Three people on a couch watching a soccer match on a large TV in a living room.
Lifestyle

A Summer Of Sport

Summer 2026 is a bumper fixture list for so many sports across the world, from the FIFA World Cup in men's football on the international stage to the All-Ireland GAA Senior Championship on home turf. What will you be watching this summer?

Tennis: Wimbledon

29 June - 12 July

Don your whites and prepare some strawberries & cream. With Wimbledon in full swing there's more than just tennis to observe on centre court with celebrity sightings and royals in attendance, even the players are serving looks.

Football: Men's FIFA World Cup

14 June - 19 July

Mexico, USA and Canada are joint-host nations to an already incredible tournament showcasing world-wide talent and resilience. But, which nation will be victorious on Sunday 19th July in the final and lift the coveted FIFA trophy?

Hurling: All-Ireland Championship Final

19 July

Whether you're lucky enough to have a seat at Croke Park or you're watching from the local, it's set to be a thriller. One thing's for sure: the Liam MacCarthy Cup will be lifted by the best team in the country after one of the biggest days in the Irish sporting calendar.

GAA: All-Ireland Championship Final

26 July

A week later all eyes turn back to Croke Park for the race to lift Sam Maguire. Expect a sea of county colours, unforgettable atmosphere and 70 minutes of drama as the season reaches its grand finale.

Horse Racing: Galway Races Summer Festival

27 July - 2 August

Ireland's biggest and more famous racing festival returns for seven days at the end of July. There will be plenty of fun to be had with the Mad Hatters Sunday Funday and a chance to really dress up for Ladies Day on Thursday 30th.

Football: Premier League

21 August

The Premier League kicks off on Friday 21st August for another season jam-packed with goals. Kicking off the first match will be defending champions Arsenal, facing newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates. With the summer transfer window well and truly open, and signing rumours flying, which teams will see a shake up in squad before September?

Golf: Irish Open

9 -13 September

The AMGEN Irish Open tees off at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg, bringing world-class golf back to County Clare in September. On the fairway will be 2025 star Rory McIlroy and 2009 Champion Shane Lowry as he looks to add another memorable chapter to his Irish Open story.

Watch Every Game, Match and Race