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๐Ÿ“Œ Written by Dan
๐Ÿ“… Last updated: 26th August, 2025

Never miss a game again! This guide helps you import live-updating sports schedules directly into your digital calendar (Google Calendar, Apple iCal, Outlook Calendar, etc.).

How it Works: Most links below provide iCalendar (.ics) subscription feeds. Subscribing means your calendar will automatically update with:

  • Game times (often adjusted for your local time zone automatically by your calendar app).
  • Venues.
  • Results (sometimes added post-game).
  • Schedule changes (postponements, cancellations).

This is far superior to manually adding events or importing static files, as it stays current throughout the season.

A Note from Dan

I found it difficult to get into other sports because I never knew when events would be played. This guide aims to make it easier for others to discover new sports or follow existing favourites more closely. Some provider sites can be clunky, so I've tried linking directly to relevant pages. New calendars are added as reliable sources are found. Hope this enhances your fan experience!

๐Ÿˆ American Football (NFL) โ€‹

Provider: Google Calendar (Built-in Feature) or Team Sites (Often use ecal.com)
Instructions (Google Calendar Desktop):

  1. Go to Google Calendar on your desktop web browser.
  2. Click Settings (โš™๏ธ), Settings, Add calendar, Browse calendars of interest.
  3. Scroll to Sports, American Football, NFL.
  4. Select the teams you want to follow.

Instructions (Team Sites):

  • Many NFL teams offer official calendar sync options on their websites (often under "Schedule"). These frequently use providers like ecal.com. Look for "Add to Calendar" or similar buttons. (No direct links provided here as they can change, best to check your team's official site).

โšพ Baseball (MLB) โ€‹

MLB Teams & Full League โ€‹

Provider: sync2cal.com / stanza.co
Instructions: Click the general MLB link for all games or find your specific team. Look for a "Sync to Calendar" or similar button on the page.

  • โšพ All MLB Games Calendar
  • For individual team calendars, navigate from the "All MLB Games" link or search for your team on sync2cal.com.

Alternative Provider: Google Calendar (Built-in Feature)
Instructions (Google Calendar Desktop):

  1. Go to Google Calendar on your desktop web browser.
  2. Click the Settings gear icon (โš™๏ธ) in the top bar, then click "Settings".
  3. On the left menu, click "Add calendar", "Browse calendars of interest".
  4. Scroll down to the "Sports" section, then select "Baseball".
  5. Find "MLB" and check the box next to the league or specific teams.

๐Ÿ€ Basketball โ€‹

NBA Teams โ€‹

Provider: sync2cal.com
Instructions: Click your team's link, then look for a "Sync to Calendar" or similar button on the page.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EuroLeague โ€‹

Provider: ecal.com (via EuroLeague)
Instructions: Click the link, find your team or the full league schedule, and follow the prompts to add to your calendar.

๐Ÿ€ NCAAB (Men's College) and WNBA โ€‹

Provider: Google Calendar (Built-in Feature)
Instructions (Google Calendar Desktop):

  1. Go to Google Calendar on your desktop web browser.
  2. Click the Settings gear icon (โš™๏ธ) in the top bar, then click "Settings".
  3. On the left menu, click "Add calendar", "Browse calendars of interest".
  4. Scroll down to the "Sports" section, then select "Basketball".
  5. Find "NCAA Men's Basketball" or "WNBA" and check the box next to the league or specific teams you want to follow. The calendars will be added automatically.

๐Ÿ Cricket โ€‹

Providers: sync2cal.com (General), ecal.com (via ICC & ECB), Official League/Board Websites
Instructions: Use the general links for broad coverage or visit specific league/team/event pages and look for "Sync to Calendar," "Add to Calendar," or similar buttons. Many ECB and ICC events use ECAL.

๐ŸŒ International & Major ICC Events โ€‹

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England National Teams (ECB) โ€‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK Domestic Competitions (ECB & The Hundred) โ€‹

โž• Other General Cricket Calendars โ€‹

Note: For other specific domestic leagues (e.g., IPL, BBL), it's often best to check the official league website or team websites for calendar subscription options.

๐Ÿšฒ Cycling โ€‹

Provider: bikes.org.uk (aggregates iCal links), fixtur.es (potential for more later), Official Tour Websites
Instructions: bikes.org.uk provides direct iCal links for major tours and UCI calendars. Official tour websites often have their own calendar sync options. fixtur.es may expand cycling coverage.

