2013 in sports

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2013 in sports is listing and describing the major sporting events from the current year: by month and by discipline. The year after the 2012 Summer Olympics and the year before the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Years in sports
  • 2010
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016

2013 in sports

Calendar by month[]

January[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
2–6 Squash England 2012 PSA and WSA World Series Finals International Egypt Amr Shabana / Malaysia Nicol David
4 – 22 September Golf United States 2013 PGA Tour Domestic Money leader and most tournaments won: United States Tiger Woods
FedEx Cup winner: Sweden Henrik Stenson
5–13 Darts United Kingdom 2013 BDO World Darts Championship International England Scott Waites / Russia Anastasia Dobromyslova
5–18 Association football Bahrain 21st Arabian Gulf Cup Regional  United Arab Emirates
5–19 Auto racing PeruArgentinaChile 2013 Dakar Rally International FranceCyril Despres (bikes)
Argentina Marcos Patronelli (quads)
France Stéphane Peterhansel / Jean-Paul Cottret (cars)
Russia Eduard Nikolaev / / Vladimir Rybakov (trucks)
7 American football United States 2013 BCS National Championship Game Domestic Alabama University of Alabama
10–13 Curling Canada 2013 Continental Cup of Curling International Canada/United States North America
11–27 Handball Spain 2013 World Men's Handball Championship International  Spain
14–27 Tennis Australia 2013 Australian Open International Serbia Novak Djoković / Belarus Victoria Azarenka
14 – 10 February Field hockey India 2013 Hockey India League Domestic India Ranchi Rhinos
15–20 WRC Monaco 81ème Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo International France Sébastien Loeb / Monaco Daniel Elena
18–24 Squash United States Tournament of Champions 2013 International Egypt Ramy Ashour
18–27 Association football Costa Rica 2013 Copa Centroamericana Regional  Costa Rica
19 – 10 February Association football South Africa 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Continental  Nigeria
19 – 27 April[1] Ice hockey United States / Canada 2012–13 NHL season Domestic Presidents' Trophy and Clarence S. Campbell Bowl (Western Conference (NHL)) winner: Illinois Chicago Blackhawks
Prince of Wales Trophy (Eastern Conference (NHL)) winner: Massachusetts Boston Bruins
20 Marathon India Mumbai Marathon International Uganda Jackson Kiprop / Ethiopia Valentine Kipketer
21–27 Figure skating Croatia 2013 European Figure Skating Championships Continental Men: Spain Javier Fernandez
Ladies: Italy Carolina Kostner
Pairs: Russia Tatiana Volosozhar / Maxim Trankov
Ice dance: Russia Ekaterina Bobrova / Dmitri Soloviev
22–27 Road cycling Australia 2013 Tour Down Under International Netherlands Tom-Jelte Slagter
22 – 24 July Association football South America 2013 Copa Libertadores Continental Brazil Atlético Mineiro
23–27 Curling Canada 2013 The National International Canada Jeff Stoughton (skip)
25 Marathon United Arab Emirates Dubai Marathon International Ethiopia Lelisa Desisa /
29 – 5 February Multi-sport South Korea 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games International Note: See Multi-sport events section below
31 – 17 February Cricket India 2013 Women's Cricket World Cup International  Australia

February[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
1–7 Baseball Mexico 2013 Caribbean Series Regional Mexico Yaquis de Obregón
1 – 17 November Tennis 2013 Davis Cup World Group International  Czech Republic
1–13 Cricket Australia West Indian cricket team in Australia in 2012–13 International  Australia (ODIs) /  West Indies (T20)
1 – 24 March Cricket South Africa Pakistani cricket team in South Africa in 2012–13 International  South Africa (Tests),  Pakistan (T20s)
2 – 13 April Basketball Continental Brazil EC Pinheiros
2 Cycling United States 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships International Men's elite race: Belgium Sven Nys
Women's elite race: Netherlands Marianne Vos
2 – 16 March Rugby union 2013 Six Nations Championship Continental  Wales
3 American football United States Super Bowl XLVII Domestic Maryland Baltimore Ravens
4–17 Alpine skiing Austria FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2013 International United States United States
5–12 Figure skating Japan 2013 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships International Men: Canada Kevin Reynolds
Ladies: Japan Mao Asada
Pairs: Canada Meagan Duhamel / Eric Radford
Ice dance: United States Meryl Davis / Charlie White
7–17 Biathlon Czech Republic Biathlon World Championships 2013 International Norway Norway
8–10 WRC Sweden 61st Rally Sweden International France Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia
9 – 26 March Cricket New Zealand English cricket team in New Zealand in 2012–13 International  England (T20s, ODIs)
9 – 9 November Association football 2013 AFC Champions League Continental China Guangzhou Evergrande F.C.
9 – 3 November Tennis 2013 Fed Cup World Group International  Italy
11–17 Tennis Qatar 2013 Qatar Total Open International Belarus Victoria Azarenka
15 – 13 July Rugby union Australia/New Zealand/South Africa 2013 Super Rugby season Regional Top of league table: New Zealand Chiefs
16–17 Speed skating Norway 2013 World Allround Speed Skating Championships International Netherlands Sven Kramer/ Ireen Wüst
16–24 Curling Canada 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Domestic  Ontario (Rachel Homan, skip)
16 – 17 November Auto racing United States 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Domestic California Jimmie Johnson (North Carolina Hendrick Motorsports, United States Chevrolet)
20–24 Track cycling Belarus 2013 UCI Track Cycling World Championships International  United Kingdom
20 – 3 March Nordic skiing Italy FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2013 International  Norway
20 – 17 April Ice hockey Russia/Belarus/Czech Republic/Kazakhstan/Latvia/Slovakia/Ukraine 2013 Gagarin Cup playoffs Regional Russia Dynamo Moscow
22 – 26 March Cricket India Australian cricket team in India in 2012–13 International  India
22 – 26 March Cricket Cricket West Indies Zimbabwean cricket team in the West Indies in 2012–13 International  West Indies (ODIs, T20)
24 NASCAR United States 2013 Daytona 500 Domestic California Jimmie Johnson (North Carolina Hendrick Motorsports, United States Chevrolet)
24 Athletics Japan 2013 Tokyo Marathon International KenyaDennis Kimetto / Ethiopia Aberu Kebede
25 – 2 March Squash United States North American Open 2013 International Egypt Ramy Ashour
28 – 8 December Auto racing Australia/New Zealand/United States 2013 International V8 Supercars Championship International Drivers' Championship: Australia Jamie Whincup
Pirtek Endurance Cup: Australia Craig Lowndes / Warren Luff
Teams Championship: Australia Triple Eight Race Engineering

