Sport Events
Few experiences in life compare to the exhilaration of witnessing iconic sports events live. From the adrenaline rush of Formula One and the hushed tension of a major golf tournament to the raucous atmosphere of a Premier League football match, there is no substitute for being there. As South Africa’s leading sports travel agency, we have hand-picked the ultimate 2017 sporting events to add to your travel bucket list. Browse our list of sporting events below and book with Edusport today to experience the moments that move you.
EVENTS BY SPORT TYPE
Mad for motorsport? In love with Grand Slam tennis? Browse our top events by sport type and find your perfect sport travel holiday.
FORMULA 1 EVENTS
Monaco Grand Prix
25 – 26 May 2019
Glamorous and thrilling, the Monaco Grand Prix is considered to be one of the most prestigious motorsport events in the world.
Australian Grand Prix
15 – 17 March 2019
The opening race of the 2019 Formula One season will once again take place at Melbourne’s iconic Albert Park Circuit.
Spanish Grand Prix
10 – 12 May 2019
The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the oldest in the world and one of the season’s most exciting events.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
29 November – 01 December 2019
Guaranteed close and competitive racing meets the ultimate in Formula One glamour at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Belgian Grand Prix
30 August – 01 September 2019
The longest and arguably most dangerous track on the Formula One calendar, the Spa-Francorchamps sets the scene for thrilling Belgian Grand Prix action.
Brazilian Grand Prix
15 – 17 November 2019
Imbued with the ever-present festival spirit of Latin America, the Brazilian Grand Prix is unmatched in atmosphere by any other racing destination.
Italian Grand Prix
6 – 8 September 2019
The Italian Grand Prix is one of the longest running and evocative events on the Formula One calendar.
Singapore Grand Prix
20 – 22 September 2019
Formula One racing’s original night race, the Singapore Grand Prix is one of the most memorable events on the calendar.
German Grand Prix
26 – 28 July 2019
The Hockenheimring is the dramatic scene for one of the most anticipated Formula One events on the calendar, the German Grand Prix.
British Grand Prix
12 – 14 July 2019
Watch the British Grand Prix live at Silverstone, the oldest track on the calendar.
Bahrain Grand Prix
29 – 31 March 2019
Watch the Bahrain Grand Prix live at the Bahrain International Circuit in April 2019.
CYCLING EVENTS
Tour de France
6 – 28 July 2019
The 2019 Tour de France will cover 3 500 km across the scenic and mountainous French countryside.
FOOTBALL EVENTS
English Premier League
11 August 2018 – 19 May 2019
The highly anticipated 27th Premier League season kicks off on 11 August 2018 and is scheduled to finish on 19 May 2019.
The FA Cup
18 May 2019
If you have been dreaming of experiencing the exhilaration and excitement of a live football match, our FA Cup packages will make it happen.
UEFA Champions League
1 June 2019
The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world and the most important club competition in European football.
Europa League Final
29 May 2019
Since 1971, the UEFA Europa League has seen some of Europe’s premier football clubs battle it out on the pitch.
GOLF EVENTS
US Masters
11 – 14 April 2019
One of the four major championships in men’s professional golf, the US Masters is considered one of the most prestigious events on the calendar.
Dubai Desert Classic
2019 Dates to be Confirmed
Since its inauguration in 1989, the Dubai Desert Classic has become one of the flagship events on the European Tour.
HORSE-RACING EVENTS
The Durban July
6 July 2019
Be counted among the bold, brash and beautiful who line the track at Greyville to celebrate The Durban July, Africa’s greatest sporting event.
RUGBY EVENTS
Rugby World Cup 2019
20 September – 2 November 2019
Rugby World Cup 2019 ™ will take place in Japan, the very first tournament to be hosted in Asia, promising one of the most unique and exciting Rugby World Cups yet!
Cape Town Sevens
2019 Dates to be Confirmed
The 2019 Cape Town Sevens kicks off in December as one of the first events on the World Rugby Sevens calendar.
Castle Lager Rugby Championship
2019 dates to be confirmed.
