What a year of sport 2020 is shaping up to be. The Olympics, Paralympics and Euro 2020 are likely to keep us all glued to the screens, and that’s before we even consider the year’s annual events across tennis, football and golf. There has never been more ways to watch our favourite athletes and competitions, with millions expected to take in the action from stadiums or their sofas.
Of course, many of us will be watching with something on the line. We all want to get ahead of the game and gain some insider knowledge, so we’ve made things a little easier for you. Our 2020 sports calendar makes sure you’re on top of when every major sporting event is happening and how you should be betting on it.
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Key dates on the 2020 sports events calendar
| Month | Event | Sport | Country | Venue | Watch | Favourite(s) | Dates | Coronavirus Status |
| Jan | FA Cup 3rd Round | Football | England & Wales | Various grounds | BT Sport 1 & BBC One | Man City | 4-6 | Completed |
| Jan | Australian Open | Tennis | Australia | Melbourne Park | Eurosport & Amazon Prime Video | Novak Djokovic; Serena Williams | 20 Jan-2 Feb | Completed |
| Feb | Super Bowl LIV | American Football | USA | Hard Rock Stadium | BBC One | Baltimore Ravens | 2 | Completed |
| Feb | Six Nations | Rugby | Various | Various grounds | BBC One & ITV | England | 1 Feb-14 Mar | Postponed |
| Feb | World Track Championship | Cycling | Germany | Velodrom | BBC One | Netherlands | 28 Feb-4 Mar | Completed |
| Mar | League Cup Final | Football | England | Wembley Stadium | Sky Sports | Man City | 1 | Completed |
| Mar | Cheltenham Races | Horse Racing | England | Cheltenham Racecourse | ITV & ITV 4 | Presenting Percy | 10-13 | Completed |
| Mar | Major League Baseball Season | Baseball | USA | Various stadiums | BT Sport & YouTube | New York Yankees | 26 Mar-27 Sep | Postponed |
| Apr | Grand National | Horse Racing | England | Aintree Racecourse | ITV | Tiger Roll | 2-4 | Postponed |
| Apr | Masters | Golf | USA | Augusta National | SkySports | Brooks Koepka | 9-12 | Postponed |
| Apr | Wolrd Championship | Snooker | England | The Crucible | BBC | Judd Trump | 18 Apr-4 May | Postponed |
| May | PGA Championship | Golf | USA | TPA Harding Park | Sky Sports | Brooks Koepka | 14-17 | Postponed |
| May | FA Cup Final | Football | England | Wembley Stadium | BT Sport 1 & BBC One | Man City | 23 | TBC |
| May | Europa League Final | Football | Poland | Stadion Energa | BT Sport & BT Sport YouTube Channel | Man Utd | 27 | Postponed |
| May | Champions League | Football | Turkey | Atatürk Olympic Stadium | BT Sport & BT Sport YouTube Channel | Man City | 30 | Postponed |
| Jun | European Championships 2020 | Football | Various | Various grounds | BBC One & ITV | England | 12 Jun-12 Jul | Postponed |
| Jun | Copa América | Football | Various | Various grounds | Premier Sports. | Argentina | 12 Jun-12 Jul | Postponed |
| Jun | Tour de France | Cycling | France | Across France | ITV4 & Eurosport | Egan Burnal | 27 Jun-19 Jul | TBC |
| Jun | 24 Hour Le Mans | Motorsport | France | Circuit de la Sarthe Le Mans | ITV4 & Eurosport | Toyota Gazoo Racing | 13-14 | Postponed |
| Jun | Wimbledon | Tennis | England | All England Club | BBC One & BBC Two | Novak Djokovic; Serena Williams | 29 Jun-12 Jul | Cancelled |
| Jul | Open Championship | Golf | England | Royal St George's Golf Club | Sky Sports | Rory McIlroy | 16-19 | TBC |
| Jul | Summer Olympics | Mulit-sports | Japan | Various stadiums | BBC | N/A | 24 Jul-9 Aug | Postponed |
| Aug | Paralympics | Mulit-sports | Japan | Various stadiums | Channel 4 | N/A | 25 Aug-6 Sep | Postponed |
| Aug | US Open | Tennis | USA | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center | Amazon Prime | Novak Djokovic; Serena Williams | 24 Aug-13 Sep | TBC |
| Sep | Ryder Cup | Golf | USA | Whistling Straits | Sky Sports | Team USA | 25-27 | TBC |
| Oct | ICC World T20 | Cricket | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Sky Sports | Australia | 18 Oct-15 Nov | Postponed |
| Nov | Melbourne Cup | Horse Racing | Australia | Flemington Racecourse | Sky Sports | Surprise Baby | 3 | TBC |
| Dec | PDC World Championship | Darts | England | Alexandra Palace | Sky Sports | Michael van Gerwen | 13 Dec-1 Jan | TBC |
**PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK HAS IMPACTED ON MANY OF THE EVENTS COVERED - THE TABLE ABOVE ADVISES THE STATUS OF EACH EVENT**
Sports events calendar January 2020
FA Cup 3rd Round
What is it?