March[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
1–3 Athletics Sweden 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships Continental Russia Russia
2–10 Curling Canada 2013 Tim Hortons Brier Domestic  Northern Ontario (Brad Jacobs, skip)
2–19 Baseball Chinese Taipei/Japan/Puerto Rico/United States 2013 World Baseball Classic International Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
2 – 8 September Rugby league England/France Super League XVIII Regional See this section for the final eight in the playoffs
2 – 27 October Association football United States/Canada 2013 Major League Soccer season Domestic See the playoff bracket section here.
3–10 Road cycling France 2013 Paris-Nice International Australia Richie Porte
3–17 Multi-sport Costa Rica 2013 Central American Games International  Guatemala
4–17 Tennis United States 2013 BNP Paribas Open International Spain Rafael Nadal / Russia Maria Sharapova
6–12 Road cycling Italy 2013 Tirreno-Adriatico International Italy Vincenzo Nibali
6–13 Association football Portugal 2013 Algarve Cup International  United States
7 – 9 September Rugby league Australia/New Zealand 2013 NRL season Domestic See this section for the final eight in the playoffs
8–10 WRC Mexico 27º Rally México International France Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia
8–10 Short track speed skating Hungary 2013 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships International South Korea South Korea
8–14 Squash Kuwait Kuwait PSA Cup 2013 International Egypt Ramy Ashour
9–10 Volleyball Turkey CEV Women's Champions League Continental Turkey VakıfBank
10–17 Figure skating Canada 2013 World Figure Skating Championships International Men: Canada Patrick Chan
Ladies: South Korea Kim Yuna
Pairs: Russia Tatiana Volosozhar / Maxim Trankov
Ice dance: United States Meryl Davis / Charlie White
15–24 Ice hockey United States 2013 NCAA National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Tournament Domestic Minnesota University of Minnesota
15–10 November Association football Norway 2013 Tippeligaen Domestic Strømsgodset
16–24 Curling Latvia 2013 World Women's Curling Championship International  Scotland (Eve Muirhead, skip)
16–17 Volleyball Russia CEV Champions League Continental Russia Novosibirsk
17 Road cycling Italy 2013 Milan–San Remo International Germany Gerald Ciolek
17 Formula One Australia 2013 Australian Grand Prix International Finland Kimi Räikkönen (United Kingdom Lotus-Renault)
18–24 Road cycling Spain 2013 Volta a Catalunya International  Dan Martin (IRL)
18–31 Tennis United States 2013 Sony Open Tennis International United Kingdom Andy Murray / United States Serena Williams
19 – 8 April Basketball United States 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Domestic Kentucky University of Louisville
22 Road cycling Belgium 2013 E3 Harelbeke International  Fabian Cancellara (SUI)
22 – 1 September Australian rules football Australia 2013 AFL season Domestic Minor premiers: Victoria (Australia) Hawthorn
22 - 24 IndyCar Series United States Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg International Canada James Hinchcliffe
23 Motorcycle speedway New Zealand 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of New Zealand International Poland Jarosław Hampel
23 – 9 April Basketball United States 2013 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament Domestic Connecticut University of Connecticut
24 Formula One Malaysia 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
24 WTCC Italy 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Italy International France Yvan Muller (United States Chevrolet) (2)
24 Road cycling Belgium 2013 Gent–Wevelgem International  Peter Sagan (SVK)
24 Athletics Poland 2013 IAAF World Cross Country Championships International Kenya Japhet Kipyegon Korir / Emily Chebet
25–29 Multi-sport France 2013 CSIM World Winter Games International  France
27–31 Squash Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Open 2013 International England Laura Massaro
27–31 Rink hockey Switzerland 65th Nations Cup International  Portugal
29 – 13 April Ice hockey United States 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Domestic Connecticut Yale University
30 Horse racing United Arab Emirates 2013 Dubai World Cup International United States Animal Kingdom (jockey: Dominican Republic Joel Rosario; trainer: United States Graham Motion)
30 – 7 April Curling Canada 2013 Ford World Men's Curling Championship International  Sweden (Niklas Edin, skip)
31 Road cycling Belgium 2013 Tour of Flanders International  Fabian Cancellara (SUI)
31 – 29 September Baseball United States/Canada 2013 Major League Baseball season Domestic See this section for the postseason bracket.

April[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
1–6 Road cycling Spain 2013 Tour of the Basque Country International  Nairo Quintana (COL)
2–9 Ice hockey Canada 2013 IIHF Women's World Championship International  United States
3 – 26 May Cricket India 2013 Indian Premier League Domestic Mumbai Indians
4–7 Golf United States 2013 Kraft Nabisco Championship International South Korea Inbee Park
4–11 Rally raid Flag of Abu Dhabi.svg Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge International Spain Nani Roma/France Michel Perin (Mini)
Spain Marc Coma (KTM)
6 Horse racing United Kingdom 2013 Grand National Regional Republic of Ireland Auroras Encore (jockey: United Kingdom Ryan Mania; trainer: United Kingdom Sue Smith)
7 Grand Prix motorcycle racing Qatar 2013 Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
Moto2: Spain Pol Espargaró (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Luis Salom (KTM)
7 Road cycling France 2013 Paris–Roubaix International  Fabian Cancellara (SUI)
7 WTCC Morocco 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Morocco International Denmark Michel Nykjær (United States Chevrolet)
Spain Pepe Oriola (Spain SEAT)
8–14 Weightlifting Albania 2013 European Weightlifting Championships Continental  Russia
11–14 WRC Portugal 47º Vodafone Rally de Portugal International France Sébastien Ogier (Germany Volkswagen)
France Julien Ingrassia
11–14 Figure skating Japan 2013 ISU World Team Trophy in Figure Skating International  United States
11–14 Golf United States 2013 Masters Tournament International Australia Adam Scott
13 Basketball Belgium 2013 Eurocup Final Continental Russia PBC Lokomotiv-Kuban
13 ELMS United Kingdom 3 Hours of Silverstone International United Kingdom No. 38 Jota Sport
United Kingdom Simon Dolan/United Kingdom Oliver Turvey
13–14 Formula 3 United Kingdom Round 2 Silverstone International United Kingdom Harry Tincknell
Sweden Felix Rosenqvist
United Kingdom Harry Tincknell
13–20 Curling Canada 2013 World Senior Curling Championships International Men: Canada Rob Armitage (skip)
Women: Canada Cathy King (skip)
13–20 Curling Canada 2013 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship International Hungary Zsolt Kiss / Dorottya Palancsa
13–21 Tennis France 2013 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters International Serbia Novak Djoković
14 Formula 1 China 2013 Chinese Grand Prix International Spain Fernando Alonso (Italy Ferrari)
14 Road cycling Netherlands 2013 Amstel Gold Race International Czech Republic Roman Kreuziger
14 Road cycling Spain Vuelta a Castilla y León International Spain Rubén Plaza
14 Blancpain Endurance Series Italy Round 1-Monza International Brazil César Ramos (Italy Ferrari 458 GT3)
Spain Davide Rigon & Italy Daniel Zampieri
14 WEC United Kingdom 6 Hours of Silverstone International United Kingdom Allan McNish (Germany No. 2 Audi)
Denmark Tom Kristensen
France Loïc Duval
14 Superbikes Spain R2: Arágon International United Kingdom Chaz Davies (2R Superbikes)
France Fabien Foret (Supersport)
France Sylvain Barrier (Superstock 1000)
14 FIM MX Italy R4: Arco di Trento International Italy Antonio Cairoli (MX1)
Netherlands Jeffrey Herlings (MX2)
14–20 Ice hockey Hungary 2013 IIHF World Championship Division I – Group A International  Kazakhstan and  Italy are promoted to Elite Group
 Great Britain is relegated to Division I – Group B
14–20 Ice hockey Ukraine 2013 IIHF World Championship Division I – Group B International  Ukraine is promoted to Division I – Group A
 Estonia is relegated to Division II – Group A
14–20 Ice hockey Croatia 2013 IIHF World Championship Division II – Group A International  Croatia is promoted to Division I – Group B
 Spain is relegated to Division II – Group B
15 Athletics United States 2013 Boston Marathon International  Lelisa Desisa (ETH)/ Rita Jeptoo (KEN)
15–21 Ice hockey South Africa 2013 IIHF World Championship Division III – Group A International The  United Arab Emirates and  Greece are promoted to Division III
 South Africa is promoted to Division II – Group B
16–21 Curling Canada 2013 Players' Championship International Men: Ontario Glenn Howard (skip)
Women: Scotland Eve Muirhead (skip)
17 Road cycling Belgium 2013 La Flèche Wallonne International Spain Daniel Moreno
17–21 Artistic gymnastics Russia European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships Continental  Aliya Mustafina (RUS)
17–21 Artistic gymnastics Russia European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships Continental  David Belyavskiy (RUS)
18–22 Amateur wrestling India 2013 Asian Wrestling Championships Continental  South Korea
18–28 Ice hockey Russia 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships International  Canada
19–20 Judo Costa Rica 2013 Pan American Judo Championships Continental  Brazil
19–21 Judo Thailand 2013 Asian Judo Championships Continental  Japan
20 Motorcycle speedway Poland 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Europe International   (RUS)
21 Formula 1 Bahrain 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
21 Athletics England 2013 London Marathon International  Tsegaye Kebede (ETH) /  Priscah Jeptoo (KEN)
21 Road cycling Belgium 2013 Liège–Bastogne–Liège International  Daniel Martin (IRL)
21 Grand Prix motorcycle racing United States 2013 Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas International MotoGP: Spain Marc Márquez (Honda)
Moto2: Spain Nicolás Terol (Suter)
Moto3: Spain Álex Rins (KTM)
21–27 Ice hockey Turkey 2013 IIHF World Championship Division II – Group B International  Israel is promoted to Division II – Group A
 Bulgaria is relegated to Division III
23–28 Road cycling Switzerland 2013 Tour de Romandie International United Kingdom Chris Froome
24 – 5 May Tennis Portugal 2013 Portugal Open International Switzerland Stan Wawrinka
Russia Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
25–27 American football United States 2013 NFL Draft Domestic #1 pick: Eric Fisher, Michigan Central Michigan University (Missouri Kansas City Chiefs)
25–27 ERC Portugal 2013 Rally Azores International Czech Republic Jan Kopecký
25–28 Judo Hungary 2013 European Judo Championships Continental  Georgia
26–27 Handball New Zealand 2013 Women's Oceania Handball Championship Continental  Australia
27–28 World Series by Renault Spain Round 2 Aragón International Denmark Kevin Magnussen
Colombia Carlos Huertas
28 Futsal European Union 2012–13 UEFA Futsal Cup Continental Kazakhstan AFC Kairat
28 FIA European Rallycross Championship Portugal Round 2: Montalegre Continental United Kingdom Liam Doran
28 Superbikes Netherlands R3: Assen International United Kingdom Tom Sykes & Republic of Ireland Eugene Laverty (Superbikes)
United Kingdom Sam Lowes (Supersport)
Italy (Superstock 1000)
28 WTCC Slovakia 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Slovakia International Italy Gabriele Tarquini (Honda Civic)
Netherlands Tom Coronel (BMW 320 TC)

