# 2020 in sports by month
## Calendar by month
### January

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 13 December 2019–1 | Darts | 2020 PDC World Darts Championship | International | Peter Wright |
| 1 | Ice hockey | 2020 NHL Winter Classic | Domestic | Dallas Stars |
| 26 December 2019–2 | Ice hockey | 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship | International | United States |
| 2–8 | Ice hockey | 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship Division I – Group B | International | Norway |
| 3–9 | Ice hockey | 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship Division I – Group A | International | Germany |
| 3–12 | Tennis | 2020 ATP Cup | International | Serbia |
| 3–24 | Chess | / Women's World Chess Championship 2020 | International | Ju Wenjun |
| 4–12 | Darts | 2020 BDO World Darts Championship | International | Men: Wayne WarrenWomen: Mikuru Suzuki |
| 26 December 2019–5 | Ice hockey | 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships | International | Canada |
| 28 December 2019–5 | Cross-country skiing | / 2019–20 Tour de Ski | International | Men: Alexander BolshunovWomen: Therese Johaug |
| 5–17 | Rally raid | 2020 Dakar Rally | International | Cars: Carlos SainzBikes: Ricky BrabecQuads: Ignacio CasaleTrucks: Andrey KarginovUTV: Casey Currie |
| 28 December 2019–6 | Ski jumping | / 2019–20 Four Hills Tournament | International | Dawid Kubacki |
| 6–12 | Ice hockey | 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division II – Group A | International | Japan |
| 8–26 | Association football | 2020 AFC U-23 Championship | Continental | South Korea |
| 9–22 | Multi-sport | 2020 Winter Youth Olympics | International | Russia |
| 9–26 | Handball | // 2020 European Men's Handball Championship | Continental | Spain |
| 10–12 | Speed skating | 2020 European Speed Skating Championships | Continental | Netherlands |
| 10–13 | Speed skating | 2020 Four Continents Short Track Speed Skating Championships | International | Men: Hwang Dae-heonWomen: Choi Min-jeong |
| 10–26 | Bowls | 2020 World Indoor Bowls Championship | International | Open: Robert PaxtonWomen: Julie Forrest |
| 12–19 | Snooker | 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) | International | Stuart Bingham |
| 12–25 | Water polo | 2020 Women's European Water Polo Championship | Continental | Spain |
| 13 | American football | 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship | Domestic | LSU Tigers |
| 13–19 | Ice hockey | 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III | International | Iceland |
| 14–26 | Water polo | 2020 Men's European Water Polo Championship | Continental | Hungary |
| 16–26 | Handball | 2020 African Men's Handball Championship | Continental | Egypt |
| 16–27 | Handball | 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship | Continental | Qatar |
| 17–19 | Indoor hockey | 2020 Men's EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championship | Continental | Germany |
| 17–9 February | Cricket | 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup | International | Bangladesh |
| 18 | Formula racing | 2020 Santiago ePrix (FE #3) | International | Maximilian Günther ( BMW i Andretti Motorsport) |
| 18–19 | Luge | 2020 FIL European Luge Championships | Continental | Russia |
| 19–26 | Netball | 2020 Netball Nations Cup | International | New Zealand |
| 20–26 | Figure skating | 2020 European Figure Skating Championships | Continental | Russia |
| 20–2 February | Tennis | 2020 Australian Open (Grand Slam #1) | International | Men: Novak DjokovicWomen: Sofia Kenin |
| 21–25 | Handball | 2020 South and Central American Men's Handball Championship | Continental | Argentina |
| 23–26 | Rallying | 2020 Monte Carlo Rally (WRC #1) | International | WRC: Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul ( Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT)WRC-2: Mads Østberg & Torstein Eriksen ( PH-Sport)WRC-3: Eric Camilli & François-Xavier Buresi |
| 24–26 | Indoor hockey | 2020 Women's EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championship | Continental | Belarus |
| 24–26 | Speed skating | 2020 European Short Track Speed Skating Championships | Continental | Men: Shaoang LiuWomen: Suzanne Schulting |
| 25 | Ice hockey | 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Game | Domestic | Pacific Division |
| 25–26 | Rugby sevens | 2020 New Zealand Sevens (WRSS #3) 2020 New Zealand Women's Sevens (WRWSS #4) | International | Men: New ZealandWomen: New Zealand |
| 25–28 | Ice hockey | 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship Division II – Group A | International | Chinese Taipei |
| 26 | American football | 2020 Pro Bowl | Domestic | American Football Conference |
| 26–2 February | Biathlon | Biathlon Junior World Championships 2020 | International | Norway Russia |
| 28–2 February | Ice hockey | 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship Division II – Group B | International | Spain |
| 28–3 February | Ice hockey | 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division II – Group B | International | South Korea |
| 28–7 February | Futsal | 2020 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations | Continental | Morocco |
| 31 | Luge | 2020 FIL Junior European Luge Championships | Continental | Germany |
| 31–2 February | Speed skating | 2020 Four Continents Speed Skating Championships | International | South Korea |
| 31–2 February | Speed skating | 2020 World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships | International | South Korea |