This round sees Premier League teams enter the world’s oldest football cup competition. For many, the competition kicks off proper here, with current holders Manchester City hosting League Two Port Vale.
This round sees Premier League teams enter the world’s oldest football cup competition. For many, the competition kicks off proper here, with current holders Manchester City hosting League Two Port Vale.
Where is it held?
Football grounds across England and Wales.
When is it held?
4-6 January.
Where can I watch?
BT Sport 1 and BBC One.
Current favourite to win competition
Man City 10/3 with Bet365.
Betting tip
Championship Leeds United could take advantage of Arsenal’s poor form to shock the team from the division above.
Australian Tennis Open
What is it?
The first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year and the first chance to win an open in 2020. The 108th annual Australian Open will see Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka defend their titles.
Where is it held?
Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
When is it held?
20 January - 2 February.
Where can I watch?
Eurosport and Amazon Prime Video.
Current favourites
Novak Djokovic 7/4 with Bet365; Serena Williams 11/2 with Bet365.
Betting tip
Despite looking to retain the title after success last year, Naomi Osaka is not hotly tipped by the bookmakers.
Sports events calendar February 2020
Super Bowl LIV
What is it?
The 54th edition of the most star-studded event in America, the Super Bowl decides the league champions of the NFL’s 100th season. Away from the sport, the notable halftime show will see Jennifer Lopez and Shakira perform.
Where is it held?
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
When is it held?
2 February.
Where can I watch?
Live coverage on BBC One.
Current favourites
Baltimore Ravens 12/5 with Bet365
Betting Tip
New England Patriots. An elite defence looking to defend their title, they can’t be written off.
Rugby Six Nations
What is it?
The 21st Six Nations Championship will once again see England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and France compete over the course of five Rugby-packed weeks. Wales enter the annual tournament as champions.
Where is it held?
The Six Nations will be held across six venues in Europe:
Twickenham Stadium London, England
Stade de France Paris, France
Aviva Stadium Dublin, Ireland
Stadio Olimpico Rome, Italy
Murrayfield Stadium Edinburgh, Scotland
Millennium Stadium Cardiff, Wales
When is it held?
1 February - 14 March.
Where can I watch?
BBC One and ITV.
Current favourites
England 3/5 with Bet365.
Betting Tip
England will be hotly tipped after reaching the Rugby World Cup final in 2019, but current Six Nations holders Wales will look to build on their semi-finals run.
Cycling World Track Championship
What is it?
An annual event that tests the various disciplines and distances of track cycling. The top athletes from across cycling will compete for the chance to win the right to wear the famous rainbow jersey.
Where is it held?
Velodrom Berlin, Germany.
When is it held?
28 February - 4 March.
Where can I watch?
BBC One.
Current favourite:
The Netherlands are current favourites following their strong performance at last year’s world road cycling championships
Betting Tip
Home nation Germany could be expected to build on the 6 medals they won in 2019.
Sports events calendar March 2020
League Cup Final
What is it?
Also known as the EFL Cup or Carabao Cup, this is the first piece of domestic silverware up for grabs for teams playing in the English league pyramid.
Where is it held?
Wembley Stadium London, England
When is it held?
1 March.
Where can I watch?
Sky Sports Football/Sky Sports Main Event.
Current favourites
Manchester City 11/10 Bet365.
Betting Tip
Aston Villa could build on facing what will likely be weakened Liverpool side to pull off a cup run.
Cheltenham Races
What is it?