May[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
3–5 WRC Argentina 2013 Rally Argentina International France Sébastien Loeb (France Citroën DS3 WRC)
Monaco Daniel Elena
3–19 Ice hockey Sweden/Finland 2013 IIHF World Championship International  Sweden
4 WEC Belgium 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps International Germany André Lotterer
France Benoît Tréluyer
Switzerland Marcel Fässler
4 Horse racing United States 2013 Kentucky Derby Domestic United States Orb (jockey: Dominican Republic Joel Rosario, trainer: United States Shug McGaughey)
4 Motorcycle speedway Sweden International Russia Emil Sayfutdinov
4–26 Road cycling Italy 2013 Giro d'Italia International Italy Vincenzo Nibali (Kazakhstan Team Astana)
5 Grand Prix motorcycle racing Spain 2013 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Dani Pedrosa (Honda RC213V)
Moto2: Spain Esteve Rabat (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Maverick Viñales (KTM)
5 FIM Motocross World Championship Portugal Portugal MX Grand Prix International France Gautier Paulin
5 WTCC Hungary 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Hungary International France Yvan Muller (United States Chevrolet)
United Kingdom Robert Huff (Spain SEAT)
6–12 Tennis Spain Mutua Madrid Open International Men: Spain Rafael Nadal
Women: United States Serena Williams
10–12 International GT Open Portugal R2: Portugal International Race 1: Portugal Miguel Ramos & Netherlands Nicky Pastorelli (SGT), Portugal César Campaniço & Portugal Carlos Vieira (GTS)
Race 2: United Kingdom Duncan Cameron & Republic of Ireland Matt Griffin (SGT), Spain Pol Rosell & Russia Roman Mavlanov (GTS)
11–12 Basketball United Kingdom 2013 Euroleague Final Four Continental Greece Olympiacos Piraeus
12 Formula One Spain 2013 Spanish Grand Prix International Spain Fernando Alonso (Italy Ferrari)
12 European Hill Climb Championship Portugal Rampa da Falperra International Italy (Italy Osella FA 30)
12 Superbikes Italy R4: Monza International Italy Marco Melandri & Republic of Ireland Eugene Laverty (Superbikes)
United Kingdom Sam Lowes (Supersport)
Italy Lorenzo Savadori (Superstock 1000)
12–19 Tennis Italy Internazionali BNL d'Italia International Men: Spain Rafael Nadal
Women: United States Serena Williams
13–20 Table tennis France 2013 World Table Tennis Championships International China Zhang Jike / China Li Xiaoxia
15 Association football Netherlands 2013 UEFA Europa League Final Continental England Chelsea
17 Rugby union Ireland 2013 European Challenge Cup Final Continental Ireland Leinster
18 Horse racing United States 2013 Preakness Stakes Domestic United States Oxbow (jockey: United States Gary Stevens, trainer: United States D. Wayne Lukas)
18 Motorcycle speedway Czech Republic 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Czech Republic International United Kingdom Tai Woffinden
18 Rugby union Ireland 2013 Heineken Cup Final Continental France Toulon
19 Grand Prix motorcycle racing France 2013 French motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Dani Pedrosa (Honda RC213V)
Moto2: United Kingdom Scott Redding (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Maverick Viñales (KTM)
19 WTCC Austria 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Austria International Denmark Michel Nykjær (United States Chevrolet)
United Kingdom James Nash (United States Chevrolet)
20–26 Squash United Kingdom 2013 PSA & WSA British Open International Egypt Ramy Ashour / England Laura Massaro
23 Association football England 2013 UEFA Women's Champions League Final Continental Germany Wolfsburg
25 Rugby union England 2013 English Premiership Final Domestic England Leicester Tigers
25 Rugby union Ireland 2013 Pro 12 Final Continental Ireland Leinster
25 Association football England 2013 UEFA Champions League Final Continental Germany Bayern Munich
26 Formula One Monaco 2013 Monaco Grand Prix International Germany Nico Rosberg (Germany Mercedes)
26 IndyCar Series United States 2013 Indianapolis 500 International Brazil Tony Kanaan (United States KV Racing Technology, Chevrolet)
26 – 9 June Tennis France 2013 French Open International Men: Spain Rafael Nadal
Women: United States Serena Williams
27 – 1 June Multi-sport Luxembourg 2013 Games of the Small States of Europe Continental  Luxembourg
28 – 9 June Rugby union Chile 2013 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy International Italy Italy
31 – 2 June Rhythmic gymnastics Austria 2013 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships Continental  Russia
31 – 2 June WRC Greece 2013 Acropolis Rally International Finland Jari-Matti Latvala (Germany Volkswagen Polo R WRC)
Finland Miikka Anttila
31 – 21 July Volleyball Argentina 2013 FIVB Volleyball World League International Russia Russia

