The year 2026 is poised to be a landmark year for sports, both globally and within Kenya, featuring major international tournaments and significant local events.

• The highlight will be the expanded 2026 Fifa World Cup, jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams and running from June 11 to July 19.
• Locally, Kenya will host the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha from March 19 to 15, with rugby’s Kenya Cup seeing Kabras Sugar aiming for a historic fifth straight title, and AFC Leopards leading the SportPesa Premier League.
• Other key events include the Magical Kenya Open (February 19-22), the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Division Two in Nairobi (February 14-16), and global events like the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, various T20 Cricket World Cups, and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

The King of the Course golf tournament returns to kick off the 2026 golfing calendar at the par-72 Machakos Golf Club this Saturday, with approximately 160 players expected to participate.

• The 18-hole tournament is known as 'The Christmas After Christmas' and serves as the season's opening event.
• Machakos golfer Julius Kioko, the overall winner of the 2025 series, will represent Kenya at the Lekoa Classic in South Africa from March 20-21.
• After the Machakos event, the circuit will visit Thika Greens Golf Resort (February 6), Ruiru Sports Club (February 7), Nanyuki Sports Club (March 7), and Nandi Bears Club (May 30), culminating in the grand finale at Nyali Golf and Country Club, Mombasa in October 2026.