The most notable and prestigious jump racing event of the year, where the top jockeys and horses compete for £4.5 million in prize money. Keep an eye out for the Gold Cup, the final and biggest race of the week. The first event circled on a racing fan’s calendar every year.
Where is it held?
Cheltenham Racecourse, England.
When is it held?
10-13 March.
Where can I watch?
ITV and ITV 4.
Current favourites
Presenting Percy 10/3 in the Gold Cup.
Betting Tip
Elegant Escape is the latest tip for the Gold Cup amongst those following throughout the year.
Major League Baseball Season
What is it?
The latest season of the Major League Baseball. The offseason is in full swing and teams are considering player and free-agent options to try and dethrone last year’s World Series champions, the Washington Nationals.
Where is it held?
Across the United States.
When is it held?
26 March - 27 September.
Where can I watch?
BT Sport and YouTube.
Current favourites
New York Yankees 9/2 with Paddy Power.
Betting Tip
With drafts and preparation still yet to be completed, the Huston Astros are lining up to be an outside choice.
Sports events calendar April 2020
Grand National
What is it?
A horse racing spectacle like no other. Three days of national hunt horse racing in a thrilling atmosphere that draws in an audience of millions.
Where is it held?
Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England.
When is it held?
2-4 April.
Where can I watch?
ITV.
Current favourites
Tiger Roll 7/1.
Betting Tip
No entries have been confirmed yet, but many experts are tipping Tiger Roll to make it three Grand National wins in a row.
The Masters Tournament
What is it?
The first full week of April brings the first major golf tournament of the year. Augusta will once again play host to a competition of the world’s finest golfers, all vying for the Green Jacket. With the Masters always being held in Augusta, form plays much more of a role in your bets.
Where is it held?
Augusta National Golf Club Georgia, United States.
When is it held?
9-12 April.
Where can I watch?
Sky Sports Gold and Sky Sports Main Event.
Current favourites
Brooks Koepka 8/1 with Bet365.
Betting Tip
Tiger Woods shocked the world last year, but you’d be smarter to take a swing on Rory McIlroy or Jon Rahm.
World Snooker Championship
What is it?
The iconic Crucible Theatre plays host once again to the biggest event in British snooker, and the final ranking event in the calendar.
Where is it held?
The Crucible, Sheffield, England.
When is it held?
18 April - 4 May
Where can I watch?
Across the BBC.
Current favourites
Judd Trump 11/4 with Bet365.
Betting Tip
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Neil Roberton are the top picks to dethrone Trump this year.
Sports events calendar May 2020
Golf PGA Championship
What is it?
Since its inception in 1916, the PGA Golf Championship has become a premier sports event and one of the most important in the golfing calendar. It routinely features the strongest and deepest international line up of any golf major.
Where is it held?
TPA Harding Park, California, United States.
When is it held?
14-17 May.
Where can I watch?
Sky Sports Golf.
Current favourites
Brooks Koepka.
Betting Tip
Tiger Woods could build on his success at the 2019 Masters with another major win on home soil.
FA Cup Final
What is it?
The final of the most historic domestic cup competition in football. The 139th edition of the FA Cup Final will see the culmination of a year-long tournament featuring sides from across all English divisions, from the Premier League to amateur levels.
Where is it held?
Wembley Stadium London, England.
When is it held?
23 May.
Where can I watch?
BBC One and BT Sport.
Current favourites
Manchester City 3/1 with SkyBet.
Betting tip
Leicester City could build on their great league form to win a domestic cup trophy.
UEFA Europa League Final
What is it?
The final of European football’s secondary continental competition, which sees the winner automatically reach next season’s Champions League group stages.
Where is it held?
Stadion Energa Gdańsk Gdańsk, Poland.
When is it held?
27 May.
Where can I watch?
BT Sport, BT Sport YouTube Channel.
Current favourites
Manchester United 5/1 with Ladbrokes.
Betting tip
Entering at the knockout stages, last year’s Champions League semi-finalists Ajax will be a hot choice amongst those in the know.
UEFA Champions League Final
What is it?
The final of European football’s most prestigious competition where the best teams from across the continent compete against each other. English side Liverpool are defending champions.
Where is it held?
Atatürk Olympic Stadium Istanbul, Turkey.
When is it held?
30 May.
Where can I watch?
BT Sport, BT Sport YouTube Channel.