### February

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 1–2 | Cyclo-cross | 2020 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships | International | Men: Mathieu van der PoelWomen: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado |
| 1–2 | Rugby sevens | 2020 Sydney Sevens (WRSS #4) 2020 Sydney Women's Sevens (WRWSS #5) | International | Men: FijiWomen: New Zealand |
| 1–2 | Athletics | 2020 South American Indoor Championships in Athletics | Continental | Brazil |
| 1–31 October | Rugby union | ///// 2020 Six Nations Championship | Continental | England |
| 1–TBA | Rugby union | ///// 2020 Rugby Europe Championship | Continental | Georgia |
| 2 | American football | Super Bowl LIV | Domestic | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2–6 December | Rugby union | ///// 2020 Women's Six Nations Championship | Continental | England |
| 3–9 | Snooker | 2020 World Grand Prix (Coral Series #1) | International | Neil Robertson |
| 4–9 | Figure skating | 2020 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships | International | Japan |
| 4–9 | Wrestling | 2020 African Wrestling Championships | Continental | Algeria |
| 7–9 | Basketball | 2020 FIBA Intercontinental Cup | International | Iberostar Tenerife |
| 7–9 | Table tennis | 2020 ITTF Pan-America Cup | Continental | Men: Hugo CalderanoWomen: Adriana Díaz |
| 8–9 | Table tennis | 2020 Europe Top 16 Cup | Continental | Men: Timo BollWomen: Petrissa Solja |
| 9–16 | Sailing | 2020 Laser World Championships | International | Men: Philipp Buhl |
| 10–13 | Badminton | 2020 All Africa Team Badminton Championships | Continental | Men: AlgeriaWomen: Egypt |
| 10–15 | Badminton | 2020 Oceania Badminton Championships | Continental | Men: Abhinav ManotaWomen: Chen Hsuan-yuTeams (M/W): Australia |
| 10–15 | Sailing | 2020 49er & 49er FX World Championships 2020 Nacra 17 World Championship | International | 49er: Peter Burling / Blair Tuke49er FX: Támara Echegoyen / Paula BarcelóNacra 17: John Gimson / Anna Burnet |
| 10–16 | Wrestling | 2020 European Wrestling Championships | Continental | Freestyle: RussiaGreco-Roman: RussiaWomen: Russia |
| 11–16 | Badminton | 2020 Badminton Asia Team Championships | Continental | Men: IndonesiaWomen: Japan |
| 11–16 | Badminton | 2020 European Team Badminton Championships | Continental | Men: DenmarkWomen: Denmark |
| 12–23 | Biathlon | Biathlon World Championships 2020 | International | Norway |
| 13–16 | Badminton | 2020 Pan Am Badminton Championships (Team) | Continental | Men: CanadaWomen: Canada |
| 13–16 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Sweden (WRC #2) | International | WRC: Elfyn Evans & Scott Martin ( Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT)WRC-2: Mads Østberg & Torstein Eriksen ( PH-Sport)WRC-3: Jari Huttunen & Mikko LukkaJ-WRC: Tom Kristensson & Joakim Sjöberg ( Tom Kristensson Motorsport) |
| 13–16 | Speed skating | 2020 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships | International | Netherlands |
| 14 | Association football | 2020 CAF Super Cup (February) | Continental | Zamalek |
| 14–16 | Badminton | 2020 African Badminton Championships | Continental | Men: Georges PaulWomen: Kate Foo Kune |
| 14–16 | Luge | 2020 FIL World Luge Championships | International | Russia |
| 15 | Formula racing | 2020 Mexico City ePrix (FE #4) | International | Mitch Evans ( Jaguar) |
| 15–22 | Curling | 2020 World Junior Curling Championships | International | Men: CanadaWomen: Canada |
| 16 | Basketball | 2020 NBA All-Star Game | Domestic | Team LeBronMVP: Kawhi Leonard ( Los Angeles Clippers) |
| 16 | Stock car racing | 2020 Daytona 500 | Domestic | Denny Hamlin ( Joe Gibbs Racing) |
| 18–23 | Wrestling | 2020 Asian Wrestling Championships | Continental | Freestyle: IranGreco-Roman: IranWomen: Japan |
| 19–22 | Bandy | 2020 Women's Bandy World Championship | International | Sweden |
| 19–26 | Association football | / 2020 Recopa Sudamericana | Continental | Flamengo |
| 20–23 | Golf | 2020 WGC-Mexico Championship | International | Patrick Reed |
| 21–22 | Luge | 2020 Junior World Luge Championships | International | Germany |
| 21–23 | Speed skating | 2020 World Junior Speed Skating Championships | International | Men: Stepan ChistiakovWomen: Femke Kok |
| 21–28 | Sailing | 2020 ILCA Laser Radial World Championships | International | Men: Daniil KrutskikhWomen: Marit Bouwmeester |
| 21–1 March | Bobsleigh & Skeleton | IBSF World Championships 2020 | International | Germany |
| 21–8 March | Cricket | 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup | International | Australia |
| 22 | Professional boxing | Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II | International | Tyson Fury |
| 22 | Rugby league | 2020 World Club Challenge | International | Sydney Roosters |
| 22–8 March | Association football | 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship | Continental | United States |
| 22–22 November | Stock car racing | 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series | Domestic | Austin Cindric ( Team Penske) |
| 23 | Endurance racing | 2020 Lone Star Le Mans (WEC #5) | International | LMP1: Gustavo Menezes & Norman Nato & Bruno Senna ( Rebellion Racing)LMP2: Filipe Albuquerque & Philip Hanson & Paul di Resta ( United Autosports)LMGTE Pro: Marco Sørensen & Nicki Thiim ( Aston Martin Racing)LMGTE Am: Jonathan Adam & Charlie Eastwood & Salih Yoluç ( TF Sport) |
| 23–29 | Ice hockey | 2020 IIHF Women's World Championship Division II – Group B | International | Australia |
| 23–29 | Windsurfing | 2020 RS:X World Championships | International | Men: Kiran BadloeWomen: Lilian de Geus |
| 23–1 March | Shooting sports | 2020 10m European Shooting Championships | Continental | Russia |
| 23–23 November | Stock car racing | 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series | Domestic | Chase Elliott ( Hendrick Motorsports) |
| 24–1 March | Snooker | 2020 Players Championship (Coral Series #2) | International | Judd Trump |
| 26–1 March | Biathlon | 2020 IBU Open European Championships | Continental | Belarus |
| 26–1 March | Track cycling | 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships | International | Netherlands |
| 28–29 | Speed skating | 2020 World Sprint Speed Skating Championships | International | Men: Tatsuya ShinhamaWomen: Miho Takagi |
| 28–1 March | Table tennis | 2020 ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup | Continental | Cancelled |
| 29 | Cross country running | 2020 Pan American Cross Country Cup | Continental | Men: Johnatas de Oliveira CruzWomen: Geneviève Lalonde |
| 29 | Formula racing | 2020 Marrakesh ePrix (FE #5) | International | António Félix da Costa ( DS Techeetah) |
| 29 | Horse racing | 2020 Saudi Cup | International | Horse: Maximum SecurityJockey: Luis SaezTrainer: Jason Servis |
| 29–1 March | Rugby sevens | 2020 USA Sevens (WRSS #5) | International | South Africa |
| 29–1 March | Speed skating | 2020 World Allround Speed Skating Championships | International | Men: Patrick RoestWomen: Ireen Wüst |
| 29–7 March | Curling | 2020 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | International | Russia |
| 29–8 March | Nordic skiing | 2020 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships | International | Norway |

