Top 10 Summer Sporting Events

Serve up the ultimate summer sports party by bringing friends and family together to watch the season’s biggest events. From soccer championships to tennis tournaments, don’t miss this year’s best sporting moments.

Create a winning party theme with colourful decorations, sporty party table ideas, fun party favours and easy snacks guests can enjoy whilst cheering from the sofa, garden or big-screen setup. Here’s our guide to the summer sporting events everyone will be watching in 2026.

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1. Football World Cup 2026

The World Cup 2026 will be the biggest tournament in the competition’s history, with 48 teams competing across the USA, Mexico and Canada. Taking place across 16 host cities, it promises unforgettable goals, dramatic matches and exciting summer viewing moments.

Host a football party at home with team-colour decorations, easy sharing snacks and sporty party favours. Our football party plates, cups and napkins will look amazing on your party table.

Dates: 11 June to 19 July
Venues: Across the USA, Mexico and Canada
More information here: FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Site

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2. Tennis - Wimbledon Tennis Championship

Wimbledon is the world’s oldest and most famous tennis tournament, run since 1877, loved for its grass courts and stylish summer atmosphere. Every year, millions of viewers tune in to watch world-class matches and unforgettable finals.

Create a tennis-inspired party theme with crisp green and white decorations, bowls of strawberries and cream, refreshing lemonade stations and our Meri Meri tennis party supplies adding a chic finishing touch to your gathering.

Dates: 29 June to 12 July
Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London.
More information here: Official Wimbledon Website

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3. Sailing – Sail GP

Often described as the “Formula 1 of the Sea”, SailGP combines high-speed racing with glamorous coastal destinations and an exciting summer atmosphere. National teams race cutting-edge F50 catamarans at incredible speeds, creating dramatic waterfront moments as crowds gather to watch from harbours, beaches and marinas.

It’s the perfect inspiration for nautical-themed entertaining. Think blue, red and striped tableware, seafood-inspired sharing platters and breezy summer drinks to bring a chic coastal feel to your gathering.

Dates: 10 July to 20 September
Venue: The 2026 European SailGP events will take place in Portsmouth, Sassnitz, Valencia and Geneva.
More information here: Official Sail GP Website

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4. Cycling - Tour de France

One of the world’s most famous cycling races, this year taking riders on an epic journey from Barcelona to Paris across 21 stages. Fans love the dramatic mountain climbs, exciting sprint finishes and vibrant roadside celebrations.

Create a French-inspired party with pastries, picnic food, colorful decorations and relaxed summer entertaining. Add sporty party favors and striped tableware for a chic finishing touch.

For more details on the daily profile and start cities, you can explore Official Tour de France Route.

Dates: 4 July to 26 July
Venue: Starts at Barcelona, with a thrilling finale on the cobbles of Montmartre, Paris.
More information here: Official Tour de France Website

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5. Mixed Sports -The Commonwealth Games

Glasgow 2026 will bring together around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories for an exciting celebration of sport. The packed schedule includes athletics, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, basketball 3x3 and more.

With so many sporting moments to enjoy, it’s the perfect excuse for a sporty summer gathering filled with colourful snacks, themed decorations and easy party food. Our basketball party supplies will add a bold finishing touch to your party table.

Dates: 23 July to 2 August
Venue: Glasgow, Scotland. All events will take place in an eight-mile corridor across four major venues in Glasgow.
More information here: Official Glasgow 2026 Website

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6. Athletics - European Athletics Championships

This event will bring together many of the continent’s top track and field stars for an action-packed week of sporting moments. More than 1,500 athletes from around 50 European countries are expected to compete.

From thrilling sprint finishes and relay races to high jumps and field events, fans can look forward to an unforgettable celebration of athletic talent. Gather friends and family together to watch the action with easy sharing food, refreshing drinks and colourful tableware inspired by the excitement of the track.

Dates: 10 to 16 August
Venue: Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, UK.
More information here: European Athletics Website

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7. Golf – The Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup is a prestigious transatlantic team match-play competition featuring the 12 best European players from the Ladies European Tour competing against the 12 best U.S players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. It awards one of the most highly coveted trophies in a women’s professional golf team competition.

Date: 7 to 13 September
Venue: Bernadus Golf in Cromvoirt, the Netherlands.
More information here: The Solheim Website

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8. Car racing – Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix

One of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar, the Belgian Grand Prix attracts motorsport fans from around the world each summer. Famous for its dramatic scenery, fast corners and exciting wheel-to-wheel action, the race is known for delivering unforgettable sporting moments.

Whether you’re planning a race-day gathering, garden party or big-screen viewing setup, serve crowd-pleasing snacks, refreshing drinks and bold tableware for a sporty summer celebration inspired by the excitement of Formula 1.

Dates: 17 to 19 July
Venues: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium.
More information here: Official Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix Website

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9. Showjumping – Longines Global Champion Tour

The Longines Global Champions Tour is one of the world’s most prestigious showjumping championships, bringing together top-ranked riders and horses for glamorous competitions across Europe’s most beautiful cities. Known for its elegant summer atmosphere, stylish hospitality and world-class sporting moments, the international series has become a highlight of the European summer calendar.

It’s also the perfect inspiration for an elegant horse-themed party with pony-inspired decorations, gingham tableware and delicious picnic-style treats served outdoors.

Dates: 23 August to 30 August
Venue: Monaco, Germany and London
For more information go here: Official Global Champions Website

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10. Football – UEFA Super Cup

One of Europe’s biggest football events of the summer, the UEFA Super Cup brings together the winners of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for an exciting showdown. Watched by millions of football fans around the world, this annual match has become a highlight of the European sporting calendar, with fan festivals, live entertainment and public viewing celebrations taking place throughout the week.

the week. It’s the perfect excuse to gather friends and family for a football-themed viewing party with crowd-pleasing snacks, refreshing drinks and sporty decorations inspired by your favourite team colours.

Dates: 12 August
Venue: Stadion Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
For more information go here: Official UEFA Website

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