2026 Sporting Calendar: Major Events & Dates
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
New weather maps forecast significant snowfall for six English cities in the first week of January 2026, with Teesside worst hit. Get the full forecast and travel advice here.
A complete guide to the packed 2026 sporting calendar for UK fans, featuring the FIFA World Cup, Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and all major events. Plan your year of sport now.
Dubai celebrated New Year 2026 with a stunning fireworks and light show at the Burj Khalifa. See how the UAE and other nations marked the occasion.
See spectacular images as revellers worldwide welcomed 2026 with fireworks over Sydney Harbour, Taipei 101, and celebrations from Tokyo temples to the Great Wall. Explore the global festivities.
Music experts predict a massive year for Olivia Dean and Rosalia in 2026, alongside breakthrough acts like Fcukers and Geese. Discover the artists set to dominate.
Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine in the BBC's acclaimed spy thriller The Night Manager for Season 2, premiering on New Year's Day 2026. Discover the plot, cast, and locations.
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
Peruvian shamans foresee a serious health crisis for Donald Trump in 2026 and an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read their chilling annual prophecies now.
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Beat the January blues with our roundup of seven affordable winter sun destinations offering 20C+ warmth. From Morocco to Barbados, discover last-minute deals.
As we welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman revolt in Spain that forced a calendar change, moving New Year's Day from March to January. Uncover the history behind the dates.
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
New interpretations of Nostradamus' prophecies for 2026 suggest a year of major global conflict and the rise of a new leader. Discover the details and what it could mean for the UK.
The January 2026 edition of the ECHO's Liverpool FC magazine, Blood Red, is available now. Featuring an exclusive Bill Shankly interview, tactical analysis, and transfer talk. Get your copy here.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Award-winning psychic Jill M. Jackson shares three unsettling predictions for 2026, warning of economic instability, natural disasters, and global conflict. Read her full forecast and advice.
Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, the 'Living Nostradamus', shares his ominous 2026 predictions for global conflict, cyber warfare, and climate disasters. Discover what he foresees for Europe, Asia, and public health.
Your definitive guide to every major signing in the women's football January 2026 transfer window. Track the biggest moves across the world's top six leagues and see who strengthened their squads.
Your definitive roundup of every significant move in the January 2026 transfer window across Europe's top five leagues. Discover the deals that reshaped squads mid-season.
Get ready for 2026's biggest movies. From Hamnet and 28 Years Later to Avengers: Doomsday, here are the release dates and details for the year's most anticipated films.
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
Discover three nourishing, warming recipes from The Groovy Food Company to balance lighter eating with winter comfort. Perfect for a realistic January reset without sacrificing flavour.
Discover the 2026 cosmic calendar: a total solar eclipse over the Arctic, robotic moon landings, supermoons, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. Your guide to next year's celestial wonders.
Kickstart your 2026 reading with our guide to January's essential books, including the final work from Julian Barnes, a troubling look at Arctic geopolitics, and a secret history of British hotels. Discover your next great read.
Millions of UK taxpayers risk £900+ penalties if they miss the 31 January 2026 online Self Assessment deadline. Learn how to avoid HMRC fines and what to do if you're penalised.
The UK faces a sharp temperature drop next week, with wintry hazards forecast for early 2026. Get the latest weather updates and travel advice here.
Ofgem confirms a new energy price cap from January 2026, adding to household costs. Discover the exact figures, government relief plans, and how to potentially save on your bills.
New weather maps predict a massive snow system to hit the UK, dumping up to an inch per hour on cities including London and Birmingham. Get the full forecast and travel warnings.
Chelsea could sign an £80m Cole Palmer replacement, wreck Liverpool's transfer plans, and solve their goalkeeping issue in a dream January 2026 window. Read the full analysis here.