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There are plenty of sporting events to look forward to this July 2026, from the FIFA World Cup knockouts, to the NBA Summer League.
June 2026 was stacked with major sporting events, and July isn’t slowing down anytime soon. From the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup to basketball, volleyball, tennis, and motorsports, sports fans will have plenty to look forward to this month.
Here are some of the must-watch sporting events happening this July:
All dates and times mentioned are in Philippine Time (PHT).
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stages
The real battle begins as the FIFA World Cup enters the knockout stages. After an action-packed group stage, the remaining nations will fight for football’s biggest prize as the tournament runs until July 20.
With every match now being win-or-go-home, expect drama, upsets, and legendary performances on the world’s biggest stage.
NBA Free Agency and Summer League
NBA Free Agency officially began a day earlier, but expect more blockbuster transactions and perhaps even superstars on the move as free agency continues throughout July.
Also happening this month is the NBA Summer League, where fans will get their first look at the league’s newest rookies alongside some of the brightest young prospects in basketball.
FIBA World Cup Asia Qualifiers Window 3
Gilas Pilipinas will be back in action as the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asia Qualifiers begins this July. The national team will face New Zealand on July 3 before taking on Australia on July 6 in two crucial matchups.
ASEAN Hyundai Cup
The Philippine Men’s National Football Team will also be back in action as the ASEAN Hyundai Cup takes place this July. The PMNFT will look to build on its recent performances as it faces some of Southeast Asia’s top football nations in one of the region’s biggest tournaments. The tournament will kickoff on July 24.
PBA Season 50 Governor’s Cup
The final conference of PBA Season 50 tips off on July 10. Teams will once again be reinforced by imports as they battle for the final championship of the league’s historic golden season.
Wimbledon Championships
After kicking off during the final week of June, the grass courts of Wimbledon will continue to be busy as the tournament reaches its latter stages this July.
Fans will also keep an eye on Filipina tennis star Alex Eala as she continues her campaign in one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments as the sensation is listed as the no. 29 seed.
Formula 1 British, Belgian, and Hungarian Grand Prix
Formula 1 will have three Grand Prix weekends this July: the British, Belgian, and Hungarian Grand Prix.
As the season progresses, crucial championship points will be on the line, and this month could play a major role in shaping both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ title races.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: NYC
Before SummerSlam on August 2 and 3, WWE will make a stop at Madison Square Garden in New York City for Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 19. The event is expected to build momentum for key storylines ahead of the promotion’s second-biggest premium live event of the year.
AEW Redemption
Following Forbidden Door, AEW’s next major event is Redemption. The fallout from the previous pay-per-view, along with several emerging rivalries, is expected to take center stage at the July 27 event.
Banner Images from Equipe de France de Football on Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
July 2026 features the FIFA World Cup knockout stages, NBA Free Agency and Summer League, the FIBA World Cup Asia Qualifiers, the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, PBA Season 50 Governor’s Cup, Wimbledon, three Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends, and pro wrestling events from WWE and AEW.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages run through July 20, following the group stage. Every match is win-or-go-home, with remaining nations competing directly for a place in the later rounds of the tournament.
During Window 3 of the FIBA World Cup Asia Qualifiers, Gilas Pilipinas faces New Zealand on July 3 and Australia on July 6 — two crucial matchups in the national team’s qualification campaign.
Formula 1 holds three Grand Prix weekends in July 2026: the British, Belgian, and Hungarian Grand Prix. Each event carries championship points that could shape both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ title races.
The PBA Season 50 Governor’s Cup, the league’s final conference of its golden season, tips off on July 10. Teams return with import reinforcements as they compete for the season’s last championship.
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