June[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
1 Horse racing United Kingdom 2013 Epsom Derby Domestic Republic of Ireland Ruler of the World (jockey: United Kingdom Ryan Moore, trainer: Republic of Ireland Aidan O'Brien)
1 Motorcycle speedway United Kingdom 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain International Russia Emil Sayfutdinov
1 Rugby union France 2013 Top 14 Final Domestic France Castres Olympique
1–2 Roller hockey Portugal CERH European League Final Four European Portugal SL Benfica
1–8 Handball Dominican Republic 2013 Pan American Women's Handball Championship Continental  Brazil
1 – 6 July Rugby union Australia 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia International Test series: Lions win 2–1
2 Grand Prix motorcycle racing Italy 2013 Italian motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
Moto2: United Kingdom Scott Redding (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Luis Salom (KTM)
2–9 Road cycling France 2013 Critérium du Dauphiné International United Kingdom Chris Froome (Team Sky)
4–9 Fencing China 2013 Asian Fencing Championships Continental  South Korea
5–8 Rhythmic gymnastics Uzbekistan 2013 Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships Continental  China
5–23 Rugby union France 2013 IRB Junior World Championship International  England
6–9 Golf United States 2013 LPGA Championship International South Korea Inbee Park
6–20 Basketball United States 2013 NBA Finals Domestic Florida Miami Heat
6–23 Cricket England/Wales 2013 ICC Champions Trophy International  India
8–16 Road cycling Switzerland 2013 Tour de Suisse International Portugal Rui Costa (Movistar Team)
8 Horse racing United States 2013 Belmont Stakes Domestic United States Palace Malice (jockey: United States Mike Smith, trainer: United States Todd Pletcher)
9 WTCC Russia 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Russia International France Yvan Muller (United Kingdom RML Group)
Denmark Michel Nykjær (Sweden NIKA Racing)
9 Formula One Canada 2013 Canadian Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
9 Superbikes Portugal R4: Algarve International Italy Marco Melandri & Republic of Ireland Eugene Laverty (Superbikes)
United Kingdom Sam Lowes (Supersport)
France Sylvain Barrier (Superstock 1000)
9–15 Squash France 2013 WSF Men's World Team Championships International England England
12–24 Ice hockey United States 2013 Stanley Cup Finals Domestic Illinois Chicago Blackhawks
13–16 Golf United States 2013 U.S. Open International England Justin Rose
14–16 Canoeing Portugal 2013 Canoe Sprint European Championships Continental Russia Russia
15–30 Basketball France EuroBasket Women 2013 Continental  Spain
15 Motorcycle speedway Poland 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Poland International Poland Jarosław Hampel
15–25 Baseball United States 2013 College World Series Domestic California University of California, Los Angeles
15–30 Association football Brazil 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup International  Brazil
16 Grand Prix motorcycle racing Spain 2013 Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
Moto2: Spain Pol Espargaró (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Luis Salom (KTM)
16–21 Fencing Croatia 2013 European Fencing Championships Continental  Italy
17–23 Snooker China 2013 Wuxi Classic International Australia Neil Robertson
20–26 Weightlifting Kazakhstan 2013 Asian Weightlifting Championships Continental  North Korea
20–30 Multi-sport Turkey 2013 Mediterranean Games International  Italy
21–23 WRC Italy 10º Rally d'Italia Sardegna International France Sébastien Ogier (Germany Volkswagen)
France Julien Ingrassia
21 – 13 July Association football Turkey 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup International France France
22–23 Endurance racing France 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans International Germany Audi Sport Team Joest (United Kingdom Allan McNish/Denmark Tom Kristensen/France Loïc Duval)
24 – 7 July Tennis United Kingdom 2013 Wimbledon Championships International Men's singles: United KingdomAndy Murray
Women's singles: France Marion Bartoli
27 Basketball United States 2013 NBA draft Domestic #1 pick: Canada Anthony Bennett, Nevada University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Ohio Cleveland Cavaliers)
27–30 Golf United States 2013 U.S. Women's Open International South Korea Inbee Park
27 – 2 November Canadian football Canada 2013 CFL season Domestic For the playoffs, click here.
28–30 Rugby union Russia 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens International Men:  New Zealand
Women:  New Zealand
29 Grand Prix motorcycle racing Netherlands 2013 Dutch TT International MotoGP: Italy Valentino Rossi (Yamaha)
Moto2: Spain Pol Espargaró (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Luis Salom (KTM)
29 Motorcycle speedway Denmark 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Denmark International Australia Darcy Ward
29 – 6 July Multi-sport South Korea 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games International  China
29 – 21 July Road cycling France 2013 Tour de France International United Kingdom Chris Froome (United Kingdom Team Sky)
30 WTCC Portugal 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Portugal International France Yvan Muller (United Kingdom (RML))
United Kingdom James Nash (United Kingdom (Bamboo Engineering))
30 Formula One United Kingdom 2013 British Grand Prix International Germany Nico Rosberg (Germany Mercedes)
30 – 6 July American football Finland 2013 IFAF Women's World Championship International  United States
30 – 7 July Table tennis South Korea 2013 Asian Table Tennis Championships Continental China Ma Long / China Liu Shiwen
30 – 9 July Amateur boxing Jordan 2013 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships Continental  Kazakhstan

July[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
1–7 Beach volleyball Poland 2013 Beach Volleyball World Championships International Men: Netherlands Alexander Brouwer / Robert Meeuwsen
Women: China Xue Chen / Zhang Xi
3–7 Athletics India 2013 Asian Athletics Championships Continental  China
3 & 17 Association football South America 2013 Recopa Sudamericana Continental Brazil Corinthians
6–17 Multi-sport Russia 2013 Summer Universiade International  Russia
7 Formula One Germany 2013 German Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull)
7–28 Association football United States 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup Continental  United States
7–25 August Sailing United States 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup International New Zealand Team New Zealand
8–14 Snooker Australia 2013 Australian Goldfields Open International Hong Kong Marco Fu
10–14 Athletics Ukraine 2013 World Youth Championships in Athletics International  Jamaica
10–28 Association football Sweden UEFA Women's Euro 2013 Continental  Germany
10 – 25 August Cricket England 2013 Ashes series International  England
13–19 Multi-sport Bermuda 2013 Island Games International  Isle of Man
13–20 Sailing Cyprus 2013 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships International  Australia
14 Grand Prix motorcycle racing Germany 2013 German motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda)
Moto2: Spain Jordi Torres (Aspar Team)
Moto3: Spain Álex Rins (KTM)
14–19 Multi-sport Netherlands 2013 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival Continental  Russia
15–21 Taekwondo Mexico 2013 World Taekwondo Championships International  South Korea
16 Baseball United States 2013 MLB All-Star Game Domestic American League
18–21 Golf Scotland 2013 Open Championship International United States Phil Mickelson
18–30 Multi-sport Israel 2013 Maccabiah Games International  Israel
19 – 4 August Aquatics Spain 2013 World Aquatics Championships International United States United States
20–28 Association football South Korea 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup Regional  Japan
21 Grand Prix motorcycle racing United States 2013 United States motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda)
24–28 BMX New Zealand 2013 UCI BMX World Championships International United States Connor Fields / Colombia Mariana Pajón
25 – 4 August Multi-sport Colombia World Games 2013 International  Italy
26–28 Athletics United Kingdom Sainsbury's Anniversary Games International  United States
26 – 4 August Multi-sport Bulgaria 2013 Summer Deaflympics International  Russia
27 Road cycling Spain 2013 Clásica de San Sebastián International France Tony Gallopin
27 – 3 August Road cycling Poland 2013 Tour de Pologne International Netherlands Pieter Weening
27 – 4 August Field hockey Germany 2013 Women's Hockey Junior World Cup International  Netherlands
27 – 4 August Tennis United States 2013 Citi Open International Argentina Juan Martín del Potro / Slovakia Magdaléna Rybáriková
28 Formula One Hungary 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix International United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom Mercedes)
28 – 4 August Multi-sport South Africa 2013 World Transplant Games International Note: See Multi-sport events section below
28 – 4 August Aquatics Spain 2013 World Aquatics Championships International United StatesUnited States
30 – 4 August Beach volleyball Austria 2013 European Beach Volleyball Championships Continental Spain Adrián Gavira / Pablo Herrera
Austria Doris Schwaiger / Stefanie Schwaiger
31 Association football United StatesCanada 2013 MLS All-Star Game Continental Italy AS Roma

