Last summer proved the power of women’s sport. The Lionesses historic Euros win last year was the most-watched sports moment of the year across all UK broadcasters, and the Red Roses vs France at Twickenham was the most-watched rugby match of 2025 – men’s or women’s.

But despite this progress, the situation for women and girls on the ground is slow to change. In England, 24% fewer girls than boys play team sport. That means almost one million girls are missing out on the joy, camaraderie and belonging that team sport can bring.

This summer, women’s sport is back on our screens – and we need your help to make it more than a moment. Find out how to get involved here.

 

 

 

 

 

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Women’s summer of sport 2026 calendar

June

US Women’s Open | 4–7 June: The world’s best golfers compete in one of the biggest championships in the women’s game.

HSBC Championships at Queen’s | 6–21 June: Women’s tennis returns to Queen’s Club for another summer of world-class action ahead of Wimbledon.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | 12 June – 5 July: One of the biggest moments in women’s sport this year. England and Wales host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as the world’s best cricketers compete on home soil.

Netball Super League Final | 13 June: The biggest day in the domestic netball calendar as the top teams battle for the title.

European Triathlon Championships |13–14 June: Europe’s top triathletes go head-to-head across swimming, cycling and running.

Royal Ascot | 16–20 June: Five days of elite horse racing and summer sporting tradition.

KPMG Women’s PGA Championship | 25–28 June: Another major moment in women’s golf, featuring the world’s leading players.

Premiership Women’s Rugby Final | 28 June: The top two teams in English women’s rugby union compete to become champions.

Wimbledon | 29 June – 12 July: The world’s most iconic tennis tournament returns, with the women’s and men’s singles titles both up for grabs.

 

 

 

 

 

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July

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup | 6–11 July: A global celebration of inclusive football.

Commonwealth Games | 23 July – 2 August: Elite athletes from across the Commonwealth compete in Glasgow this summer.

Women’s Scottish Open | 23–26 July: One of the key tournaments in the women’s golf calendar ahead of the AIG Women’s Open.

AIG Women’s Open | 29 July – 2 August: The final women’s golf major of the year takes place on UK soil.

European Rowing Championships | 31 July – 2 August: Top rowers from across Europe compete for continental titles.

August

Tour de France Femmes | 1–9 August: The world’s best women cyclists take on one of the sport’s most prestigious races.

European Athletics Championships, Birmingham | 10–16 August: A huge summer of athletics comes to Birmingham with Europe’s top athletes competing for medals.

Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup | 14–30 August: The best hockey nations in the world compete for global glory.

The Hundred Final | 16 August: The final of The Hundred caps off another summer of fast-paced cricket action.

Tour of Britain Women | 19–23 August: Elite women cyclists race across Britain in one of the country’s biggest cycling events.

US Open Tennis | 23 August – 13 September: The final Grand Slam of the tennis season gets underway in New York.

World Rowing Championships | 24–30 August: The world’s best rowers compete on the international stage.

 

 

 

 

 

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September

Para Cycling Road World Championships | 4–7 September: A major international championship showcasing the very best in para cycling.

FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup | 4–13 September: The world’s top basketball nations compete for the biggest prize in women’s basketball.

Solheim Cup | 7–13 September: Team Europe and Team USA renew one of golf’s greatest rivalries.

World Athletics Ultimate Championship | 11–13 September: Three days of elite athletics competition featuring the world’s top stars.

World Athletics Road Running Championships | 19–20 September: International athletes compete across marathon and road running events.

Cycling Road World Championships | 20–27 September: The world’s best cyclists compete for the rainbow jersey.

Billie Jean King Cup Finals | 22–27 September: The biggest team event in women’s tennis reaches its climax.

How to get involved

This summer is about more than elite tournaments or competitions: it’s about ensuring every girl feels she belongs in sport – and has the opportunity to play.

By hosting a sweepstake, watch party or sports event for Women in Sport, you can bring your community together and help us continue our work creating a fairer system for women and girls: more teams, more female coaches, more girls-only opportunities and better PE and school sport for girls.

Together, we can make this summer more than a moment.