Kickoff for the new year! It all starts with the legendary Four Hills Tournament. In addition, the tennis elite starts the season in Down Under at the Australian Open and the women jump the exciting conclusion at the Ski Jumping World Cup.
All dates at a glance
01.01. until 06.01. | Ski jumping Four Hills Tournament in Germany and Austria |
11.01. to 29.01. | Men's handball in Poland and Sweden |
13.01. to 29.01. | Men's field hockey in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela/India |
16.01. to 29.01. | Tennis Australian Open in Melbourne |
22.01. to 05.02. | Bobsleigh and skeleton in St. Moritz/Switzerland |
23.01. to 29.01. | European Biathlon Championships in Lenzerheide/Switzerland |
27.01. to 29.01. | Luge World Championship in Oberhof |
28.01. until 12.02. | Para-Snow Sport World Championship in Östersund and Are/Sweden |
28.01. to 29.01. | Ski jumping: Women's World Cup in Hinterzarten |
Time for the biggest show on earth: the Super Bowl in Arizona! And it doesn't just move football fans, but the whole world beyond sports.
ISPO Beijing officially ends the Corona break for the Asian sports world and also brings exciting impulses for the European sports and outdoor market. Also of interest to the sports business: INHORGENTA, where innovative wearables such as sports watches will be presented alongside jewelry.
All dates at a glance
06.02. until 19.02. | Ski alpine world championship in Courchevel and Meribel/France |
08.02. until 19.02. | Biathlon World Championship in Oberhof |
10.02. until 12.02. | ISPO Beijing |
12.02. | Football Super Bowl in Glendale/Arizona |
18.02. to 19.02. | Basketball: Men's BBL Cup, Top Four in Oldenburg |
19.02. to 05.03. | Ski Freestyle and Snowboard World Championship in Bakuriani/Georgia |
21.02. to 05.03. | Nordic World Ski Championships in Planica/Slovenia |
24.02. until 27.02. | INHORGENTA |
Winter sports are over, Formula 1 is now the order of the day, and the racing cyclists are getting into the saddle for the one-day classic Milan-San Remo. In India, a new boxing queen is crowned.
At the Sport & Outdoor Media Daywhere OutDoor by ISPO is also an exhibitor, media and brands meet to discuss the latest product developments and the future of the industry. And a look at Austin/Texas is also worthwhile: The sport can also learn from SXSW 2023, where technology and culture meet. Megabrands like Patagonia and exciting startups from all over the world included.
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02.03. - 05.03. | European Athletics Indoor Championships Istanbul/Turkey |
05.03. | Start of Formula 1 season - Bahrain Grand Prix |
09.03. | Sport & Outdoor Media Day |
10.03. to 19.03. | SXSW 2023 |
15.03. to 31.03. | IBA Women's Boxing World Championship in New Delhi/India |
18.03. | Cycling: Milan - San Remo |
18.03. to 26.03. | Women's Curling World Championship in Sandviken |
30.03. | Start of the Major League Baseball season 2023 |
Life is not a sprint, but a marathon! Boston, London, Paris, legendary, feared and yet beautiful. In London, running is not only on the streets. At Wembley Stadium, the national teams of England and Brazil meet for the women's finalissima.
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01.04. - 02.04. | Handball: DHB Women's Cup, Final Four in Stuttgart |
02.04. | Cycling: Tour of Flanders |
02.04. | Paris Marathon |
06.04. | UEFA/CONMEBOL Women's Finalissima: England - Brazil in London |
06.04. to 09.04. | Golf: The Masters in Augusta/United States of America |
07.04. to 30.04. | Chess World Championship |
09.04. | Cycling: Paris - Roubaix |
15.04. to 16.04. | Handball: DHB Cup Men, Final Four in Cologne |
17.04. | Boston Marathon |
21.04. | Trailrunning: Marathon des Sables in Morocco |
23.04. | Cycling: Liège-Bastogne-Liège |
23.04. | London Marathon |
May is the month of decisions. The men's and women's national soccer leagues crown their champions, the tennis elite come together in Paris Bercy for the French Open. And on the other side of the globe, the surf pros ride the wave toward the world championship title in El Salvador.
