The most comprehensive agenda for top sporting events around the world. December 7-13, 2021 includes the F1 definition, Word Chess Championship, the Argentine Open, and more.

Week Preview


For the 30th time, the Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship will be defined in the very last race. This is one of the closest in history, with Max Verstappen (NED, Red Bull) and Lewis Hamilton (ENG, Mercedes) tied in points. Whoever is best at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take it home.

Magnus Carlsen (NOR) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (RUS) continue their Chess World Championship clash. The Champion is ahead 5-3.

The UEFA Champions League has a defining week ahead, as the Group Stage comes to a close. In Group B, Porto, Milan and Atlético de Madrid are fighting for one spot, as Liverpool has secured its ticket into the second round.

Charles Oliveira (BRA) and Dustin Poirier (USA) will fight for the UFC Lightweight Championship, and the biggest female figure in MMA, Amanda Nunes (BRA), will try to defend her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship against Julianna Peña (VEN). In Boxing, the biggest female figure will also fight, as Katie Taylor goes against Firuza Sharipova (KAZ), defending her Unified Lightweight title. 

Polo sees the Final of the Argentine Open, with La Natividad facing La Dolfina, who eliminated their biggest rivals, Ellerstina.

Canadian Football will host its 108th Grey Cup, between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Winter Sports continue their World Cup season.


GLOBAL SPORTS AGENDA


Aeromodelling:
FAI F1D World Championship for Indoor Model Aircraft (ROU)

Alpine Skiing:
FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup (SUI, FRA)

American Football:
National Football League Regular season

Association Football:
Domestic Leagues (Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Premier League, Brazilian Série A, Argentine Primera División, Liga MX Finals, MLS Final, Barclays FA Women’s Super League Matches, etc.)
UEFA Champions League Group stage Matchday
UEFA Women’s Champions League Group stage

Automobilism:
FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies – Hail Baja (SAU)
FIA Formula One World Championship – Yas Marina Circuit (ARE)
Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals – Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BHR)
Stock Car Pro Series – Autódromo José Carlos Pace (BRA)

Bandy:
XXX Championship of Russia. Super League – 2021-2022

Baseball:
Liga Mexicana del Pacífico

Basketball:
Basketball Champions League Regular season Round
EuroLeague Women Regular Season Matchday
NBA regular season

Basque Pelota:
Esku Pilota Pro Tour Super Prestige (FRA)
Jai Alai Dania Beach (USA)
Jai Alai Pro Tour Series (FRA)
Remonte Pairs Championship-Orona Preliminaries

Biathlon:
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon (AUT)

Bobsleigh:
BMW IBSF World Cup (DEU)
Women’s Monobob World Series (DEU, USA, LVA)

Boxing:
World Boxing Association Super World Light Heavy Title – Dmitry Bivol (RUS) vs Umar Salamov (RUS)
World Boxing Organisation World Bantam Title – John Riel Casimero (PHL) vs Paul Butler (ENG)
World Boxing Council World Bantam Title – Nonito Donaire (PHL) vs Reymart Gaballo (PHL)
International Boxing Federation World Fly Title – Sunny Edwards (ENG) vs Jayson Mama (PHL)
World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Organization World Female Light Title – Katie Taylor (IRL) vs Firuza Sharipova (KAZ)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Canadian Football:
Canadian Football League 108th Grey Cup

Chess:
FIDE World Chess Championship (ARE)

Cricket:
Big Bash League (AUS)
Men’s Test – Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Men’s Test – India vs New Zealand
Men’s Test – World Championship Australia vs England

Cross-Country Skiing:
FIS World Cup (SUI)

Cue Sports:
Mosconi Cup
UMB World Cup 3-Cushion (EGY)
WST – SCOTTISH OPEN
WST – WORLD GRAND PRIX starts

Cycling (Cyclocross):
Elorrioko Basqueland Ziklokrosa (ESP)
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup (ITA)

Draughts:
Polish Open World Cup

Duathlon eSport:
Zwift Duathlon League

Equestrian (Driving):
FEI Driving World Cup (SUI)

Equestrian (Jumping):
CSI 5* (SUI)
CSI5* Major League Show Jumping (California)
CSI 5*-W (ESP)

