Get in on the action
As home to Australia’s most anticipated sports fixtures, Sydney has a sporting events calendar to rival most major cities in the world, making it a first-choice destination for fans of physical pursuits spanning tennis, cricket, rugby, football and sailing, and just about everything in between.
Join in on the excitement and don’t miss a moment of the action, by booking your trip to Sydney ahead of time, staying in the central of the city with easy access to all the major sporting venues, including Sydney Olympic Park, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Allianz Stadium and Accor Stadium.
Here are some of the big matches and events coming up.
Until January 8 2026 – Men’s Ashes tournament, cricket test matches and Big Bash games – Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Until 25 January 2026 – Big Bash League (Sydney matches) – Sydney Cricket Ground & ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
3-11 January 2026 – United Cup tennis tournament – Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
28 February – 1 March 2026 – SailGP – Sydney Harbour
February to April – A-League Football (Sydney FC home games) – Allianz Stadium, Moore Park
14 March 2026, to April – Women’s Netball – Qudos Bank Arena & Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
March to June – Super Netball (NSW Swifts home games) – Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
27 May 2026 – State of Origin Game I – Allianz Stadium, Moore Park
9 August 2026 – City2Surf – starts in Sydney CBD and finishes at Bondi Beach
30 August 2026 – Sydney Marathon – starts in North Sydney and finishes at the Sydney Opera House
November – Sydney Amateur International golf tournament – Moore Park Golf Club
8 November 2026 – Rugby League World Cup (Men’s & Women’s Semi-Final) – Allianz Stadium, Moore Park
26 December 2026 – Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (Start) – Sydney Harbour
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