### March

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 1 | Marathon | 2020 Tokyo Marathon (WMM #1) | International | Men: Birhanu LegeseWomen: Lonah Chemtai Salpeter |
| 2–8 | Figure skating | 2020 World Junior Figure Skating Championships | International | Russia |
| 4–8 | Table tennis | 2020 European Under-21 Table Tennis Championships | Continental | Men: Vladimir SidorenkoWomen: Prithika Pavade |
| 4–20 | Association football | 2020 South American Under-20 Women's Football Championship | Continental | Suspended; remaining matches cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 5–14 | Alpine skiing | World Junior Alpine Skiing Championships 2020 | International | Austria |
| 6–7 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU World Triathlon Series #1 | International | Cancelled |
| 6–8 | Darts | 2020 UK Open | International | Michael van Gerwen |
| 6–9 | Wrestling | 2020 Pan American Wrestling Championships | Continental | Freestyle: United StatesGreco-Roman: United StatesWomen: United States |
| 7 | Cross country running | 2020 World University Cross Country Championships | International | Cancelled |
| 7–8 | Rugby sevens | 2020 Canada Sevens (WRSS #6) | International | New Zealand |
| 8 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #1) | International | MotoGP: Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemicMoto2: Tetsuta Nagashima ( Red Bull KTM Ajo)Moto3: Albert Arenas ( Aspar Team) |
| 10–13 | Speed skating | 2020 World University Speed Skating Championships | International | Netherlands |
| 11–15 | Biathlon | 2020 IBU Junior Open European Championships | Continental | Czech Republic and Slovenia |
| 12–15 | Golf | 2020 Players Championship | International | Cancelled after completion of Day 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 12–15 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Mexico (WRC #3) | International | WRC: Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia ( Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT)WRC-2: Pontus Tidemand & Patrick Barth ( Toksport WRT)WRC-3: Marco Bulacia Wilkinson & Giovanni Bernacchini |
| 12–22 | Tennis | 2020 Indian Wells Masters | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 13–14 | Synchronized skating | 2020 ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships | International | Team Fintastic |
| 13–15 | Speed skating | 2020 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 13–21 | Sailing | 2020 470 World Championships | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 14 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #1 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 14–21 | Weightlifting | 2020 IWF World Junior Weightlifting Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 14–22 | Curling | 2020 World Women's Curling Championship | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 15 | Formula One | 2020 Australian Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 15–20 September | Indy car racing | / 2020 IndyCar Series | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 16–22 | Figure skating | 2020 World Figure Skating Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 17–4 April | Chess | Candidates Tournament 2020 | International | Postponed half way due to the COVID-19 pandemic; resceduling TBA |
| 17–6 April | Basketball | 2020 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament | Domestic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 20–5 April | Basketball | 2020 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament | Domestic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 21 | Formula racing | 2020 Sanya ePrix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 21 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Milan–San Remo (Monument #1) | International | Postponed to 8 August 2020 |
| 22 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #2 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 24–5 April | Tennis | 2020 Miami Open | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 25–29 | Golf | 2020 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 26–27 September | Baseball | / 2020 MLB season | Domestic | Postponed to 23 July-27 September |
| 28 | Horse racing | 2020 Dubai World Cup | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 28 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #3 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 28–5 April | Curling | 2020 World Men's Curling Championship | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 29–May 24 | Cricket | Indian Premier League 2020 | Domestic | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is planned to start on September 19 2020. |
| 29–5 April | Bandy | 2020 Bandy World Championship | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 31–10 April | Ice hockey | 2020 IIHF Women's World Championship | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |

### April

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 3 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #4 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 4–12 | Weightlifting | 2020 European Weightlifting Championships | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 4–25 | Association football | 2020 African Nations Championship | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 5 | Formula One | 2020 Vietnamese Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 5 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Tour of Flanders (Monument #2) | International | Postponed to 18 October 2020 |
| 11–12 | Triathlon | 2020 African Triathlon Championships | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 11–18 | Water skiing | 2020 IWWF World Barefoot Waterski Championships | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 12 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Paris–Roubaix (Monument #3) | International | Postponed to 25 October 2020 |
| 13–19 | Tennis | 2020 Monte-Carlo Masters | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 14–19 | Tennis | 2020 Fed Cup Finals | International | Postponed to 13–18 April 2021 |
| 16–19 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Chile | International | Cancelled due to political unrest |
| 22 October 2019–15 | Basketball | / 2019–20 NBA season | Domestic | Suspended on 11 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; see below |
| 18 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU World Triathlon Series #2 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 18–25 | Curling | 2020 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2020 World Senior Curling Championships | International | Postponed; new date TBAPostponed; new date TBA |
| 19 | Formula One | 2020 Chinese Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 20 | Marathon | 2020 Boston Marathon (WMM #2) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 23–25 | American football | 2020 NFL draft | Domestic | #1 pick: Joe Burrow(to the Cincinnati Bengals from the LSU Tigers) |
| 23–26 | Badminton | 2020 Pan Am Badminton Championships (Individual) | Continental | Postponed; new date TBA |
| 23–26 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Argentina | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 25–26 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #5 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 26 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Liège–Bastogne–Liège (Monument #4) | International | Postponed to 4 October 2020 |

### May

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 1–10 | Futsal | 2020 CONCACAF Futsal Championship | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 1–10 | Tennis | 2020 Madrid Open | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #6 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 2–3 | Athletics | 2020 IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 3 | Formula One | 2020 Dutch Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 9–17 | Surfing | 2020 ISA World Surfing Games | International | Postponed until 8–16 May 2021 |
| 9–22 | Association football | 2020 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 14–17 | Mountain bike racing | 2020 European Mountain Bike Championships (XCE, XCO, & XCR) | Continental | Postponed; new dates october 15-18 |
| 16 | Horse racing | 2020 Preakness Stakes (Triple Crown #2) | Domestic | Postponed; new date TBA |
| 16 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU World Triathlon Series #3 | International | Postponed; new date TBA |
| 17–23 | Nine-pin bowling | 2020 Nine-pin Bowling Single's World Championships | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 21–6 June | Association football | 2020 UEFA European Under-17 Championship | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 21–24 | Golf | Senior PGA Championship | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 22–24 | Basketball | 2020 EuroLeague Final Four | Continental | Cancelled mid-season due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 23–26 | Rallying | 2020 Rally de Portugal | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 23–7 June | Bowls | 2020 World Outdoor Bowls Championship | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 24 | Formula One | 2020 Monaco Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 26–31 | BMX racing | 2020 UCI BMX World Championships | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 30 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #8 | International | Men: Vincent Luis Women: Flora Duffy |

