Major U.S. Sporting Events in 2018
Keeping track of all of the major sporting events can be overwhelming. To help you enjoy as much sports on TV as possible, we’ve compiled the list of major US sporting events happening in the United States for 2018. Which includes everything from the Kentucky Derby to the US Pickleball Open.
Super Bowl LII
Date: February 4, 2018 (events starting Jan. 26)
City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, 401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415
About the Event: Super Bowl LII will be the 52nd Super Bowl game between the AFC and NFC champion teams. This is the second Super Bowl to be held in Minneapolis; the first was Super Bowl XXVI in 1992 between the Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills. The Redskins won the game 37-24.
NCAA Basketball Tournaments
NCAA Women’s Final Four
Dates: March 30 and April 1, 2018
City: Columbus, Ohio
Venue: Nationwide Arena
NCAA Men’s Final Four
Dates: March 31 and April 2, 2018
City: San Antonio
Venue: Alamodome
Masters Tournament
Dates: April 5-8, 2018 (practice rounds, April 2-4)
City: Augusta, Georgia
Venue: Augusta National Golf Club, 2604 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30904
About the Event: Every April since 1934, the 72-par Augusta National Golf Club has hosted the Masters Tournament. The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf, with the winner being awarded golf’s legendary Green Jacket.
Kentucky Derby
Date: May 5, 2018 (events starting April 21)
City: Louisville, Kentucky
Venue: Churchill Downs, 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
About the Event: The first ever Kentucky Derby was run in 1875, the same year Churchill Downs officially opened. The Derby is the second-oldest horse race in America, and it is run on the first Saturday of May every year. It’s often referred to as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Celebrities fly in for parties, and attendees use the Derby as an excuse to wear the flashiest suit or the largest hat.
NBA Finals
Date: June 2018
City: To Be Determined
Venue: To Be Determined
About the Event: The NBA Finals is the best-of-seven championship series between the winners of the Western and Eastern conference finals. The National Basketball Association’s championship series was first played in 1947, and it is held every June.
Stanley Cup Finals
Date: June, 2018
City: To Be Determined
Venue: To Be Determined
About the Event: The Stanley Cup Finals is professional hockey’s “World Series.” It is a best-of-seven championship series between the winners of the Western and Eastern conferences. The Stanley Cup has been hockey’s championship symbol since 1893 – 20 years before official teams were established. The National Hockey League’s championship series was first played in 1947; it’s held every June.
U.S. Open (Golf)
Dates: June 14-17, 2018
City: Southampton, New York
Venue: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, 200 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton, NY 11968
About the Event: The U.S. Open is one of the four major championships in professional golf. It was first played in 1895 at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. The tournament is traditionally held in June and designed so that the final round is played on Father’s Day, barring any weather delays.
Summer X Games
Date: June 19-22, 2018
City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, 401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415
About the Event: The X Games extreme sports event is owned and managed by ESPN. This four-day event is famous for its big sponsors, big stars, and even bigger thrills. The games are accompanied by concerts by local and national musical acts.
Rugby World Cup Sevens
Date: July 20-22, 2018
City: San Francisco, California
Venue: AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
About the Event: The Rugby World Cup Sevens has been the premier international rugby sevens competition since 1993. The tournament is made up of the top seven rugby teams in the world. It’s held every four years. The winning team wins the Melrose Cup. In 2009, the first women’s Rugby World Cup Sevens was played.
PGA Championship
Date: August 6-12, 2018
City: St. Louis, Missouri
Venue: Bellerive Country Club, 12925 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
About the Event: The PGA Championship is one of the four major professional golf championship tournaments held every year. The 2018 tournament marks the 100th anniversary. The week-long event includes three days of practice rounds and four days of tourney play.
Pickleball US Open
Date:
City: Naples, Florida
Venue: East Naples Community Park
About the Event: Don’t miss all the exciting play during the 2018 Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships! The 2017 Minto US Pickleball Championships were a huge success, thanks to all of you! But not as huge as the plans we have for 2018. Expanded facilities! More and more players at all skill levels! Great food, drinks, and entertainment to keep the party rolling day and night!
U.S. Open (Tennis)
Date: August 27- September 9, 2018
City: Queens Borough, New York
Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing, NY 11355
About the Event: The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament is the only Grand Slam Tennis Tournament played in the United States. The game is played every fall in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis-specific stadium in the world and part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The tournament was first played in 1881.
World Series
Date: October/November
City: To Be Determined
Venue: To Be Determined
About the Event: The World Series is Major League Baseball’s championship seven-game series. The series has been played since 1903 with the winner taking home the Commissioner’s Trophy. The World Series traditionally takes place at the end of the season in October/November.
Watch the FIFA World Cup in the United States
Do you live in the United States? Are you looking forward to watching the 2018 FIFA World Cup this summer, even though the US team didn’t make the cut? We have details below.
How to Watch: In addition to the national Fox network, matches will also be televised live on FS1, FS2, and a variety of digital platforms (via FOX Sports GO). Not only will you have access to every game, but they will be aired without commercial interruption. Get the full schedule and channel lineup here.