Here is a list of the major sporting events that were held in 2011. Not every sporting event is listed here, though we have tried to include all the big sporting events of the major sports, mostly the international competitions.
Major events for this year were the Women's Football World Cup, and other World Cups for Baseball, Rugby, and Cricket. See a summary of the world of sport for 2011 including results.
See the current Major World Sporting Events Calendar.
Date(s) | Sport | Event | Location |
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Jan 7–29 | Football (Soccer) | AFC Asian Cup | Qatar |
Jan 17-30 | Tennis | Australian Open | Melbourne |
Feb 6 | American Football | Super Bowl | held in Arlington, Texas |
Feb 19 - Apr 2 | Cricket | World Cup | Bangladesh, India & Sri Lanka |
April 1-11 | Golf | Masters | Augusta, USA |
May 22 - Jun 5 | Tennis | French Open | Paris, France |
May 31 – Jun 12 | Basketball | NBA Finals | USA |
Jun 1 – Jun 15 | Ice Hockey | Stanley Cup finals | |
Jun 16–19 | Golf | US Open | Bethesda, Maryland |
Jun 20 – July 3 | Tennis | Wimbledon | London, England |
Jun 27 - July 17 | Football (Soccer) | Women's World Cup | Germany |
Jul 2 - July 24 | Cycling | Tour de France | France 2011 |
July 3-10 | Netball | World Championships | Singapore |
Jul 14–17 | Golf | The Open Championship | Royal St George's Golf Club |
Jul 16-31 | Swimming | World Swimming Champs | Shanghai |
Aug 8-14 | Golf | US PGA | Johns Creek, GA |
Aug 29 -Sep 11 | Tennis | US Open | New York |
Sep 9 - Oct 23 | Rugby | World Cup | New Zealand |
Oct 1-15 | Baseball | World Cup | Panama |
Oct 19-27 | Baseball | World Series |
Related Pages
- See the current Major World Sporting Events Calendar.
- Summary of the world of sport for 2011 including results.
- Ballon D'or Winners for 2011
- List of Major Sporting Events
- Multi-Sport Events (Games) Calendar
- About the Topend Sports Calendar
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