### June

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 4–14 | American football | 2020 World University American Football Championship | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 5–7 | Rowing | 2020 European Rowing Championships | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 6 | Formula racing | 2020 Jakarta ePrix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 6–7 | Formula racing | 2020 Baku FIA Formula 2 round | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 6–7 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU World Triathlon Series #4 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 7 | Formula One | 2020 Azerbaijan Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 12–12 July | Association football | UEFA Euro 2020 | Continental | Postponed to 11 June–11 July 2021 |
| 12–12 July | Association football | / 2020 Copa América | Continental | Postponed to 11 June–11 July 2021 |
| 14 | Formula One | 2020 Canadian Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 15–21 | Handball | 2020 World University Handball Championship | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 17–20 | Golf | 2020 World University Golf Championship | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 19–21 | Judo | 2020 European Judo Championships | Continental | Postponed to November 8–10 |
| 20 | Horse racing | 2020 Belmont Stakes (Triple Crown #1) | Domestic | Horse: Tiz the Law Jockey: Manny Franco Trainer: Barclay Tagg |
| 20–26 | Snooker | 2020 Tour Championship (Coral Series #3) | International | Stephen Maguire |
| 21–28 | Table tennis | 2020 World Team Table Tennis Championships | International | Postponed to September 27–October 4 |
| 23–27 | Beach volleyball | 2020 World University Beach Volleyball Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 25 | Basketball | 2020 NBA draft | International | Postponed to 18 october 2020 |
| 25–28 | Mountain bike racing | 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships (XCO & XCR) | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 25–28 | Golf | U.S. Senior Open | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 25–28 | Golf | 2020 Women's PGA Championship | International | Postponed to 8-11 november 2020 |
| 25–28 | Judo | 2020 African Judo Championships | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 26–27 | Ice hockey | 2020 NHL Entry Draft | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 27–28 | Triathlon | 2020 World University Triathlon Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 27–28 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU World Triathlon Series #5 | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 28 | Formula One | 2020 French Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 29–12 July | Tennis | 2020 Wimbledon Championships (Grand Slam #3) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 30–4 July | Sailing | 2020 World University Sailing Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |

### July

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 2–5 | Athletics | 2020 European Athletics U18 Championships | Continental | Postponed to August 26–29, 2021 |
| 2–5 | Triathlon | 2020 European Triathlon Championships | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 4 | Horse racing | 2020 Epsom Derby | International | Horse: SerpentineJockey: Emmet McNamaraTrainer: Aidan O'Brien |
| 4–5 | Formula racing | 2020 Spielberg Formula 2 round (F2 #1) | International | Feature race: Callum Ilott ( UNI-Virtuosi Racing)Sprint race: Felipe Drugovich ( MP Motorsport) |
| 4–5 | Formula racing | 2020 Spielberg Formula 3 round (F3 #1) | Continental | Race 1: Oscar Piastri ( Prema Racing)Race 2: Liam Lawson ( Hitech Grand Prix) |
| 4–12 | Basketball | 2020 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup | International | Postponed to August 15–23 |
| 5 | Formula One | 2020 Austrian Grand Prix (F1 #1) | International | Valtteri Bottas ( Mercedes) |
| 7–11 | Modern pentathlon | 2020 World University Modern Pentathlon Championships | International | Cancelled |
| 7–12 | Athletics | 2020 World Athletics U20 Championships | International | Postponed to 17–22 August 2021 |
| 7–12 | Canoeing | 2020 World Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 9–12 | Golf | Constellation Senior Players Championship | International | Postponed to August 12–16 |
| 9–12 | Golf | U.S. Senior Women's Open | International | Cancelled |
| 9–18 | Lacrosse | 2020 Men's U19 World Lacrosse Championship | International | Postponed to 2021 |
| 10–12 | Canoeing | 2020 Canoe Sprint Non-Olympic Events World Championships | International | Postponed, new dates TBA |
| 11–12 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU World Triathlon Series #6 | International | Postponed, new dates TBA |
| 11–12 | Formula racing | 2020 2nd Spielberg Formula 2 round (F2 #2) | International | Feature race: Robert Shwartzman ( Prema Racing)Sprint race: Christian Lundgaard ( ART Grand Prix) |
| 11–12 | Formula racing | 2020 2nd Spielberg Formula 3 round (F3 #2) | Continental | Race 1: Frederik Vesti ( Prema Racing)Race 2: Théo Pourchaire ( ART Grand Prix) |
| 12 | Formula One | 2020 Styrian Grand Prix (F1 #2) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 14 | Baseball | 2020 Major League Baseball All-Star Game | Domestic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 10–19 | Table tennis | 2020 European Youth Table Tennis Championships | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 16–19 | Golf | 2020 Open Championship | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 16–19 | Rallying | 2020 Safari Rally | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 18–19 | Formula racing | 2020 Hungaroring FIA Formula 2 round (F2 #3) | International | Feature race: Robert Shwartzman ( Prema Racing)Sprint race: Luca Ghiotto ( Hitech Grand Prix) |
| 18–19 | Formula racing | 2020 Budapest Formula 3 round (F3 #3) | Continental | Race 1: Théo Pourchaire ( ART Grand Prix)Race 2: David Beckmann ( Trident) |
| 18–19 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #9 | International | Postponed, new dates TBA |
| 18–26 | Darts | 2020 World Matchplay | International | Dimitri Van den Bergh |
| 19 | Formula One | 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix (F1 #3) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 19 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #2) | International | MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo ( Petronas Yamaha SRT)Moto2: Luca Marini ( SKY Racing Team VR46)Moto3: Albert Arenas ( Aspar Team)MotoE: Eric Granado ( Avintia Esponsorama Racing) |
| 19–1 August | Association football | 2020 UEFA European Under-19 Championship | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 23–26 | Golf | 2020 Evian Championship | International | Postponed to August 6–9 |
| 24–9 August | Multi-sport | 2020 Summer Olympics | International | Postponed to 23 July–8 August 2021 |
| 25 | Professional boxing | Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev | International | Postponed from 20 June 2020 |
| 26 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Andalusian motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #3) | International | MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo ( Petronas Yamaha SRT)Moto2: Enea Bastianini ( Italtrans Racing Team)Moto3: Tatsuki Suzuki ( SIC58 Squadra Corse)MotoE: Dominique Aegerter ( Dynavolt Intact GP) |
| 30–2 August | Golf | 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational | International | Justin Thomas |
| 30–14 August | Basketball | / 2019–20 NBA season | Domestic | Resumed after suspension |
| 31–16 August | Snooker | 2020 World Snooker Championship (Triple Crown #3) | International | Ronnie O'Sullivan |

