What Sports are Happening in August 2024, Monthly Sports Calendar

August is an exciting month in the world of sports, with numerous major events taking place across various disciplines.

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Here’s a comprehensive calendar of all the significant professional sports events happening around the world in August, including F1, NFL, golf, MLB, Olympics, NASCAR, tennis, and more.

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see also: Monthly Sports Calendar: What Sports Are in Season Now

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‍Formula 1

• August 25: Dutch Grand Prix (Circuit Park Zandvoort, Netherlands)
• August 30 - September 1: Italian Grand Prix (Monza, Italy)

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NFL

• August 1: Pro Football Hall of Fame Game (Canton, Ohio)
• August 8-11: NFL Preseason Week 1 (Various venues)
• August 15-18: NFL Preseason Week 2 (Various venues)
• August 22-25: NFL Preseason Week 3 (Various venues)

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Golf

• August 8-11: Wyndham Championship (Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC)
• August 15-18: FedEx St. Jude Championship (TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN)
• August 22-25: BMW Championship (Castle Pines Golf Club, Castle Rock, CO)
• August 29 - September 1: TOUR Championship (East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, GA)

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MLB

• Regular Season Games: Various matchups throughout the month
• August 18: MLB Little League Classic: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees (Historic Bowman Field, Williamsport, PA)

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Olympics

• August 4: 2024 Olympic Men's Athletics 100m Final (Stade de France, Paris, France)
• August 7-10: 2024 Olympic Women's Golf (Le Golf National, Guyancourt, France)
• August 9: 2024 Olympic Men's Soccer Gold Medal Match (Parc des Princes, Paris, France)
• August 10: 2024 Olympic Women's Soccer Gold Medal Match (Parc des Princes, Paris, France)
• August 10: 2024 Olympic Men's Basketball Gold Medal Game (Bercy Arena, Paris, France)
• August 11: 2024 Olympic Women's Basketball Gold Medal Game (Bercy Arena, Paris, France)
• August 11: 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony (Stade de France, Paris, France)

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NASCAR

• August 11: NASCAR Cook Out 400 (Richmond Raceway, Richmond, VA)
• August 18: NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 (Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI)
• August 24: NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 (Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL)

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Tennis

• August 26 - September 8: U.S. Open (USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens, NY)

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Other Major Events

• August 16-18: LIV Golf Greenbrier (The Old White at The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV)
• August 17: UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya (RAC Arena, Perth, Australia)
• August 22: Lausanne Diamond League (Lausanne, Switzerland)
• August 25: Silesia Diamond League (Silesia, Poland)
• August 28 - September 8: Paralympic Games (Paris, France)

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This calendar provides a snapshot of the major professional sports events happening globally in August, ensuring fans can keep track of their favorite sports and events throughout the month.