The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced its comprehensive sports calendar for 2026, featuring 83 championships across the year. The schedule includes 39 international events, 16 world championships, 10 Asian tournaments, three GCC competitions, one Arab championship, and 14 domestic events, underscoring Qatar’s continued role as a global sporting hub. The 2026 season begins in January with a strong lineup led by the first tour of HH the Father Amir Equestrian Prix, followed by the WTT Contender and the second leg of HH the Father Amir Equestrian Prix. The month also includes the Asian Shotgun Cup, the fourth International Series Qatar Golf Championship, Doha FIP Padel Tournament, the third and fourth tours of HH the Father Amir Cup Equestrian Prix, Qatar Fencing Grand Prix (Epee), the first PSA Qatar Satellite Squash tournament, WTT Youth Star Contender, and the Doha FIP Padel Bronze tournament. February continues the momentum with the Qatar Masters Golf Championship, Qatar TotalEnergies WTA Open, and National Sport Day celebrations held alongside the QOC Half Marathon. Other highlights include HH the Amir’s Sword International Equestrian Festival, Qatar ExxonMobil ATP Open, Doha International Basketball tournament, CHI Al Shaqab, and the Second Satellite Squash championship. March is marked by several high-profile international events, including the second window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Qualifiers, the Longines Global Champions Tour, Al Shaqab Cup, VW Beach Pro Tour Elite16, Qatar Olympic Committee Equestrian Cup, and the much-anticipated Finalissima football match between Argentina and Spain. April stands out as one of the busiest months, featuring the Qatar Basketball Cup final, Qatar Equestrian Federation Cup, and the 40th Amateur Qatar Open Golf Championship. The schedule also includes the Qatar Volleyball Cup final, GCC Tennis Championships (U12-16), Qatar Major Premier Padel tournament, FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup, eFIBA World Cup, Amir Cups in basketball, volleyball and handball, the first ITF Qatar Junior Tennis Championship, and the closing ceremonies of the girls’ and boys’ Olympic Schools Programs. Football takes centre stage in May with the HH the Amir Football Cup final and Qatar Football Cup final. The month also features the Qatar Junior Open Squash Championship, the second ITF Qatar World Tennis Junior Tour, West Asia Beach Volleyball Tour (men and women), Diamond League Athletics meeting, Asian Junior Tennis Championships, FIBA U23 3x3 Youth Basketball League, PSA World Bronze Seniors tournament, and Asian Beach Volleyball Tour. In May, Qatar will also host the fourth GCC Games, bringing together elite Gulf athletes to compete across 18 sports at nine venues. June and July include the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship, Olympic Day celebrations, and the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Qualifiers. August sees Doha host the FIVB U-17 World Volleyball Championship, alongside the fourth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. September features the FIBA Asia U-18 Cup 2026, FISU World University Weightlifting Championship, and QTerminals Qatar Classic squash. October continues with the PSA 4 Challenger Senior Tournament, the sixth Qatar Open Taekwondo Championship, and the season’s first international junior tennis tournaments. November is another peak period, highlighted by the Youth Games, World Padel Championship, ISSF World Shooting Championship, PSA 5 Challenger Senior tournament, Asian Junior Tennis Championships, T100 Triathlon World Championship final, Doha FIP Padel Bronze and Promises tournaments, Arab Men’s Golf Championship, and the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Qualifiers. The calendar concludes in December with the ITF Qatar Men’s Tennis Championships, the 11th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, 3x3 Basketball World Tour, and GCC Golf Championships for juniors, boys, women and girls, bringing the 2026 season to a close. Commenting on the announcement, Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid al-Thani, Director of the Sports Sector at the QOC, said the approval of the 2026 calendar reflects integrated institutional planning and the scale of sporting activity scheduled for the year. He noted that the events were prepared according to precise organisational and technical standards, ensuring coordination with national federations, optimal use of venues and efficient execution. He added that the calendar serves as a central reference for planning and implementation across the sports sector, supports the readiness of national federations, and reinforces the sustainable hosting of events in line with Qatar Olympic Committee strategic objectives and the broader development of the national sports ecosystem.