### August

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 1–2 | Formula racing | 2020 Silverstone Formula 2 round (F2 #4) | International | Feature race: Nikita Mazepin ( Hitech Grand Prix)Sprint race: Dan Ticktum ( DAMS) |
| 1–2 | Formula racing | 2020 Silverstone Formula 3 round (F3 #4) | Continental | Race 1: Liam Lawson ( Hitech Grand Prix)Race 2: David Beckmann ( Trident) |
| 2 | Formula One | 2020 British Grand Prix (F1 #4) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 5–13 | Formula racing | 2020 Berlin ePrix (FE #6–#11) | International | Race 1: António Félix da Costa ( DS Techeetah)Race 2: António Félix da Costa ( DS Techeetah)Race 3: Maximilian Günther ( BMW i Andretti Motorsport)Race 4: Jean-Éric Vergne ( DS Techeetah)Race 5: Oliver Rowland ( Nissan e.dams)Race 6: Stoffel Vandoorne ( Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team) |
| 5–16 | Futsal | 2020 AFC Futsal Championship | Continental | Postponed to 4–15 November 2020 |
| 6–9 | Golf | 2020 PGA Championship | International | Collin Morikawa |
| 6–9 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Finland | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 8 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Milan–San Remo (Monument #1) | International | Wout van Aert ( Team Jumbo–Visma) |
| 8–9 | Formula racing | 2020 2nd Silverstone Formula 2 round (F2 #5) | International | Feature race: Callum Ilott ( UNI-Virtuosi Racing)Sprint race: Yuki Tsunoda ( Carlin) |
| 8–9 | Formula racing | 2020 2nd Silverstone Formula 3 round (F3 #5) | Continental | Race 1: Logan Sargeant ( Prema Racing)Race 2: Bent Viscaal ( MP Motorsport) |
| 9 | Formula One | 70th Anniversary Grand Prix (F1 #5) | International | Max Verstappen ( Red Bull Racing) |
| 9 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #4) | International | MotoGP: Brad Binder ( Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)Moto2: Enea Bastianini ( Italtrans Racing Team)Moto3: Dennis Foggia ( Leopard Racing) |
| 10–16 | Tennis | 2020 Canadian Open | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 14–6 September | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Vuelta a España (Grand Tour #3) | International | Postponed to 20 October - 8 November 2020 |
| 15 | Endurance racing | 2020 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (WEC #6) | International | LMP1: Mike Conway & Kamui Kobayashi & José María López ( Toyota Gazoo Racing)LMP2: Filipe Albuquerque & Philip Hanson & Paul di Resta ( United Autosports)LMGTE Pro: Michael Christensen & Kévin Estre ( Porsche GT Team)LMGTE Am: Emmanuel Collard & Nicklas Nielsen & François Perrodo ( AF Corse) |
| 15 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Il Lombardia (Monument #2) | International | Jakob Fuglsang ( Astana Pro Team) |
| 15–23 | Basketball | 2020 FIBA Under-17 Women's Basketball World Cup | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 15–23 | Badminton | 2020 Thomas & Uber Cup | International | Postponed to 3–11 October 2020 |
| 16–23 | Rowing | 2020 World Rowing Championships 2020 World Rowing Junior Championships 2020 World Rowing Under 23 Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 15–16 | Formula racing | 2020 Barcelona Formula 2 round (F2 #6) | International | Feature race: Nobuharu Matsushita ( MP Motorsport)Sprint race: Felipe Drugovich ( MP Motorsport) |
| 15–16 | Formula racing | 2020 Barcelona Formula 3 round (F3 #6) | Continental | Race 1: Jake Hughes ( HWA Racelab)Race 2: Oscar Piastri ( Prema Racing) |
| 16 | Formula One | 2020 Spanish Grand Prix (F1 #6) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 16 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #5) | International | MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso ( Ducati Team)Moto2: Jorge Martín ( Red Bull KTM Ajo)Moto3: Albert Arenas ( Aspar Team) |
| 17–23 | Wrestling | 2020 World Cadet Wrestling Championships | International | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 17–30 | Aquatic sports | 2020 European Aquatics Championships | Continental | Postponed to 10–23 May 2021 |
| 18–23 | Water skiing | 2020 IWWF World Junior Waterski Championships | International | Postponed to 22–29 August 2021 |
| 20–23 | Golf | 2020 Women's British Open | International | Sophia Popov |
| 20–23 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU World Triathlon Series #7 (Grand Final) | International | Postponed to 17–22 August 2021 |
| 20–30 | Baseball | 2020 Little League World Series | International | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 20–7 September | Golf | 2020 FedEx Cup Playoffs | International | The Northern Trust: Dustin JohnsonBMW Championship: Jon RahmTour Championship: Dustin Johnson |
| 21 | Association football | 2020 UEFA Europa League Final | Continental | Sevilla |
| 21–23 | Canoeing | 2020 World University Canoeing Championships | International | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 22–23 | Rallycross | 2020 World RX of Sweden (WRX #1 #2) | International | Race 1: Johan Kristoffersson ( Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS)Race 2: Mattias Ekström ( KYB Team JC) |
| 22–29 | Tennis | 2020 Cincinnati Masters | International | Men: Novak DjokovicWomen: Victoria Azarenka |
| 22–30 | Volleyball | / 2020 Women's U19 Volleyball European Championship | Continental | Turkey |
| 23 | Association football | 2020 UEFA Champions League Final | Continental | Bayern Munich |
| 23 | IndyCar | 2020 Indianapolis 500 | International | Takuma Sato |
| 23 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Styrian motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #6) | International | MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira ( Red Bull KTM Tech3)Moto2: Marco Bezzecchi ( Sky Racing Team VR46)Moto3: Celestino Vietti ( SKY Racing Team VR46) |
| 24–28 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 European Road Championships | Continental | Netherlands |
| 25 | Association football | 2020 UEFA Youth League Final | Continental | Real Madrid |
| 26–30 | Athletics | 2020 European Athletics Championships | Continental | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 27–29 | Rowing | 2020 World University Rowing Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 27–30 | Golf | 2020 International Crown | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 29–30 | Formula racing | 2020 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 2 round (F2 #7) | International | Feature Race: Yuki Tsunoda ( Carlin)Sprint Race: Robert Shwartzman ( Prema Racing) |
| 29–30 | Formula racing | 2020 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 3 round (F3 #7) | Continental | Race 1: Lirim Zendeli ( Trident Racing)Race 2: Logan Sargeant ( Prema Racing) |
| 29–30 | Rallycross | World RX of Finland (WRX #3 #4) | International | Race 1: Johan Kristoffersson ( Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS)Race 2: Niclas Grönholm ( GRX Taneco) |
| 29–30 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #10 | International | Men: Vincent LuisWomen: Flora Duffy |
| 29–20 September | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Tour de France (Grand Tour #1) | International | Tadej Pogačar ( UAE Team Emirates) |
| 30 | Association football | 2020 UEFA Women's Champions League Final | Continental | Lyon |
| 30 | Formula One | 2020 Belgian Grand Prix (F1 #7) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 31–13 September | Tennis | 2020 U.S. Open (Grand Slam #4) | International | Men: Dominic ThiemWomen: Naomi Osaka |

