soccer
- English Premier League (EPL)
- Clubs conclude preseason tours ahead of the new season.
- Women’s Soccer
- Domestic leagues and international competitions continue.
- National teams continue preparations following the Olympic cycle.
- FIFA World Cup
- National federations continue planning and player development following the expanded 2026 tournament.
Tennis
- ATP
- Washington Open and North American hard-court season continue.
- Players prepare for the US Open Series.
- WTA
- Jessica Pegula advanced to the Washington Open final and will face Alexandra Eala, who reached her first WTA final after defeating Naomi Osaka.
- Grand Slams
- Attention shifts toward the US Open following Wimbledon.
Golf
- Women’s Golf
- The AIG Women’s Open concludes with one of the strongest fields of the season competing for a major championship.
- Men’s Golf
- The PGA Tour Rocket Classic concludes this weekend.
Cricket
- ICC / Global Leagues
- International bilateral series and domestic T20 competitions continue across multiple nations.
Motorsports
- Formula 1
- Championship battle continues during the European summer schedule.
- NASCAR Cup Series
- Drivers continue competing for playoff qualification.
- NASCAR Xfinity Series
- Championship contenders continue their regular-season campaign.
- IndyCar
- Teams prepare for the next championship round.
- MotoGP
- Riders continue battling for the world championship entering the second half of the season.
Cycling
- Tour de France Femmes
- Lorena Wiebes won Stage 1 and claimed the overall race lead after an impressive uphill sprint finish.
- UCI Events
- Summer road racing calendar continues throughout Europe.
Rugby
- Rugby Union
- International fixtures and domestic competitions continue.
- Rugby League
- Club competitions progress toward postseason play.
Boxing
- Professional boxing promotions continue announcing major fall title fights.
- Amateur programs remain focused on international competitions.
MMA
- UFC
- Fighters continue preparing for upcoming title events.
- Bellator / PFL / ONE Championship
- Major promotions continue regular event schedules.
Olympic Sports
- Track & Field
- Commonwealth Games athletics conclude with multiple medal events.
- Swimming
- U.S. National Championships continue alongside international competition.
- Gymnastics
- National team preparations continue for upcoming international meets.
- Volleyball
- Indoor and beach volleyball circuits continue worldwide.
- Judo / Taekwondo / Karate
- International World Tour competitions remain active.
Esports
- Major global leagues continue summer competition across leading titles including:
- League of Legends
- Counter-Strike
- VALORANT
- Dota 2
- Overwatch
- Mobile esports tournaments
Commonwealth Games / World Championships
- Glasgow hosts the final days of the 2026 Commonwealth Games with medal events in athletics, boxing, cycling, swimming, netball, lawn bowls, and para-sports.