๐ŸฅŠ Fighting & Combat Sports โ€‹

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) โ€‹

  • ๐Ÿฅ‹ UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
    • Provider: clarencechaan.github.io
    • Instructions: Visit the page, click "Get Calendar Link," copy the URL, and add it as a subscription calendar in your app (Google Cal, Apple iCal, etc.).

Professional Wrestling โ€‹

Provider: sync2cal.com
Instructions: Click the promotion link, then look for a "Sync to Calendar" or similar button.

Bare Knuckle Boxing โ€‹

Provider: sync2cal.com
Instructions: Click the link, then look for a "Sync to Calendar" or similar button.

โšฝ Football (Soccer) โ€‹

Provider: fixtur.es
Instructions: Click the league/competition link. If applicable, select your team. Then, choose your calendar service (Google, Apple, Outlook, etc.) to import or subscribe.

Top-Tier Leagues โ€‹

Lower Divisions & Domestic Cups โ€‹

Women's Leagues โ€‹

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ International & Club Competitions โ€‹

๐Ÿ—บNational Teams โ€‹

โ›ณ Golf โ€‹

Provider: sync2cal.com
Instructions: Click the link, then look for a "Sync to Calendar" or similar button. Covers major tours like PGA, LPGA, European Tour (DP World Tour), LIV Golf.

๐Ÿ’ NHL (National Hockey League) โ€‹

Provider: sync2cal.com
Instructions: Click your team's link, then look for a "Sync to Calendar" or similar button on the page.

๐ŸŽ๏ธ Motorsport โ€‹

Provider: fixtur.es
Instructions: Click the series link, then choose your calendar service.

๐Ÿ‰ Rugby โ€‹

๐ŸŒ World Rugby Major Tournaments โ€‹

Provider: Official Tournament Websites (Often via world.rugby and utilizing ecal.com or similar for calendar sync)
Instructions: Visit the official tournament link. Look for "Add to Calendar," "Sync to Calendar," "View Fixtures," or similar buttons. These services typically allow you to subscribe to the full tournament or specific team schedules.

Leagues & Other Competitions โ€‹

Provider: Tribe.Fans
Instructions: This site offers calendars for various Rugby Union, Rugby League, and Aussie Rules leagues/teams. Click the link, browse or search for your desired league/team, and follow their instructions to sync.

  • ๐Ÿ‰ Rugby Union, League & Aussie Rules Portal (via Tribe.Fans)
    • Examples available: Six Nations, Super League, NRL, AFL, Premiership Rugby, URC, Top 14, Super Rugby Pacific.
    • Note: For major international tournaments, also check official World Rugby links above. Tribe.Fans may also offer convenient feeds.

๐ŸŽพ Tennis โ€‹

Provider: fixtur.es
Instructions: Click the desired tour level. You can often choose to subscribe to all events at that level or sometimes filter further.

ATP Men's Tour โ€‹

WTA Women's Tour โ€‹

TO-DO / Future Additions: โ€‹

  • [ ] More specific Rugby League/Union links if reliable iCal sources are found for leagues not covered by Tribe.Fans.
  • [ ] Boxing (Major fight nights - might be hard to automate due to ad-hoc scheduling).
  • [ ] More specific Cricket leagues (e.g., IPL, BBL) if consistent official iCal sources are found.
  • [ ] Olympics (General Schedule for upcoming Games, beyond individual sports).
  • [ ] Other popular sports or more granular Cycling events (e.g., UCI World Championships for various disciplines).

Acknowledgements: โ€‹

Special thanks to the providers making these calendars easily accessible:

  • Fixtur.es (Football, Motorsport, Tennis, some Cycling)
  • Sync2Cal / Stanza / Stanza.co (NBA, NHL, Golf, Combat Sports, MLB, Cricket)
  • ECAL (Used by EuroLeague, ICC, ECB, World Rugby, many individual teams)
  • Clarence Chaan (UFC Calendar)
  • Tribe.Fans (Rugby/Aussie Rules)
  • Bikes.org.uk (Cycling iCal aggregation)
  • Google Calendar's integrated sports calendars.
  • rhld16 for the Rugby suggestion.

I collate all the information for my guides from around the internet, but sometimes use AI for it's formatting. All the information is from the above sources.