### September

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 3–6 | Rallying | 2020 Rally New Zealand | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 4–6 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Estonia (WRC #4) | International | WRC: Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja ( Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT)WRC-2: Mads Østberg & Torstein Eriksen ( PH-Sport)WRC-3: Oliver Solberg & Aaron JohnstonJ-WRC: Mārtiņš Sesks & Renars Francis ( LMT Autosporta Akadēmija) |
| 5 | Horse racing | 2020 Kentucky Derby (Triple Crown #2) | International | Horse: AuthenticJockey: John VelazquezTrainer: Bob Baffert |
| 5–6 | Formula racing | 2020 Monza Formula 2 round (F2 #8) | International | Feature race: Mick Schumacher ( Prema Racing)Sprint race: Callum Ilott ( UNI-Virtuosi Racing) |
| 5–6 | Formula racing | 2020 Monza Formula 3 round (F3 #8) | Continental | Race 1: Frederik Vesti ( Prema Racing)Race 2: Jake Hughes ( HWA Racelab) |
| 5–6 | Mountain bike racing | 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships (DHI only) | International | Postponed to 5–11 October 2020 |
| 5–6 | Rowing | 2020 European Rowing U23 Championships | Continental | Italy |
| 5–6 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Championships 2020 ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships | International | Men: Vincent LuisWomen: Georgia Taylor-BrownMixed Relay: France (Léonie Périault, Léo Bergere, Cassandre Beaugrand and Dorian Coninx) |
| 5–12 December | American football | 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season | Domestic | Alabama Crimson Tide |
| 5–13 | Volleyball | 2020 Boys' U18 Volleyball European Championship | Continental | Italy |
| 6 | Formula One | 2020 Italian Grand Prix (F1 #8) | International | Pierre Gasly ( AlphaTauri) |
| 7–13 | Wrestling | 2020 World Junior Wrestling Championships | International | Postponed to 4–10 December 2020 |
| 9–13 | Shooting sports | 2020 World University Shooting Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 10–11 | Mountain bike racing | 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships (4X only) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 10–13 | Golf | 2020 ANA Inspiration | International | Mirim Lee |
| 10–13 | Golf | 2020 BMW PGA Championship | International | Postponed to 8–11 October 2020 |
| 10–3 January 2021 | American football | 2020 NFL season | Domestic | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 11–19 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Giro Rosa | International | Anna van der Breggen ( Boels–Dolmans) |
| 11–20 | Baseball | 2020 Women's Baseball World Cup | International | Postponed to 12–21 November 2020 |
| 12–13 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #11 | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 12–13 | Formula racing | 2020 Mugello Formula 2 round (F2 #9) | International | Feature race: Nikita Mazepin ( Hitech Grand Prix)Sprint race: Christian Lundgaard ( ART Grand Prix) |
| 12–13 | Formula racing | 2020 Mugello Formula 3 round (F3 #9) | Continental | Race 1: Frederik Vesti ( Prema Racing)Race 2: Liam Lawson ( Hitech Grand Prix) |
| 12–4 October | Futsal | 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup | International | Postponed to 12 September – 3 October 2021 |
| 13 | Formula One | 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix (F1 #9) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 13 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 San Marino and Rimini's Coast motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #7) | International | MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli ( Petronas Yamaha SRT)Moto2: Luca Marini ( SKY Racing Team VR46)Moto3: John McPhee ( Petronas Sprinta Racing)MotoE: Matteo Ferrari ( Trentino Gresini MotoE) |
| 14–21 | Tennis | 2020 Italian Open | International | Men: Novak DjokovicWomen: Simona Halep |
| 15–20 | Beach volleyball | 2020 European Beach Volleyball Championship | Continental | Men: Anders Mol / Christian SørumWomen: Joana Heidrich / Anouk Vergé-Dépré |
| 15–20 | Table tennis | 2020 European Table Tennis Championships | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 16–3 October | Association football | 2020 AFC U-16 Championship | Continental | Postponed to 25 November – 12 December 2020 |
| 17–19 | Rugby sevens | 2020 World University Rugby Sevens Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 17–20 | Golf | Regions Tradition | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 17–20 | Golf | 2020 U.S. Open (Grand Slam #2) | International | Bryson DeChambeau |
| 18–20 | Canoe slalom | 2020 European Canoe Slalom Championships | Continental | Czech Republic |
| 18–20 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Turkey (WRC #5) | International | WRC: Elfyn Evans & Scott Martin ( Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT)WRC-2: Pontus Tidemand & Patrik Barth ( Toksport WRT)WRC-3: Kajetan Kajetanowicz & Maciej Szczepaniak |
| 19–20 | Endurance racing | 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans (WEC #7) | International | LMP1: Sébastien Buemi & Brendon Hartley & Kazuki Nakajima ( Toyota Gazoo Racing)LMP2: Filipe Albuquerque & Philip Hanson & Paul di Resta ( United Autosports)LMGTE Pro: Alex Lynn & Maxime Martin & Harry Tincknell ( Aston Martin Racing)LMGTE Am: Jonathan Adam & Charlie Eastwood & Salih Yoluç ( TF Sport) |
| 19–20 | Rallycross | World RX of Riga - Latvia (WRX #5 #6) | International | Race 1: Johan Kristoffersson ( Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS)Race 2: Mattias Ekström ( KYB Team JC) |
| 20 | Formula One | 2020 Singapore Grand Prix | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 20 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Emilia Romagna and Rimini's Coast motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #8) | International | MotoGP: Maverick Viñales ( Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP)Moto2: Enea Bastianini ( Italtrans Racing Team)Moto3: Romano Fenati ( Sterilgarda Max Racing Team)MotoE Race 1: Dominique Aegerter ( Dynavolt Intact GP)MotoE Race 2: Matteo Ferrari ( Trentino Gresini MotoE) |
| 22–27 | Water skiing & Wakeboarding | 2020 World University Waterski & Wakeboard Championships | International | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 24 | Association football | 2020 UEFA Super Cup | Continental | Bayern Munich |
| 24–27 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 UCI Road World Championships | International | Netherlands |
| 25–27 | Golf | 2020 Ryder Cup | International | Postponed to 24 September — 26 September 2021 |
| 26 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #12 | International | Postponed to 7–8 November 2020 |
| 26–27 | Formula racing | 2020 Sochi Formula 2 round (F2 #11) | International | Feature race: Mick Schumacher ( Prema Racing)Sprint race: Guanyu Zhou ( UNI-Virtuosi Racing) |
| 26–27 | Formula racing | 2020 Sochi Formula 3 round (F3) | Continental | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 26–27 | Mountain bike racing | 2020 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships | International | Postponed to 24–25 October 2020 |
| 26–4 October | Volleyball | 2020 Men's U20 Volleyball European Championship | Continental | Russia |
| 27 | Formula One | 2020 Russian Grand Prix (F1 #10) | International | Valtteri Bottas ( Mercedes) |
| 27 | Marathon | 2020 Berlin Marathon (WMM #3) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 27 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #9) | International | MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo ( Petronas Yamaha SRT)Moto2: Luca Marini ( Sky Racing Team VR46)Moto3: Darryn Binder ( CIP Green Power) |
| 27–11 October | Tennis | 2020 French Open (Grand Slam #2) | International | Men: Rafael NadalWomen: Iga Świątek |
| 28–3 October | Squash | 2020 Men's PSA World Tour Finals 2020 Women's PSA World Tour Finals | International | Men: Marwan El ShorbagyWomen: Hania El Hammamy |
| 29–4 October | Wrestling | 2020 World Veterans Wrestling Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 29–28 October | Baseball | 2020 MLB Postseason | Domestic | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 30–4 October | Basketball | 2020 Basketball Champions League Final Eight | Continental | San Pablo Burgos |