August[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
1–4 Golf Scotland 2013 Women's British Open International United States Stacy Lewis
1–10 Multi-sport United Kingdom 2013 World Police and Fire Games International  United States
1–11 Basketball Philippines 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Continental  Iran
2–4 WRC Finland 63rd Neste Oil Rally Finland International France Sébastien Ogier (Germany Volkswagen)
France Julien Ingrassia
2 – 1 September Volleyball Japan 2013 FIVB World Grand Prix International  Brazil
3 Motorcycle speedway Italy 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Italy International Denmark Niels Kristian Iversen
3 Rugby union New Zealand 2013 Super Rugby Final Regional New Zealand Chiefs
3–11 Tennis Canada 2013 Rogers Cup International Spain Rafael Nadal / United States Serena Williams
3–11 Multi-sport Italy 2013 World Masters Games International Note: See Multi-sport events section below
4 WTCC Argentina 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Argentina International France Yvan Muller (United States (Chevrolet))
Argentina José María López (Germany (BMW))
5–11 Badminton China 2013 BWF World Championships International China Lin Dan / Thailand Ratchanok Inthanon
5–12 Fencing Hungary 2013 World Fencing Championships International  Russia
8–11 Golf United States 2013 PGA Championship International United States Jason Dufner
8–18 Field hockey Canada 2013 Men's Pan American Cup Continental  Argentina
10–18 Athletics Russia 2013 World Championships in Athletics International  Russia
12–18 Road cycling Belgium / Netherlands 2013 Eneco Tour International Czech Republic Zdeněk Štybar
12–18 Tennis United States / United States 2013 Western & Southern Open International Spain Rafael Nadal / Belarus Victoria Azarenka
14–18 Basketball Australia / New Zealand 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship Continental  Australia
14–18 Basketball Australia / New Zealand 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship for Women Continental  Australia
15–25 Baseball United States 2013 Little League World Series International Japan Tokyo Musashi-Fuchū Little League
Tokyo
16–18 Golf United States 2013 Solheim Cup International Europe Team Europe
16–24 Multi-sport China 2013 Asian Youth Games Continental  China
17 Motorcycle speedway Latvia 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Latvia International United States Greg Hancock
17 – 5 October Rugby union ArgentinaAustraliaSouth AfricaNew Zealand 2013 Rugby Championship International  New Zealand
17–24 Field hockey Belgium 2013 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship Continental  Germany
17–25 Field hockey Belgium 2013 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship Continental  Germany
17 – 3 May 2014 Rugby union France 2013–14 Top 14 season Domestic
18 Motorcycle racing United States 2013 Indianapolis motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda)
Moto2: Spain Esteve Rabat (Kalex Honda)
Moto3: Spain Álex Rins (KTM)
19–28 Modern pentathlon Chinese Taipei 2013 World Modern Pentathlon Championships International  France and  Lithuania (tie)
20–31 Basketball Ivory Coast 2013 FIBA Africa Championship Continental  Angola
22 – 1 September Volleyball Turkey 2013 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship International  Russia
23–25 WRC Germany 31. ADAC Rallye Deutschland International Spain Dani Sordo (France Citroën World Rally Team)
Spain Carlos del Barrio
24 – 1 September Field hockey Malaysia 2013 Men's Hockey Asia Cup Continental  South Korea
24 – 15 September Road cycling Spain 2013 Vuelta a España International United States Chris Horner (Luxembourg RadioShack-Leopard)
25 Motorcycle racing Czech Republic 2013 Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda)
Moto2: Finland Mika Kallio (Kalix)
Moto3: Spain Luis Salom (KTM)
25 Formula One Belgium 2013 Belgian Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (United Kingdom Red Bull Racing)
25 – 1 September Rowing South Korea 2013 World Rowing Championships International  Italy
26 – 1 September Judo Brazil 2013 World Judo Championships International  Japan
26 – 1 September Mountain bike racing South Africa 2013 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships International  Australia
26–31 Swimming United Arab Emirates 2013 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships International  Australia
26 – 9 September Tennis United States 2013 US Open International Men's singles: Spain Rafael Nadal
Women's singles: United States Serena Williams
28 – 1 September Rhythmic gymnastics Ukraine 2013 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships International  Russia
29 – 1 September Canoeing Germany 2013 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships International  Germany (canoe);  United Kingdom (paracanoe)
29 – 14 December American football United States 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season Domestic Conference champions here
30 Association football Czech Republic 2013 UEFA Super Cup Continental Germany Bayern Munich
30 – 11 September Basketball Venezuela 2013 FIBA Americas Championship Continental  Mexico
31 – 11 September Association football Nepal 2013 SAFF Championship Regional  Afghanistan

September[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
1 Motorcycle racing United Kingdom 2013 British motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Jorge Lorenzo (Japan Yamaha)
Moto2: United Kingdom Scott Redding (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Luis Salom (Austria KTM)
1 Road cycling France International Men: Italy Filippo Pozzato
Women: Netherlands Marianne Vos
2–12 Multi-sport France / Wallis and Futuna 2013 Pacific Mini Games Regional  Tahiti
3–8 Badminton Chinese Taipei 2013 Chinese Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold International South Korea Shon Wan-ho / South Korea Sung Ji-hyun
4–22 Basketball Slovenia FIBA EuroBasket 2013 Continental  France
4 – 3 March 2014 Ice hockey Russia/Belarus/Croatia/Czech Republic/Kazakhstan/Latvia/Slovakia/Ukraine 2013–14 KHL season Regional
5 – 29 December American football United States 2013 NFL season Domestic
6–14 Volleyball Germany / Switzerland 2013 Women's European Volleyball Championship Continental  Russia
6–15 Multi-sport France 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie International  France
6 – 10 May 2014 Rugby union England 2013–14 Aviva Premiership Domestic
6 – 11 May 2014 Rugby union Ireland/Italy/Scotland/Wales 2013–14 RaboDirect Pro12 Continental
7 Motorcycle speedway Slovenia 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Slovenia International Poland Jarosław Hampel
7–25 Sailing United States 2013 America's Cup International United States Oracle Team USA
8 Formula One Italy 2013 Italian Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
8 WTCC United States 2013 FIA WTCC Race of the United States International United Kingdom Tom Chilton (United Kingdom RML Group)
Italy Gabriele Tarquini (Italy JAS Motorsport)
11–15 Canoeing Czech Republic 2013 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships International  Czech Republic
12–15 Squash Malaysia Malaysian Open 2013 International Malaysia Nicol David
12–15 Golf France 2013 Evian Championship International Norway Suzann Pettersen
13 Road cycling Canada 2013 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec International Netherlands Robert Gesink (Netherlands Belkin Pro Cycling Team)
13–15 WRC Australia 22nd Coates Hire Rally Australia International France Sébastien Ogier (Germany Volkswagen)
France Julien Ingrassia
13–21 Volleyball Thailand 2013 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship Continental  Thailand
15 Motorcycle racing San Marino 2013 San Marino and Rimini's Coast motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Jorge Lorenzo (Japan Yamaha)
Moto2: Spain Pol Espargaró (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Álex Rins (Austria KTM)
15 Road cycling Canada 2013 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal International Slovakia Peter Sagan (Italy Cannondale Pro Cycling Team)
16–22 Snooker China 2013 Shanghai Masters International China Ding Junhui
16–22 Tennis Russia 2013 St. Petersburg Open International Latvia Ernests Gulbis
16–22 Amateur wrestling Hungary 2013 World Wrestling Championships International  Iran
17–6 October Cricket India 2013 Champions League Twenty20 International India Mumbai Indians
18–28 Beach soccer French Polynesia 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup International  Russia
19–29 Field hockey Argentina 2013 Women's Pan American Cup Continental  Argentina
20–29 Basketball Mozambique 2013 FIBA Africa Championship for Women Continental  Angola
20–29 Volleyball Denmark / Poland 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship Continental  Russia
21 Motorcycle speedway Sweden 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Scandinavia International Denmark Niels Kristian Iversen
21–27 Field hockey Malaysia 2013 Women's Hockey Asia Cup Continental  Japan
21–28 Basketball Mexico 2013 FIBA Americas Championship for Women Continental  Cuba
22–29 Road cycling Italy 2013 UCI Road World Championships International Netherlands Netherlands
22 - October 1 Multi-sport Indonesia 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games International  Indonesia
22 WTCC Japan 2013 FIA WTCC Race of Japan International Hungary Norbert Michelisz (Hungary Zengő Motorsport)
Netherlands Tom Coronel (Italy ROAL Motorsport)
22 Formula One Singapore 2013 Singapore Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
22–28 Tennis Japan 2013 Toray Pan Pacific Open Continental Czech Republic Petra Kvitová
22 – 6 October Tennis China 2013 China Open International Men's Singles: Serbia Novak Djokovic
Women's Singles: United States Serena Williams
28 Australian rules football Australia 2013 AFL Grand Final Domestic Victoria (Australia) Hawthorn
28 – 6 October Volleyball United Arab Emirates 2013 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship Continental  Iran
29 Motorcycle racing Spain 2013 Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Marc Márquez (Honda)
Moto2: Spain Nicolás Terol (Eskil Suter)
Moto3: Spain Alex Rins (KTM)
29 – 6 October Archery Turkey 2013 World Archery Championships International  South Korea
30 – 6 October Artistic gymnastics Belgium 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships International  Japan

