Roadtrips Reveals Top Travel-Sports Events for 2026 and Beyond

From the FIFA World Cup to the Masters, the sports travel company highlights marquee events for fans to plan their next big trips.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Winnipeg-based sports travel firm Roadtrips has released its list of the top travel-sports events it expects to lead the way in 2026 and beyond. The list includes the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, Masters Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with the company noting that sports fans are increasingly blending their love of the game with once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

Why it matters

Sports travel has become a booming industry, as fans seek to turn marquee events into memorable trips. Roadtrips' list highlights the major sporting events that are expected to drive significant travel demand in the coming years, providing insights for fans, travel providers, and the broader sports and tourism sectors.

The details

Roadtrips, a boutique sports travel firm based in Winnipeg, has packaged prime sporting events around the world for over 30 years. The company has observed that fans are no longer choosing between a great trip and a great game, but are intentionally blending both - travelling farther, staying longer, and turning major sporting events into once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Based on client inquiries and recent bookings, Roadtrips has compiled a list of the top travel-sports events it expects to lead the way in 2026 and beyond, including the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, Masters Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The company's packages typically include event tickets, prime hotel access, onsite host teams, and a range of additional amenities to enhance the fan experience.

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • The 2026 Super Bowl is scheduled for February 6-9 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
  • The 2026 Masters Tournament will be held from April 6-12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
  • The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set for April 30 to May 3 in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held from July 14-30 in Los Angeles, California.

The players

Roadtrips

A boutique sports travel firm based in Winnipeg, Manitoba that has packaged prime sporting events around the world for over 30 years.

Dave Guenther

The founder and president of Roadtrips, who has observed that sports fans are increasingly blending their love of the game with once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

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What they’re saying

“Fans are no longer choosing between a great trip and a great game. They're intentionally blending both – travelling farther, staying longer and turning marquee sporting events into once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.”

— Dave Guenther, Founder and President, Roadtrips (travelindustrytoday.com)

The takeaway

Sports travel has become a booming industry, as fans seek to turn marquee events into memorable trips. Roadtrips' list of top travel-sports events for 2026 and beyond highlights the major sporting events that are expected to drive significant travel demand in the coming years, providing valuable insights for fans, travel providers, and the broader sports and tourism sectors.