### October

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 1–4 | Canoe slalom | 2020 European Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships | Continental | Czech Republic |
| 3 | Horse racing | 2020 Preakness Stakes (Triple Crown #3) | Domestic | Horse: Swiss SkydiverJockey: Robby AlbaradoTrainer: Kenneth McPeek |
| 3–25 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Giro d'Italia (Grand Tour #2) | International | Tao Geoghegan Hart ( Ineos Grenadiers) |
| 4 | Horse racing | 2020 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | International | Horse: SottsassJockey: Cristian DemuroTrainer: Jean-Claude Rouget |
| 4 | Marathon | 2020 London Marathon (WMM #4) | International | Men: Shura KitataWomen: Brigid Kosgei |
| 4 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Liège–Bastogne–Liège (Monument #3) | International | Primož Roglič ( Team Jumbo–Visma) |
| 5–11 | Mountain bike racing | 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships | International | France |
| 6–12 | Darts | 2020 World Grand Prix | International | Gerwyn Price |
| 8–11 | Golf | 2020 BMW PGA Championship | International | Tyrrell Hatton |
| 8–11 | Golf | 2020 Women's PGA Championship | International | Kim Sei-young |
| 8–11 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Italia Sardegna (WRC #6) | International | WRC: Dani Sordo & Carlos del Barrio ( Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT)WRC-2: Pontus Tidemand & Patrik Barth ( Toksport WRT)WRC-3: Jari Huttunen & Mikko LukkaJ-WRC: Tom Kristensson & Joakim Sjöberg ( Tom Kristensson Motorsport) |
| 8–13 | Track cycling | 2020 UEC European Track Championships (under-23 & junior) | Continental | Germany |
| 9–11 | Rowing | 2020 European Rowing Championships | Continental | Netherlands |
| 10–15 | Boxing | 2020 World University Boxing Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 11 | Formula One | 2020 Japanese Grand Prix (F1) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 11 | Formula One | 2020 Eifel Grand Prix (F1 #11) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 11 | Marathon | 2020 Chicago Marathon (WMM #5) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 11 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 French motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #10) | International | MotoGP: Danilo Petrucci ( Ducati Team)Moto2: Sam Lowes ( EG 0,0 Marc VDS)Moto3: Celestino Vietti ( SKY Racing Team VR46)MotoE Race 1: Jordi Torres ( Pons Racing 40)MotoE Race 2: Niki Tuuli ( Avant Ajo MotoE) |
| 12–18 | Tennis | 2020 Shanghai Masters | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 14–18 | Taekwondo | 2020 World Junior Taekwondo Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 14–31 | Association football | 2020 AFC U-19 Championship | Continental | Postponed until early 2021 |
| 15–18 | Rallying | 2020 Rallye Deutschland | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 15–18 | Mountain bike racing | 2020 European Mountain Bike Championships (XCE, XCO, & XCR) | Continental | France |
| 16–18 | Table tennis | 2020 ITTF Men's World Cup | International | Postponed to 13–15 November 2020 |
| 17 | Marathon | 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships | International | Men: Jacob KiplimoWomen: Peres Jepchirchir |
| 17 | Professional boxing | Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teófimo López | International | Teófimo López |
| 17 | Rugby union | 2020 European Rugby Champions Cup Final | Continental | Exeter Chiefs |
| 17 | Speedway | 2020 Speedway of Nations | International | Russia |
| 17 | Triathlon | 2020 Ironman World Championship | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 17–18 | Rallycross | World RX of Catalunya - Barcelona (WRX #7 #8) | International | Race 1: Timmy Hansen ( Team Hansen)Race 2: Johan Kristoffersson ( Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS) |
| 17–18 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #13 | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 18 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #11) | International | MotoGP: Álex Rins ( Team Suzuki Ecstar)Moto2: Sam Lowes ( EG 0,0 Marc VDS)Moto3: Jaume Masiá ( Leopard Racing) |
| 18 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Tour of Flanders (Monument #4) | International | Mathieu van der Poel ( Alpecin–Fenix) |
| 18–15 November | Cricket | 2020 ICC T20 World Cup | International | Postponed; new date TBA |
| 20–24 | Weightlifting | 2020 World University Weightlifting Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 20–28 | Baseball | 2020 World Series | Domestic | Los Angeles Dodgers (MVP: Corey Seager) |
| 20–8 November | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Vuelta a España (Grand Tour #3) | International | Primož Roglič ( Team Jumbo–Visma) |
| 23–25 | Table tennis | 2020 ITTF Women's World Cup | International | Postponed to 8–10 November 2020 |
| 24–25 | Triathlon | 2020 ITU Triathlon World Cup #14 | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 25 | Formula One | 2020 United States Grand Prix (F1) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 25 | Formula One | 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix (F1 #12) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 25 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Teruel motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #12) | International | MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli ( Petronas Yamaha SRT)Moto2: Sam Lowes ( EG 0,0 Marc VDS)Moto3: Jaume Masiá ( Leopard Racing) |
| 25 | Road bicycle racing | 2020 Paris–Roubaix (Monument #5) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 26–2 November | Tennis | 2020 WTA Finals | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 27–1 November | Tennis | 2020 WTA Elite Trophy | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 29–1 November | Darts | 2020 European Championship | International | Peter Wright |
| 29–1 November | Rallying | 2020 Wales Rally GB | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 31–5 December | Rugby union | 2020 Tri Nations Series | International | New Zealand |