October[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
3–6 Golf United States 2013 Presidents Cup International  United States
4–6 Basketball Brazil 2013 Intercontinental Cup International Greece Olympiacos
4–6 WRC France Rallye de France – Alsace 2013 International France Sébastien Ogier (Germany Volkswagen)
France Julien Ingrassia
4–13 Table tennis Austria 2013 Table Tennis European Championships Continental Germany Dimitrij Ovtcharov / Sweden Li Fen
5 Rugby league England 2013 Super League Grand Final Regional Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors
5 Motorcycle speedway Poland 2013 Speedway Grand Prix of Poland Race 2 International Poland Adrian Miedziński
5–12 Volleyball Mexico 2013 FIVB Women's U23 Volleyball World Championship International  China
6 Formula One South Korea 2013 Korean Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
6 Road cycling Italy 2013 Giro di Lombardia International Spain Joaquim Rodríguez
6 Rugby league Australia 2013 NRL Grand Final Domestic Eastern Suburbs colours.svg Sydney Roosters
6–13 Volleyball Brazil 2013 FIVB Men's U23 Volleyball World Championship International  Brazil
6–15 Multi-sport China 2013 East Asian Games Regional  China
7–13 Tennis China 2013 Shanghai Rolex Masters International Serbia Novak Djokovic
9–13 Volleyball Switzerland 2013 FIVB Women's Club World Championship International Turkey Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü
11-15 Road cycling China 2013 Tour of Beijing International Spain Beñat Intxausti
11–18 Squash United States 2013 PSA & WSA US Open International Men: France Grégory Gaultier
Women: Malaysia Nicol David
12–11 May 2014 Rugby sevens Australia/United Arab Emirates/South Africa/United States/New Zealand/Japan/Hong Kong/Scotland/England 2013–14 IRB Sevens World Series International
13 Formula One Japan 2013 Japanese Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
13 Motorcycle racing Malaysia 2013 Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix International Moto GP:Spain Dani Pedrosa (Japan Honda)
Moto 2: Spain Esteve Rabat (Kalex)
Moto 3: Spain Luis Salom (Austria KTM)
14–18 Snooker India 2013 Indian Open International China Ding Junhui
14–26 Amateur boxing Kazakhstan 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships International  Kazakhstan
15–20 Volleyball Brazil 2013 FIVB Men's Club World Championship International Brazil Sada Cruzeiro
17–8 November Association football United Arab Emirates 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup International  Nigeria
18–26 Multi-sport Russia 2013 World Combat Games International  Russia
20 Motorcycle racing Australia 2013 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
Moto2: Spain Pol Espargaró (Kalex)
Moto3: Spain Álex Rins (KTM)
20–27 Weightlifting Poland 2013 World Weightlifting Championships International  China
21–27 Tennis Turkey 2013 WTA Tour Championships International United States Serena Williams
22–27 Futsal Brazil 2013 Grand Prix de Futsal International Brazil Brazil
23–30 Baseball United States 2013 World Series Domestic Massachusetts Boston Red Sox
25–27 WRC Spain 49º Rally RACC Catalunya – Costa Daurada International France Sébastien Ogier (Germany Volkswagen)
France Julien Ingrassia
26–3 November Baseball Japan 2013 Japan Series Domestic Miyagi Prefecture Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
26–30 November Rugby league England/Wales 2013 Rugby League World Cup International  Australia
27 Motorcycle racing Japan 2013 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
Moto2: Spain Pol Espargaró (Kalex)
Spain Álex Márquez (KTM)
27 Formula One India 2013 Indian Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
27–3 November Basketball Thailand 2013 FIBA Asia Championship for Women Continental  Japan
26–3 November Tennis France 2013 BNP Paribas Masters International Serbia Novak Djokovic
27–3 November Snooker China 2013 International Championship International China Ding Junhui
27–3 November Squash England 2013 PSA World Championship International England Nick Matthew
28–3 November Tennis Bulgaria 2013 Garanti Koza WTA Tournament of Champions International Romania Simona Halep

November[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
2–3 Tennis Italy 2013 Fed Cup World Group Final International  Italy
3 Formula One United Arab Emirates 2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
3 WTCC China 2013 FIA WTCC Race of China International United Kingdom Tom Chilton (United Kingdom RML)
Portugal Tiago Monteiro (Japan Castrol Honda WTC Team)
3 Marathon United States 2013 New York City Marathon International Kenya Geoffrey Mutai / Priscah Jeptoo
4–11 Tennis United Kingdom 2013 ATP World Tour Finals International Serbia Novak Djokovic
Spain David Marrero / Spain Fernando Verdasco
5 Horse racing Australia 2013 Melbourne Cup Domestic Fiorente (jockey: Damien Oliver; trainer: Gai Waterhouse)
7–10 Trampolining Bulgaria 2013 Trampoline World Championships International  China
8–10 Speed skating Canada 2013–14 ISU Speed Skating World Cup – World Cup 1 International  Netherlands
9 Endurance racing China 6 Hours of Shanghai International Germany Audi Sport Team Joest (Germany André Lotterer/France Benoît Tréluyer/Switzerland Marcel Fässler)
9 Association football China 2013 AFC Champions League Final Continental China Guangzhou Evergrande
9-22 Chess India World Chess Championship 2013 International Norway Magnus Carlsen
10 Association football Egypt 2013 CAF Champions League Final Continental Egypt Al Ahly
10 Motorcycle racing Spain 2013 Valencian Community Grand Prix International MotoGP: Spain Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
Moto2: Spain Nicolás Terol (Suter)
Moto3: Spain Maverick Viñales (KTM)
10–15 Squash Qatar Qatar Classic 2013 International Egypt Mohamed El Shorbagy
12–17 Volleyball Japan 2013 FIVB Women's World Grand Champions Cup International  Brazil
14–17 WRC United Kingdom 2013 Wales Rally GB International France Sébastien Ogier (Germany Volkswagen Motorsport)
Julien Ingrassia
15–17 Speed skating United States 2013–14 ISU Speed Skating World Cup – World Cup 2 International  Netherlands
15–17 Tennis Serbia 2013 Davis Cup World Group Final International  Czech Republic
16–30 Multi-sport Peru 2013 Bolivarian Games Regional  Colombia won the gold medal count;  Venezuela won the overall medal count.
17 Formula One United States 2013 United States Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
17 WTCC Macau 2013 Guia Race of Macau International France Yvan Muller (United Kingdom RML)
United Kingdom Robert Huff (Germany Münnich Motorsport)
19–24 Volleyball Japan 2013 FIVB Men's World Grand Champions Cup International  Brazil
21 – 7 January 2014 Cricket Australia 2013–14 Ashes series International  Australia
22 – 30 Curling Norway 2013 European Curling Championships Continental Switzerland Sven Michel / Sweden Margaretha Sigfridsson
24 Formula One Brazil 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix International Germany Sebastian Vettel (Austria Red Bull-Renault)
24 Canadian football Canada 2013 Grey Cup Domestic Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Roughriders
26–8 December Snooker United Kingdom 2013 UK Championship International Australia Neil Robertson
28–17 May 2014 Rugby sevens United Arab Emirates/United States/Brazil/China/Netherlands 2013–14 IRB Women's Sevens World Series International  New Zealand
29 – 1 December Speed skating Kazakhstan 2013–14 ISU Speed Skating World Cup – World Cup 3 International  United States
29 – 16 March 2014 Nordic skiing 2013–14 FIS Cross-Country World Cup International
30 – 8 December Association football Japan 2013 International Women's Club Championship International Japan INAC Kobe Leonessa
30 – 8 December Field hockey Argentina 2012–13 Women's FIH Hockey World League Final International  Netherlands