All dates at a glance
01.05. to 14.05. | Boxing: IBA Men's World Championship in Tashkent/Uzbekistan |
05.05. | Athletics: Diamond League (opener) in Doha |
06.05. to 28.05. | Cycling: Start of the Giro d'Italia |
12.05. to 28.05. | Men's Ice Hockey World Championships in Tampere/Finland and Riga/Latvia |
12.05. | Basketball: Bundesliga men, play-off start |
13.05. to 14.05. | Handball: European League women, Final Four |
14.05. | Trailrunning: Zegama-Aizkorri, Spain |
18.05. | Soccer: DFB Cup, Women's Final in Cologne, Germany |
18.05. to 21.05. | US PGA Championship in Rochester/New Jersey |
19.05. to 10.09. | Basketball: Start of the WNBA season (women) in the USA |
20.05. to 11.06. | Soccer World Cup (U20) men in Indonesia |
22.05. to 28.05. | Table Tennis Individual World Championship in Durban (South Africa) |
27.05. | Soccer: Bundesliga men, 34th (last) matchday |
27.05. to 28.05. | Handball: European League men, Final Four |
28.05. | Soccer: Bundesliga women, 22nd (last) matchday |
28.05. to 11.06. | Tennis: French Open in Paris |
30.05. to 07.06. | Surfing: World Championship in El Sunzal-La Bocana/El Salvador |
31.05. | Soccer: Europa League, men's final in Budapest/Hungary |
31.05. to 01.06. | SPOBIS |
In June, the time has finally come again: Summer vibes, exciting connections, the latest trends and insights from the outdoor scene - OutDoor by ISPO is a must for the outdoor and sports community.
Plus: In Istanbul, the new kings of Europe will be crowned at the Champions League final, while the women battle it out in Eindhoven. 350 miles through the Flint Hills in Kansas, mud, rain, gravel! That's Unbound Gravel Race in Emporia, an absolute highlight of the cycling scene.
All dates at a glance
01.06. to 18.06. | Basketball: NBA Finals men |
03.06. | Cycling: Unbound Gravel Race, Emporia, Kansas |
03.06. | Soccer: DFB Cup, men's final in Berlin |
03.06. | Soccer: Champions League, women's final in Eindhoven |
03.06. to 04.06. | Handball: Women's Champions League, Final Four in Budapest |
04.06. to 06.06. | OutDoor by ISPO |
05.06. to 07.06. | re:publica |
07.06. | Soccer: Conference League, men's final in Prague |
10.06. | Soccer: Champions League, men's final in Istanbul |
06/13-23. | Cycling: Start of the Race Across America, Oceanside, California |
15.06. to 18.06. | Golf: US Open in Los Angeles |
15.06. to 25.06. | European Women's Basketball Championship in Israel and Slovenia |
17.06. to 18.06. | Handball: Men's Champions League, Final Four in Cologne |
17.06. to 25.06. | Sailing: Kiel Week |
17.06. to 25.06. | Special Olympics World Games in Berlin |
21.06. until 08.07. | European Football Championship (U21) of the men in Georgia and Romania |
23.06. until 02.07. | Horse Riding: CHIO in Aachen |
24.06. to 25.06. | Trailrunning: Western States 100, Squaw Valley, Californie |
The Tour de France starts this year with the Grand Depart in Bilbao in the Basque Country on its 3400-kilometer journey. In Wimbledon, the showdown of the tennis scene is on the agenda.
From July 20, the DFB women start their mission to win the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Their first group opponent is Morocco on July 24, and three days later the German women will face Colombia.
All dates at a glance
01.07. until 23.07. | Cycling: Tour de France |
03.07. until 16.07. | Tennis: Wimbledon |
06.07. to 09.07. | Finals 2023 Rhine-Ruhr (DM a.o. athletics) in Düsseldorf, Duisburg |
08.07. to 17.07. | World Championships in Athletics (Para) in Paris |
12.07. to 16.07. | Volleyball: Women's Nations League Finals |
13.07. to 16.07. | Triathlon World Championship (Sprint/Relay) in Hamburg |
18.07. until 19.07. | Functional Fabric Fair New York |
19.07. to 23.07. | Volleyball: Men's Nations League Finals |
20.07. to 20.08. | Women's Soccer World Cup in Australia and New Zealand |
07/20 to 07/23. | Golf: The Open in Hoylake/England |
21.07. until 25.07. | Summer X Games, TBA |
23.07. | Cycling: Start Transcontinental Race 2023 in Geraardsbergen, Belgium |
24.07. | Women's Soccer World Cup, 1st match day: Germany - Morocco in Melbourne |
30.07. | Women's soccer World Cup, 2nd matchday: Germany - Colombia in Sydney |
In August, the trail running elite will take on the dreaded 171-kilometer Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in Chamonix, also covering 9963 meters in altitude. In Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, basketball world and European champions Spain start their mission to defend their World Cup title.
