FIFA World Cup 2026: USA, Canada & Mexico
The 23rd FIFA World Cup (2026) runs June 11–July 19 across the USA, Canada and Mexico, featuring Group F matches including the Netherlands. This listing notes tickets and schedules, with Amsterdam listed as the city context for the event.
Amsterdam Running Event – July 21–24, 2026
Dash through canals and parks at the Amsterdam Running Event, July 21–24, 2026, hosted at 1 Amsterdam; a city-wide sports festival of routes, energy and community where every stride tells a story.
Nijmegen Four Days Marches
Join the Nijmegen Four Days Marches, one of the Netherlands' premier international long-distance walking events. Up to 50,000 participants walk 30–50 km daily over four days around Nijmegen, with the 108th edition set for July 21–24, 2026.
Nijmegen Vierdaagse: International Four-Day Walk
Nijmegen Vierdaagse: International Four-Day Walk is a city-spanning sports odyssey, attracting up to 50,000 walkers to cover 30-50 km daily across four days around Nijmegen, July 21-24, 2026.
Johan Cruijff Schaal
Johan Cruijff Schaal kicks off the Dutch season at 1 Amsterdam, a high-stakes clash between Eredivisie champions and KNVB Beker winners, with thunderous chants and trophy glow lighting up August.
Ajax vs KNVB Cup winner
Ajax hosts the KNVB Cup winner in Amsterdam on August 1, 2026, a marquee season-opening clash against the cup champions. The outdoor match promises competitive Dutch football at an Amsterdam venue as the new season kicks off.
Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Tickets
Tickets for the Dutch Grand Prix 2026 in the Amsterdam area. This listing points fans to ticket availability for Formula 1 racing in the Netherlands, a premier motorsport event. Expect high-speed action, roaring engines, and a festival-like atmosphere at the famous circuit near Amsterdam.
Zandvoort
Experience the Dutch Grand Prix roar at 1 Amsterdam near Amsterdam, as Zandvoort hosts Formula 1 races 2021–25—the first homegrown F1 weekend since 1985—culminating in the 21–23 Aug 2026 spectacle.
Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort
Formula 1 returns to Circuit Zandvoort near Amsterdam, riding the Verstappen wave as the Dutch Grand Prix roars back (2021–25) for the first time since 1985, with the 21–23 Aug 2026 weekend.
Olympischstadionloop Amsterdam Run 5k/10k
Join the Olympischstadionloop, a fast 5k/10k race starting and finishing at Amsterdam's iconic Olympic Stadium. Runners weave through stadium precincts and city streets for a crowd-friendly, stadium-backed event with a festive autumn atmosphere. The 2026 edition marks the return after the 2025 cancellation.
Formula 1
Formula 1 fever hits the Netherlands as Verstappen leads a record crowd, F1 back at Zandvoort near Amsterdam (2021–25) with the 21–23 Aug 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, joining motorsport momentum.
Charity 2km Outdoor Swim
Join Amsterdam's charity 2km outdoor swim, a mass-participation event for a good cause drawing up to 3,000 swimmers. Set along the city's waterways, it offers a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere with fundraising momentum and a festive crowd.
Amsterdam Outdoor Sports: Night Skate, City Swim & Tri Amsterdam
Outdoor sports day in Amsterdam featuring Friday Night Skate (20km), City Swim (2km), and the Tri Amsterdam course along the Amstel River.
Amsterdam City Swim
Amsterdam City Swim invites up to 3,000 swimmers for a 2km charity circuit through the city, offering skyline views, cheering crowds, and a feel-good, community-powered splash—next on Sep 6, 2026.
Golf tournaments in the Netherlands (Sept 7–13, 2026)
Golf tournaments in the Netherlands runs Sept 7–13, 2026 across courses nationwide, culminating at 1 Amsterdam for a finale that showcases precision, strategy, and Dutch hospitality.
Solheim Cup: Women's golf team championship (Europe vs USA)
Biennial Solheim Cup women's golf showdown between Europe and the United States, Sept 7–13, 2026 at Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt near ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

World Series of Darts Finals
The World Series of Darts Finals take place at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, delivering a high-stakes indoor darts showdown with the sport’s top players. A premium arena experience with intense matches and live entertainment.
Euro Muscles Show
Pro bodybuilding and combat sports event at RAI Amsterdam featuring MMA and boxing, plus the Rowing Grachtenrace and rugby; 3rd edition in Amsterdam on Sep 19–20, 2026.
PDC Darts Event at AFAS Live (Amsterdam)
Top professional darts players compete at AFAS Live in Amsterdam for the International PDC event, Sept 17–20, 2026. A marquee indoor tournament with high-stakes singles and doubles matches in an iconic venue, drawing darts fans from across Europe.
Amsterdam-Zaandam 10-mile Fun Run
Mass-participation running event from Amsterdam to Zaandam, billed as the world’s biggest 10-mile race with around 50,000 runners. Scheduled for September 19–20, 2026, this city-wide road race attracts locals, tourists and families for a festive, high-energy weekend of sport.
Netherlands vs Colombia
International football clash: the Netherlands host Colombia in Amsterdam (venue TBA) during September 18–20, 2026. A high-profile Dutch fixture on home soil promises spirited play, fan zones, and global attention at an iconic European city venue.
Dam Tot Damloop Amsterdam 8-16km
Dam Tot Damloop Amsterdam 8-16km runs 19–20 September 2026, launching in Amsterdam and finishing in Zaandam with mini, night, and city-to-city editions, all buzzing with heart-pounding pace.
Pro bodybuilding, powerlifting and combat sports
A major multi-discipline strength and combat sports event featuring pro bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, MMA and boxing bouts. In its third edition, the show is held at RAI Amsterdam on September 19–20, 2026, drawing fans of athletic spectacle.
Darts tournament in Amsterdam (Sep 17–20, 2026)
Darts fans unite for a four day showdown at 1 Amsterdam, as top players from around the world throw razor sharp darts in Sep 17-20, 2026, with electric crowds and Dutch hospitality lighting up the arena.
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