December[]

Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s
1-14 Kabaddi India 2013 Kabaddi World Cup International Women's: India Indiap
3–8 Squash Hong Kong 2013 PSA & WSA Hong Kong Open International Men's: England Nick Matthew
Women's: Malaysia Nicol David
6–8 Speed skating Germany 2013–14 ISU Speed Skating World Cup – World Cup 4 International  Netherlands
6–15 Field hockey India 2013 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup International  Germany
6–22 Handball Serbia 2013 World Women's Handball Championship International Brazil Brazil
11–21 Multi-sport Italy 2013 Winter Universiade International  Russia
11–22 Association football Morocco 2013 FIFA Club World Cup International Germany Bayern Munich
11–22 Multi-sport Myanmar 2013 Southeast Asian Games Regional Thailand Thailand
12–15 Swimming Denmark 2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships Continental  Russia
12–18 Mind sport China 2013 SportAccord World Mind Games International  China
26–5 January Ice hockey Sweden 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships International  Finland

Alpine skiing[]

American football[]

  • Super Bowl XLVII – the Baltimore Ravens (AFC) won 34–31 over the San Francisco 49ers (NFC)
    • Location: Superdome
    • Attendance: 71,024
    • MVP: Joe Flacco, QB (Baltimore)
  • 7 January: BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (2012 season):
    • The Alabama Crimson Tide defeat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42–14. It is the second consecutive national title, third in the last four years, and 15th overall for Alabama.
  • June 28 – July 6: 2013 IFAF Women's World Championship in Vantaa (Helsinki), Finland[2]
    • Champions:  United States (second consecutive title); Second:  Canada; Third:  Finland

Aquatics[]

Archery[]

  • May 13 – August 25: 2013 FITA Archery World Cup[3]
    • May 13 – 19 at China Shanghai
      •  South Korea won both gold and overall medal tallies.[3]
    • June 10 – 16 at Turkey Antalya
      •  South Korea won both gold and overall medal tallies.[4][5]
    • July 15 – 21 at Colombia Medellín
      •  United States and  China are tied in the gold medal tally. However, the  United States won the overall medal tally, too.[3]
    • August 19 – 25 at Poland Wrocław
      •  South Korea won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[3]
  • September 21 & 22: FITA World Cup Final in Paris
    •  South Korea won the gold medal tally.  South Korea and the  United States are tied for the overall medal tally.[3]
  • September 29 – October 6: 2013 World Archery Championships at Turkey Belek (Antalya)
    •  South Korea won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[3]
  • October 8 – 12: 2013 World Archery 3D Championships at Italy Sassari
    • Host nation,  Italy, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[6]
  • October 13 – 20: 2013 World Archery Youth Championships at China Wuxi
    •  South Korea won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[3]
  • November 1 – 7: 2013 World Archery Para Championships at Thailand Bangkok
    •  Russia won the gold medal tally.  Great Britain won the overall medal tally.[3]

Artistic gymnastics[]

Association football[]

  • 5–18 January: The 21st Arabian Gulf Cup took place in Bahrain
    • Champions:  United Arab Emirates (second title), Second:  Iraq, Third:  Kuwait
  • 19 January – 10 February: The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations was held in South Africa
    • Champions:  Nigeria (third title), Second:  Burkina Faso, Third:  Mali
  • 18–27 January: The 2013 Copa Centroamericana was held in Costa Rica
    • Champions:  Costa Rica (seventh title), Second:  Honduras, Third:  El Salvador
  • March 6 – 13: The 2013 Algarve Cup was held in Portugal.
  • 2013 AFC Champions League (First leg of final at the Seoul World Cup Stadium (South Korea); second leg at the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou, China)
    • China Guangzhou Evergrande F.C. defeated South Korea FC Seoul by the away goals rule. Guangzhou Evergrande represents the AFC region at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • 2013 CAF Champions League (First leg of final at the Orlando Stadium (Johannesburg, South Africa); second leg at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt)
    • Egypt Al Ahly defeated the South Africa Orlando Pirates 3–1 on aggregate. Al Ahly represents the CAF region at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League (First leg of final at Estadio Corona in Torreón; second leg at Estadio Tecnológico in Monterrey)
    • Mexico Monterrey defeated fellow Mexican team, Santos Laguna, 4–2 on aggregate. Monterrey represents the CONCACAF region at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • 2013 Copa Libertadores (First leg of final at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción; second leg at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte)
    • After a 2–2 tie on aggregate a.e.t., Brazil Atlético Mineiro defeated Paraguay Olimpia 4–3 on penalties to claim its first title in this tournament. Atlético Mineiro represents the CONMEBOL region at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • 2012–13 OFC Champions League (final at Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland)
    • New Zealand Auckland City defeated fellow New Zealand team, Waitakere United, 2–1 in the final. Auckland City represents the OFC region at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • 2012–13 UEFA Champions League (final at Wembley Stadium, London)
    • Germany Bayern Munich defeated fellow German team, Borussia Dortmund, 2–1 to claim its fifth title in this tournament. Bayern Munich represents the UEFA region at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • 2012–13 UEFA Europa League (final at Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam)
    • England Chelsea defeated Portugal Benfica 2–1 to win the team's first Europa title.
  • 2012–13 UEFA Women's Champions League (final at Stamford Bridge, London)
    • Germany Wolfsburg defeated France Lyon 1–0 to win its first title.
  • June 5 – 18: The 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship was held in Israel
    •  Spain defeated  Italy 4–2 to claim its fourth title in this event.
  • June 15 – 30: The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup was held in Brazil (final at Estádio do Maracanã).
    • Host nation  Brazil defeated  Spain 3–0 to win its fourth title in this event.
  • June 21 – July 13: The 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup was held in Turkey
    • After a 0–0 tie,  France defeated  Uruguay 4–1 on penalties to claim its first title in this event.
  • July 7 – 28: The 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup was in the United States
    • The  United States defeated  Panama 1–0 to claim its fifth title in this event, and advances to a playoff against the 2015 Gold Cup winner for a spot in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • July 10 – 28: The UEFA Women's Euro 2013 was held in Sweden
    •  Germany defeated  Norway 1–0 to claim its eighth title for this event.
  • October 17 – November 8: The 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup was held in the United Arab Emirates
    •  Nigeria defeated  Mexico 3–0 to win its fourth title in this event.
  • December 11 – 22: The 2013 FIFA Club World Cup will be held in Morocco
    • Germany FC Bayern Munich defeated Morocco Raja Casablanca, 2–0, to claim its first Club World Cup title.

Athletics[]

  • March 1 – 3: 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden
    •  Russia won both gold and overall medals tally.
  • March 24: 2013 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland
    •  Kenya won the gold medal tally;  Ethiopia won the overall medal tally.
  • April 6 – September 8: IAAF World Challenge[7]
  • May 10 – September 6: 2013 IAAF Diamond League
    • The  United States has the most overall winners in these one-day events of the IAAF DL.
  • July 10 – 14: 2013 2013 World Youth Championships in Athletics in Donetsk, Ukraine[8]
    •  Jamaica won the gold medal tally;  United States won the overall medal tally.
  • August 10 – 18: 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow
    • Host nation, Russia, won the gold medal tally; United States won the overall medal tally.