And on ISPO.com, we take a look at sporting events in general in our August spotlight. How risky and lucrative is merchandise at sporting events? What new forms of sports tourism are there? And what about the rights business?
All dates at a glance
01.08. to 12.08. | Climbing: IFSC World Championship in Bern |
01.08. to 06.08. | CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin |
02.08. until 06.08. | Beach Volleyball: European Championship in Vienna |
03.08. | Women's Soccer World Cup, 3rd match day: South Korea - Germany in Brisbane |
03.08. to 13.08. | Cycling: UCI World Championship (13 disciplines) in Scotland |
15.08. to 03.09. | Volleyball: European Women's Championship in Belgium, Italy, Germany and Estonia |
18.08. to 20.08. | Soccer Start Bundesliga of the men, 1st matchday of the season 2023/24 |
18.08. to 27.08. | European Hockey Championship in Mönchengladbach |
19.08. | Trailrunning: Leadville Trail 100 Run in Leadville, Colorado |
19.08. to 27.08. | World Championships in Athletics in Budapest |
20.08. | Women's Soccer World Cup Final in Sydney |
Aug. 23 to 27. | Cycling: Tour of Germany |
25.08. to 10.09. | Men's Basketball World Cup Indonesia, Japan and Philippines |
26.08. to 17.09. | Cycling: Vuelta, Tour of Spain |
Aug. 28 to Sept. 10. | Tennis: US Open in New York |
Aug. 28 to Sept. 16. | Volleyball: Men's European Championship in Italy, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Israel |
28.08. | Trailrunning: Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, Chamonix, France |
In September, the Ironman community will meet for the first time in Nice and the running elite will come together at the Berlin Marathon. There is even more action in the Diamond League. The finals of the competition series will take place in the athletics mecca of Eugene, Oregon.
And the sports business is looking ahead to several events from which it will benefit and which will set the direction of the sports industry: the IAA Mobility with the mobility concepts of the future, the Bits&Pretzels and the European Outdoor Summit.
All dates at a glance
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Take the last bit of summer with you: The beach volleyball players compete in Mexico and the legendary Ironman in Hawaii takes place. Plus, the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Belgium and the Chicago Marathon.
All dates at a glance
01.10. - 08.10. | Artistic Gymnastics World Championship in Antwerp, Belgium |
06.10. to 15.10. | Beach Volleyball World Championship in Tlaxcala, Huamantla and Apizaco (Mexico) |
08.10. | Chicago Marathon (USA) |
14.10. | Triathlon: Ironman Hawaii, Kohala Coast, Hawaii |
18.10. to 22.10. | Trailrunning: Final Golden Trail World Series in Spotorno and Noli, Italy |
Oct. 21-31. | World Combat Games 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Towards the end of the year, things get really exciting: ISPO Munich, the largest trade fair in the sports business, is just around the corner. And with it, brands and exhibitors from all over the world, inspiring speakers, the latest product innovations, growth opportunities for the hottest start-ups, and plenty of networking opportunities.
Outside the halls, the New York Marathon is the highlight of November. Formula 1 and the tennis world take one last turn, and for the biathlon stars the wait for the World Cup starting gun has finally come to an end.
All dates at a glance
03.11 to 05.11. | Judo World Championship in Montpellier, France |
05.11. | New York Marathon (USA) |
13.11. to 19.11. | Tennis: ATP Finals in Turin, Italy |
25.11. to 03.12. | Biathlon: Start of the 2023/24 World Cup season in Östersund, Sweden |
26.11. | Formula 1: Season-ending Grand Prix of Yas Marina/Abu Dhabi |
28.11. to 30.11. | ISPO Munich 2023 |
Nov. 30 to Dec. 17. | Women's Handball World Cup in Denmark, Norway and Sweden |
In December, the sports world gathers and we take stock: What moved the industry in 2023? What trends have emerged and what will happen in 2024?
The Darts World Championship at the Ally Pally in London is definitely entertaining and no less legendary. And in Oberstdorf, the starting signal is given for the Four Hills Tournament.
All dates at a glance
14.12. until 03.01. | Darts: World Championship in London, England |
Dec. 29-Jan. 7. | Ski jumping: Start of the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf, Germany. |
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