### November

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 1 | Formula One | 2020 Mexico City Grand Prix (F1) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 1 | Formula One | 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (F1 #13) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 1 | Marathon | 2020 New York City Marathon (WMM #6) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2–8 | Snooker | 2020 Champion of Champions | International | Mark Allen |
| 2–8 | Tennis | 2020 Paris Masters | International | Daniil Medvedev |
| 2–21 | Association football | 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | International | Postponed to 17 February – 7 March 2021 |
| 3 | Horse racing | 2020 Melbourne Cup | International | Horse: Twilight PaymentJockey: Jye McNeilTrainer: Joseph O'Brien |
| 5–8 | Karate | 2020 World University Karate Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 6–7 | Horse racing | 2020 Breeders' Cup | International | Breeders' Cup Classic:Horse: AuthenticJockey: John VelazquezTrainer: Bob Baffert |
| 6–8 | Darts | 2020 PDC World Cup of Darts | International | Wales (Gerwyn Price & Jonny Clayton) |
| 8 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 European motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #13) | International | MotoGP: Joan Mir ( Team Suzuki Ecstar)Moto2: Marco Bezzecchi ( SKY Racing Team VR46)Moto3: Raúl Fernández ( Red Bull KTM Ajo) |
| 8–10 | Table tennis | 2020 ITTF Women's World Cup | International | Chen Meng |
| 10–14 | Tennis | 2020 Next Generation ATP Finals | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 11–15 | Track cycling | 2020 UEC European Track Championships | Continental | Great Britain |
| 11–18 | Weightlifting | 2020 IWF World Youth Weightlifting Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 12–15 | Golf | 2020 Masters Tournament (Grand Slam #1) | International | Dustin Johnson |
| 12–21 | Baseball | 2020 Women's Baseball World Cup | International | Postponed to 1–9 March 2021 |
| 13–15 | Table tennis | 2020 ITTF Men's World Cup | International | Fan Zhendong |
| 14 | Endurance racing | 2020 8 Hours of Bahrain (WEC #8) | International | LMP1: Mike Conway & Kamui Kobayashi & José María López ( Toyota Gazoo Racing)LMP2: Gabriel Aubry & Will Stevens & Ho-Pin Tung ( Jackie Chan DC Racing)LMGTE Pro: Michael Christensen & Kévin Estre ( Porsche GT Team)LMGTE Am: Jörg Bergmeister & Egidio Perfetti & Larry ten Voorde ( Team Project 1) |
| 15 | Formula One | 2020 Brazilian Grand Prix (F1) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 15 | Formula One | 2020 Turkish Grand Prix (F1 #14) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 15 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #14) | International | MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli ( Petronas Yamaha SRT)Moto2: Jorge Martín ( Red Bull KTM Ajo)Moto3: Tony Arbolino ( Rivacold Snipers Team) |
| 15–22 | Tennis | 2020 ATP Finals | International | Singles: Daniil MedvedevDoubles: Wesley Koolhof / Nikola Mektić |
| 16–22 | Badminton | 2020 World University Badminton Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 16–24 | Darts | 2020 Grand Slam of Darts | International | José de Sousa |
| 19–21 | Judo | 2020 European Judo Championships | Continental | France |
| 19–22 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Japan | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 19–22 | Rallying | 2020 Ypres Rally | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 19–22 | Table tennis | 2020 ITTF Finals | International | Men: Ma LongWomen: Chen Meng |
| 20–22 | Judo | 2020 Pan American Judo Championships | Continental | Brazil |
| 22 | Motorcycle racing | 2020 Portuguese motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #15) | International | MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira ( Red Bull KTM Tech3)Moto2: Remy Gardner ( ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team)Moto3: Raúl Fernández ( Red Bull KTM Ajo) |
| 23–29 | Tennis | 2020 Davis Cup Finals | International | Postponed to 22–28 November 2021 |
| 23–29 | Wrestling | 2020 World U23 Wrestling Championships | International | Postponed to 2021 |
| 23–6 December | Snooker | 2020 UK Championship (Triple Crown #1) | International | Neil Robertson |
| 25–12 December | Association football | 2020 AFC U-16 Championship | Continental | Postponed from 16 September – 3 October 2020 |
| 26–29 | Judo | 2020 Asian-Pacific Judo Championships | Continental | Postponed; new dates TBA |
| 26–29 | Rhythmic gymnastics | 2020 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships | Continental | Israel |
| 27 | Association football | 2020 CAF Champions League Final | Continental | Al Ahly |
| 27–29 | Darts | 2020 Players Championship Finals | International | Michael van Gerwen |
| 28–29 | Formula racing | 2020 Yas Marina FIA Formula 2 round (F2 #12) | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 29 | Formula racing | 2020 Bahrain FIA Formula 2 round (F2 #12) | International | Feature Race: Felipe Drugovich ( MP Motorsport)Sprint Race: Robert Shwartzman ( Prema Racing) |
| 29 | Canadian football | 108th Grey Cup | Domestic | Postponed to 21 November 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 29 | Formula One | 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix (F1 #15) | International | Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) |
| 29–6 December | Table tennis | 2020 World Junior Table Tennis Championships | International | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |

### December

| Date | Sport | Venue/Event | Status | Winner/s |
| 2–12 | Handball | 2020 African Women's Handball Championship | Continental | Postponed to 11–20 June 2021 |
| 3–6 | Rallying | 2020 Rally Monza (WRC #7) | International | WRC: Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia ( Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT)WRC-2: Mads Østberg & Torstein Eriksen ( PH-Sport)WRC-3: Andreas Mikkelsen & Anders Jæger-AmlandJ-WRC: Tom Kristensson & Joakim Sjöberg ( Tom Kristensson Motorsport) |
| 3–20 | Handball | 2020 European Women's Handball Championship | Continental | Norway |
| 4–12 | Floorball | 2020 Men's World Floorball Championships | International | Postponed to 2021. |
| 5 - 6 | Formula racing | 2020 Sakhir FIA Formula 2 round (F2 #12) | International | Feature race: Yuki Tsunoda ( Carlin)Sprint race: Jehan Daruvala ( Carlin) |
| 6 | Formula One | 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix (F1 #16) | International | Sergio Pérez ( Racing Point) |
| 9–13 | Artistic gymnastics | 2020 European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships | Continental | Ukraine |
| 10–13 | Ski flying | FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2020 | International | Individual: Karl GeigerTeam: Norway |
| 10–14 | Golf | 2020 U.S. Women's Open | International | Kim A-lim |
| 12 | Professional boxing | Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev | International | Anthony Joshua |
| 12–18 | Wrestling | 2020 Individual Wrestling World Cup | International | Russia |
| 13 | Athletics | 2020 European Cross Country Championships | Continental | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 13 | Formula One | 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (F1 #17) | International | Max Verstappen ( Red Bull Racing) |
| 15–3 January 2021 | Darts | 2021 PDC World Darts Championship | International | Gerwyn Price |
| 17–20 | Artistic gymnastics | 2020 European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships | Continental | Romania |
| 17–20 | Golf | 2020 CME Group Tour Championship | International | Ko Jin-young |
| 17–20 | Judo | 2020 African Judo Championships | Continental | Egypt |
| 17–20 | Sailing | 2019–20 America's Cup World Series | International | Abandoned on final day, due to weather conditions. |
| 19 | Association football | 2020 AFC Champions League Final | Continental | Ulsan Hyundai |
| 22 | Association football | 2020 CONCACAF Champions League Final | Continental | Tigres UANL |
| 25–5 January 2021 | Ice hockey | 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships | International | United States |
| 29–6 January 2021 | Ski jumping | / 2020–21 Four Hills Tournament | International | Kamil Stoch |