EVENTS
Here are some events to look out for this November …
31 OCTOBER – 13 NOVEMBER MULTISPORT
Youth Olympic Games( Dakar, Senegal) The continent makes history as Dakar hosts the first Olympic sporting event on African soil. Around 2,700 young athletes will compete across 25 sports, making this a major moment for the continent’ s next generation of sporting stars.
https:// www. olympics. com / ioc / dakar-2026? utm _ source = chatgpt. com
1 NOVEMBER ROAD RUNNING
New York City Marathon( USA) One of the world ' s biggest marathons takes runners through the streets of the Big Apple, where elite athletes and thousands of everyday runners share the same 42.2km challenge.
https:// www. nyrr. org / races-and-events / 2026 / 2026-tcsnew-york-city-marathon? utm _ source = chatgpt. com
7 NOVEMBER RUGBY
Italy v Springboks( Turin, Italy) The Springboks take their campaign to Europe for the next leg of the Nations Championship, starting against Italy.
https:// nationschampionshiprugby. com / en
8-15 NOVEMBER TENNIS
WTA Finals( Indian Wells, USA) Only the best eight women’ s singles players and doubles teams of the season qualify for this year-end showdown. With a place among the elite already earned, the challenge now is to finish the season on top.
https:// www. wtatennis. com / tournaments / 808 / wtafinals / 2026? utm _ source = chatgpt. com
Kenya v South Africa( Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya) Bafana Bafana head to Nairobi for the return fixture against Kenya, with the second meeting set to play an important role in shaping their AFCON qualifying campaign.
https:// www. cafonline. com /
Proteas v Bangladesh, first Test( The Wanderers, Johannesburg) Five days of Test cricket await as the Proteas welcome Bangladesh to Johannesburg. With World Test Championship points at stake, the hosts will be looking to make home advantage count in the opening match of the series.
https:// www. cricket. co. za /
13 NOVEMBER RUGBY
France v Springboks( Paris, France) The Springboks head to Paris for a heavyweight clash against France. With two proud rugby nations meeting on French soil, expect a stern test for the world champions as the Nations Championship heats up.
https:// nationschampionshiprugby. com / en
17 NOVEMBER FOOTBALL
15-19 NOVEMBER CRICKET
15-22 NOVEMBER TENNIS
ATP Finals( Turin, Italy) The season ' s final showdown brings together the world ' s top eight men’ s singles players and eight doubles teams. With a prestigious title and year-end bragging rights on the line, every match counts in Turin.
https:// www. atptour. com / en / tournaments / tennismasters-cup / 605 / overview? utm _ source = chatgpt. com
Ireland v Springboks( Dublin, Ireland) The Springboks ' European tour reaches Dublin for another major Nations Championship test.
https:// nationschampionshiprugby. com / en
Proteas v Bangladesh, second Test( SuperSport Park, Centurion) The Test series moves to Centurion for the second and final match. After a battle in Johannesburg, this is where the contest could be settled, with the Proteas aiming to make the most of familiar conditions.
https:// www. cricket. co. za /
21 NOVEMBER RUGBY
23-27 NOVEMBER CRICKET
25 NOVEMBER- 13 DECEMBER LIFESAVING
Lifesaving World Championships( Nelson Mandela Bay) The world ' s best lifesavers are coming to South Africa! Thousands of competitors are expected for a championship that combines pool racing, surf and beach events, rescue skills and teamwork.
https:// lifesaving2026. com /? utm _ source = chatgpt. com
27 – 29 NOVEMBER RUGBY
Nations Championship Finals Weekend( London, England) The inaugural Nations Championship reaches its climax at Twickenham, with all 12 participating nations involved in a finals weekend that determines the final standings. Can the world champion Boks finish on top?
https:// nationschampionshiprugby. com / en
13 NOVEMBER FOOTBALL |
19-22 NOVEMBER SURFING |
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South Africa v Kenya( Orlando Amstel Arena, Johannesburg) Bafana Bafana host Kenya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with home advantage potentially crucial as they chase valuable qualifying points.
https:// www. cafonline. com /
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ISA World Para Surfing Championship( Palm Desert, California, USA) The world ' s leading para surfers take on the waves in a groundbreaking setting: a purposebuilt surf lagoon. With a consistent wave on offer, the focus is firmly on skill, power and progression as athletes from around the world compete across nine sport classes.
https:// isasurf. org / event / 2026-isa-world-para-surfingchampionship /? utm _ source = chatgpt. com
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To check out plenty of other events closer to home, head to:
Modern Athlete Calendar
https:// modernathlete. co. za / event-calendar /? utm _ source = chatgpt. com
www. modernathlete. co. za
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