Why 2026 is a big year for sports, home and away
Globally, the biggest event of them all will be the 2026 Fifa World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19...
✨ Key Highlights
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.
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Kenyan Sports Events Begin 2026 with Golf Tournament and Use as Political Platforms - January 2026
The 2026 sporting year in Kenya is kicking off with the King of the Course golf tournament at the par-72 Machakos Golf Club, with around 160 players expected to participate. The year is anticipated to be a landmark one for local sports events in the country. At the same time, sports and music events are increasingly being used as significant political platforms ahead of the 2027 elections. Leaders are utilizing these tournaments to engage with youth and consolidate support. These events are highlighted as tools for both youth empowerment and political mobilization.