The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2018 is the premier international tournament between the top southern hemisphere rugby-playing nations, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.
Hong Kong Sevens
5 – 7 April 2019
Don’t miss out on the thrilling rugby action and weekend festivities of the 2019 Hong Kong Sevens, taking place at the spectacular Hong Kong Stadium in Causeway Bay.
Oktoberfest Sevens
2019 Dates to be Confirmed
The Oktoberfest Sevens is Germany’s biggest rugby show, in which 12 of the best national teams in sevens rugby take part in two days of nonstop action
Dubai Sevens
29 November – 1 December 2018
The 2018 Dubai Sevens kicks off in early December, as South Africa’s Blitzbokke contest to hold their title from last year
London Sevens
25 – 26 May 2019
Set to take place in May 2019, the London Sevens promises to bring thrilling rugby action to Twickenham Stadium.
Singapore Sevens
13 – 14 April 2019
The 2019 Singapore Sevens is the eighth tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
MOTOGP EVENTS
MotoGP Austria
9 – 11 August 2019
The 2019 MotoGP Austria takes place at the Red Bull Ring in Styria, the venue for the highly anticipated World Championship.
MotoGP Australia
25 – 27 October 2019
The very first motorcycle races in Australia took place in the 1930s on Phillip Island, just off the coast of Melbourne in the southern territory of Victoria.
MotoGP Britain
23 – 25 August 2019
The 2019 MotoGP Great Britain takes place at the famous Silverstone circuit, situated in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, about 90km from London.
MotoGP Catalunya
14 – 16 June 2019
Popular and vibrant Barcelona is the summer setting for the thrilling 2019 MotoGP Catalunya, which ticks all the boxes for riders and fans alike.
MotoGP Czech Republic
2 – 4 August 2019
The 2018 MotoGP Czech Republic takes place in the city of Brno, a popular circuit with both fans and riders for its banked sides and varied elevation.
MotoGP France
17 – 19 May 2019
With capacity for 100 000 spectators, the 2019 MotoGP France at the Le Mans Bugatti Grand Prix race circuit is set to thrill.
MotoGP Italy
31 May – 02 June 2019
The stunning Tuscan circuit of Autodromo del Mugello sets the scene for thrilling motorsport action at the 2019 Italian MotoGP in June.
MotoGP Germany
13 – 15 July 2019
What began as a classic road racing track behind the Iron Curtain has now transformed into today’s Sachsenring, a modern circuit where the best motorcyclists battle for top positions in front of a passionate crowd; and the famous home of the German MotoGP.
MotoGP Malaysia
1 – 3 November 2019
The 2 300 acre Sepang International Circuit complex is the host to the 2018 Malaysia MotoGP, which takes place in October.
MotoGP Qatar
8 – 10 March 2019
The Grand Prix of Qatar 2019 takes place at night under floodlights at the Losail International Circuit, which is just 30km from the capital city of Doha.
MotoGP Valencia
15 – 18 November 2019
The Ricardo Tormo circuit offers spectacular views of the entire course, with technical corners and a thrilling finish characterising the legendary Valencia MotoGP.
MotoGP Spain
3 – 5 May 2019
Jerez in the south of Spain sets the stage for thrilling motorsport action at the 2019 Spain MotoGP, which takes place at the Gran Premio de Espana (Circuito de Jerez).
MotoGP Aragon
20 – 22 September 2019
The laid back atmosphere of Aragon typifies this relaxed corner of Spain, which is juxtaposed with the high pace of the MotorLand Aragon circuit, home to the Aragon MotoGP.
MotoGP Assen Dutch
28 – 30 June 2019
Held annually in June, the TT Assen is a truly special event on the MotoGP calendar and one of the biggest annual sporting occasions in the Netherlands.
TENNIS EVENTS
Australian Open
14 – 27 January 2019
The Grand Slam calendar year kicks off in January with the 2019 Australian Open, the hottest event of the season: temperature and tennis action included!
Roland Garros
26 May – 9 June 2019
The French Open is known for its passionate Parisian fans, vibrant red clay courts and on-court displays of skill and perseverance.