Esports:
Age of Empires – King of the Desert 4
Arena of Valor International Championship
Arena of Valor – Honor of Kings Challenger Cup
Arena of Valor – King Pro League King Pro League Fall
Call of Duty Mobile World Championship 2021 – East Finals
Counterstrike – Intel Extreme Masters XVI – Winter
Heroes of the Storm – Community Clash League Season 3
Mobile Legends World Championships
PUBG – PUBG Global Championship 2021
PUBG Mobile – PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021 – League
Rocket League – RLCS 2021-22 – Fall Split Major
StarCraft II – World Team League 2021 Winter

Flag Football:
IFAF Flag Football World Championships (ISR)

Floorball:
13th Men’s World Championships (FIN)

Freestyle Skiing:
FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup Aerials, Aerials Team (FIN)
FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup Half Pipe (USA)
FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup Moguls, Double Moguls (SWE)
FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup Ski Cross (FRA, SUI)

Gaelic Football:
All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship Provincial Quarter-Finals

Golf:
PGA Tour – QBE Shootout (USA)

Handball:
25th IHF Women’s World Championship (ESP)
EHF Champions League group stage

Harness Racing:
UET Group I races (ITA x6)

Horse Racing (Flat):
Gran Premio Copa de Plata, Gran Premio Felix de Alzaga Unzue, Gran Premio Joaquín S. de Anchorena, Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (ARG)
Hong Kong Vase, Hong Kong Sprint, Hong Kong Cup, Hong Kong Mile (HKG)
XI Campeonato Juvenil, XI Campeonato Juvenil (Potrancas), LXIX Hándicap Copa De Oro (MEX)
Captain Cook Stakes (NZL)
Clásico Agustin Mercado Reverón (PUR)

Ice Hockey:
Champions Hockey League Quarterfinals
Kontinental Hockey League Regular Season
NHL season

Indoor Soccer:
Major Arena Soccer League Regular Season

Lacrosse:
NLL Regular Season (USA)

Ladies’ Gaelic Football:
All Ireland Club Finals

Luge:
Eberspächer World Cup, Team Relay (DEU)

Mixed Martial Arts:
UFC Lightweight Championship – Charles Oliveira (BRA) vs Dustin Poirier (USA)
UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship – Amanda Nunes (BRA) vs Julianna Peña (VEN)

Nordic Combined Skiing:
FIS Ski Nordic Combined World Cup (EST)

Othello:
World Team Othello Masters Final

Para Nordic Skiing:
Para Nordic Skiing World Cup (CAN)

Para Surfing:
ISA World Para Surfing Championship

Paralympic Biathlon:
World Cup (CAN)

Pato:
TRIPLE CORONA DE PATO

Pickleball:
USAPA National Championships

Platform Tennis:
APTA Tour Tournament (Grand Prix)

Polo:
Abierto Argentino de Polo (ARG)
ABIERTO FEMENINO (ARG)
Cámara de Diputados Cup (ARG)

Racquetball:
LPRT 30th Annual Christmas Classic (USA)

Rugby Union:
European Rugby Champions Cup Pool Stage
Premier 15s

Sailing:
IWCA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (AUS)
MELGES 20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (USA)
Trophée Jules Verne – Record attempt Sails of Change (Potential)

Shogi:
Ricoh Cup Women’s Championship Games 3, 4

Simracing:
FIA Gran Turismo Championship 2021 Series World Final
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup Final

Skeleton:
BMW IBSF World Cup (DEU)

Ski Jumping:
FIS Men’s Ski Jumping World Cup (DEU)

Snowboard:
FIS World Cup Half Pipe (USA)
FIS World Cup Parallel Giant Slalom, Parallel Slalom (RUS)
FIS World Cup Snowboard Cross, Snowboard Cross Team (AUT)

Speed Skating:
ISU World Cup (CAN)
Marathon Cup (NED)
Mass Start Competition Final (NED)

Sport Karate:
Toronto International Tournament of Champions (CAN)

Surfing:
World Surf League – Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
World Surf League Big Wave – Jaws Big Wave Championships (USA)
World Surf League Big Wave – Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge presented by Jogos Santa Casa (POR)

Volleyball:
FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2021

Weightlifting:
IWF World Championships (UZB)

*This agenda is based on official information at time of publication. All events are subject to change and/or cancellation.