Current favourites
Manchester City 3/1 Bet365.
Betting tip
Liverpool look most likely to retain their European title, while Tottenham could cause an upset and replicate their form on the road to the final last year.
Sports events calendar June 2020
European Championships 2020
What is it?
Europe’s elite international competition will see 24 teams compete for one of the most prestigious prizes in football. In 2020, the event will be held across 12 European countries for the first time.
Where is it held?
12 European cities including Brussels, Munich, Amsterdam and London, which will host the final at Wembley Stadium.
When is it held?
12 June - 12 July.
Where can I watch?
BBC One and ITV.
Current favourites
England 4/1 Bet365.
Betting tip
France will look to follow up their World Cup win in 2018, while the Netherlands will want to impress in their first international competition since 2014.
Copa América
What is it?
South America’s international cup competition which sees some of the most notable national teams in history compete against each other. A chance to see some of the world’s best players playing for their country, including Messi and Neymar.
Where is it held?
Stadiums across Columbia and Argentina.
When is it held?
12 June - 12 July.
Where can I watch?
Premier Sports.
Current favourites
Argentina 7/4 with Bet365.
Betting tip
Hosts Columbia could find glory on home soil according to bookmakers.
Tour de France
What is it?
The world’s most prestigious and difficult bike race returns to test riders’ endurance and will. 21 stages over 23 days will decide the winner of the most recognisable event in world cycling.
Where is it held?
Across France, with The Great Depart taking place in Nice.
When is it held?
27 June - 19 July.
Where can I watch?
ITV4 and Eurosport.
Current favourites
Egan Burnal 9/4 SkyBet.
Betting Tip
If Cyclocross superstar Mathieu van der Poel makes his tour debut he could be a worthwhile tip, particularly in the Green Jersey (sprint) competition.
24 Hour Le Mans
What is it?
A truly unique event on the motorsport calendar, the 88th edition of the world’s oldest endurance race will test teams’ ability to build reliable vehicles and drivers’ perseverance on the world-famous track.
Where is it held?
Circuit de la Sarthe Le Mans, France.
When is it held?
13-14 June.
Where can I watch?
Eurosport.
Current favourites:
2018 and 2019 winners Toyota Gazoo Racing are hard to look past.
Betting Tip:
The Porsche Team will be the ones to push Toyota if any team can.
Wimbledon
What is it?
Strawberries and cream, rainshower interruptions and (hopefully) some glorious London sunshine. The iconic tennis tournament will bring together the world’s best once again for two weeks of world-class singles and doubles action.
Where is it held?
All England Club Wimbledon, England.
When is it held?
29 June - 12 July.
Where can I watch?
BBC One and BBC Two.
Current favourites
Novak Djokovic 6/4; Serena Williams 8/1 with Bet365.
Betting tip
It’s hard to look past Djokovic and Williams, but Medvedev and Halep look strong bets for the Men’s and Women’s titles respectively.
Sports events calendar July 2020
The Golf Open Championship
What is it?
A golf institution since 1860, this is the world’s oldest golf tournament and one of four annual majors for the sport.
Where is it held?
Royal St George's Golf Club Sandwich, England
When is it held?
16-19 July.
Where can I watch?
Sky Sports.
Current favourites
Rory McIlroy 11/1 with Bet365.
Betting tip
Shane Lowry is not being tipped by experts to replicate last year’s victory but could be an outside option.
2020 Summer Olympics
What is it?
The world’s grandest and most prestigious athletics competition. The spectacle of the multi-sport Olympic Games cannot be matched as athletes have one chance after years of preparation to win Gold for their country.
Where is it held?
Japan, with Tokyo as the host city.
When is it held?
24 July - 9 August.
Where can I watch:
Across the BBC.
Current favourites:
With the absence of Russia at the next games it’ll likely be a straight fight for the top of the podium between the United States and China. Mo Farah is 7/2 for the 10000m with Sky Bet.
Betting Tip:
America’s young Michael Andrew is expected to make a splash in the swimming, while Noah Lyles is a track and field superstar in the making.
Sports events calendar August 2020
Paralympic Games
What is it?
The multi-sport equivalent of the Olympic Games for athletes with physical, mental and sensorial disabilities. This is the 16th edition of the summer games, and the second to be held in Tokyo.
Where is it held?
Japan, with Tokyo as the host city.
