Overview
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11–July 19 across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, with Mexico vs. South Africa opening the tournament on June 11 at Estadio Azteca.
- Pre-World Cup fixtures in the capital include Formula E on January 10 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and a UFC card on March 28 at Arena CDMX, the same day the stadium reopens with a Mexico–Portugal friendly.
- LIV Golf returns April 17–19 at Club de Golf Chapultepec with Mexicans Carlos Ortiz and Abraham Ancer confirmed, and MLB stages Padres vs. Diamondbacks regular-season games April 25–26 at Alfredo Harp Helú.
- The NFL confirms a regular-season game in Mexico City for the second half of 2026 with visiting teams to be announced, while an ATP Challenger event is tentative for spring and the NBA eyes a return in late October or early November without clubs named.
- The Mexican Grand Prix is set for Oct. 30–Nov. 1 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with local reports saying Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez will be on the 2026 F1 grid with Cadillac, and national sports bodies outline funding needs as COM seeks 90 million pesos for key multi-sport commitments and CONADE pledges support.