Baseball[]

  • The Houston Astros move from the National League to the American League
  • March 2–19: The 2013 World Baseball Classic was held. First-round matches were played in Japan, Taiwan, Puerto Rico, and the United States. Japan and the US hosted the second round, and the final was organised in San Francisco.  Dominican Republic became the first undefeated team in the tournament's history, beating  Puerto Rico in the final game by the score of 3–0. Dominican RepublicRobinson Canó was named tournament MVP.[9]
  • July 16: The 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.
    • The American League defeated the National League, with the score of 3–0. It is the American League's 39th win overall. The MVP of the match is Mariano Rivera, of the New York Yankees.
  • October 23 – 30: 2013 World Series
    • Winner: Massachusetts Boston Red Sox. The MVP of the series is David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox. Also, this is the team's eighth World Series title.

Basketball[]

  • October 11, 2012 – May 12, 2013: 2012–13 Euroleague
    • Greece Olympiacos Piraeus defeated Spain Real Madrid 100–88 in the final for their second consecutive Euroleague title and third overall. Vassilis Spanoulis of Olympiacos is named Final Four MVP after having been named season MVP.
  • November 6, 2012 – April 13, 2013: 2012–13 Eurocup Basketball
  • October 30, 2012 – June 20, 2013: 2012–13 NBA season
  • 17 February: All-Star Game in Houston
    • The West Conference defeated the East Conference 143–138. Chris Paul, of the Los Angeles Clippers, was named as the MVP of the game.
  • March 19 – April 8: NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
    • Louisville defeated Michigan 82–76 in the championship game. The win gave Louisville its first championship since 1986, and third overall.[11]
  • March 23 – April 9: NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament
    • Connecticut defeated Louisville 93–60 to win its eighth national championship.[12]
  • February 1 – April 13:
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Brazil EC Pinheiros 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Argentina Lanús 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Puerto Rico Capitanes de Arecibo
  • June 15 – 30: EuroBasket Women 2013 in France; final at the Pévèle Arena in Orchies
    •  Spain defeated  France 70–69 to claim its second title in this event.
  • August 30 – September 11: 2013 FIBA Americas Championship for Men in Venezuela Caracas
  • September 4 – 22: FIBA EuroBasket 2013 in Slovenia; final at Arena Stožice in Ljubljana
  • September 21 – 28: FIBA Americas Championship for Women in Mexico Xalapa
    •  Cuba defeated  Canada 79–71 to claim its fourth title in this event.
  • October 4 – 6: 2013 FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Brazil Sao Paulo
    • Greece Olympiacos Piraeus defeated EC Pinheiros 2–0 in a series to claim its first title in this event.

Beach soccer[]

  • May 24 – August 11: 2013 Euro Beach Soccer League. Superfinal and Promotional Final at Spain Torredembarra, from August 8 – 11
    •  Russia wins its third EBSL title (Superfinal).  France won the Promotional final.
  • September 18 – 28: 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in French Polynesia Papeete
    •  Russia defeated  Spain 5–1 to claim its second title.  Brazil came in third here.

Beach volleyball[]

Biathlon[]

BMX (supercross) biking[]

Bobsleigh and skeleton[]

Canadian football[]

  • November 23: 49th Vanier Cup in Quebec City
  • November 24: 101st Grey Cup in Regina, Saskatchewan

Canoe sprint (flatwater racing)[]

Cricket[]

  • June 6–23 – ICC Champions Trophy in  England and  Wales
    • Winner:  India

Curling[]

Fencing[]

  • August 5 – 12: 2013 World Fencing Championships in Budapest, Hungary
    •  Russia and  Italy were tied for the gold medal tally, but  Russia won the overall medal tally.

Field hockey[]

Figure skating[]

Freestyle skiing[]

Golf[]

Men's[]

Major championships
  • April 11 – April 14: Masters Tournament
    • Winner: Australia Adam Scott (first title and first major)
  • June 13 – June 16: U.S. Open
    • Winner: England Justin Rose (first title and first major)
  • July 18 – July 21: Open Championship
    • Winner: United States Phil Mickelson (first title and fifth major)
  • August 8 – August 11: PGA Championship
    • Winner: United States Jason Dufner (first title and first major)
Other significant events
  • October 3 – 6: 2013 Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village in United States Dublin, Ohio
    • Team USA defeated Team International 18½ – 15½, to claim its eighth title.
  • November 21 – 24: 2013 World Cup of Golf at the Australia Royal Melbourne Golf Club
    • Individual winner: Australia Jason Day
    • Team winner: Australia Jason Day and Adam Scott

Women's[]

Major championships
  • April 4 – April 7: Kraft Nabisco Championship
    • Winner: South Korea Inbee Park (first title and second major)
  • June 6 – June 9: LPGA Championship
    • Winner: South Korea Inbee Park (first title and third major)
  • June 27 – June 30: U.S. Women's Open
    • Winner: South Korea Inbee Park (second title and fourth major)
  • August 1 – August 4: Women's British Open
  • September 12 – September 15: The Evian Championship
Other significant events
  • August 15 – 18: Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club in United States Parker, Colorado
    • Europe Team Europe wins 18–10. It is Team Europe's first Solheim Cup win on American soil, and also the first time that the Europeans retain the Cup.

Handball[]

Ice hockey[]

Indoor lacrosse[]

Luge[]

Mixed martial arts[]

The following is a list of major noteworthy MMA events by month.

January

1/12 — Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine

1/19 — UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping

1/26 — UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson

February

2/2 — ONE Fighting Championship: Return of Warriors

2/2 — UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar

2/16 — UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald

2/23 — UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche

March

3/2 — UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann

3/16 — UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz

April

4/5 — ONE Fighting Championship: Kings and Champions

4/6 — UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi

4/13 — The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale

4/20 — UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez

4/27 — UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen

May

5/18 — UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold

5/25 — UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2

5/31 — ONE Fighting Championship: Rise to Power

June

6/8 — UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum

6/15 — UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson

July

7/6 — UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman

7/27 — UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga

August

8/3 — UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie

8/17 — UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen

8/28 — UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2

8/31 — UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis II

September

9/4 — UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader

9/13 — ONE Fighting Championship: Champions & Warriors

9/21 — UFC 165: Jones vs. Gustafsson

October

10/9 — UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields

10/18 — ONE Fighting Championship: Total Domination

10/19 — UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3

10/26 — UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Muñoz

November

11/6 — UFC: Fight for the Troops 3

11/9 — UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2

11/16 — UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks

11/30 — The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale

December

12/6 — UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot

12/14 — UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2

12/28 — UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2

Motorsport[]

Mountain biking[]

Nordic skiing[]

Orienteering[]

2013 Orienteering World Cup[]

  • January 6: #1 in  New Zealand
    • Winners: Switzerland Fabian Hertner (m) / Sweden Helena Jansson (f)
  • January 8: #2 in  New Zealand
    • Winners: Switzerland Matthias Kyburz (m) / Sweden Tove Alexandersson (f)
  • January 13: #3 in  New Zealand
    • Winners: Sweden Jerker Lysell (m) / Sweden Tove Alexandersson (f)
  • June 1: #4 in  Norway
    • Winners: Switzerland Matthias Kyburz (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
  • June 2: #5 in  Norway
    • Winners: Norway Carl Kaas Codager (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
  • June 4: #6 in  Sweden
  • June 7: #7 in  Finland
    • Winners: Switzerland Matthias Kyburz (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
  • June 8: #8 in  Finland
  • October 5: #9 in   Switzerland
    • Winners: Switzerland Daniel Hubmann (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
  • October 6: #10 in   Switzerland
    • Winners: Switzerland Matthias Kyburz (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)

International and Continental events[]

  • January 6 – 13: 2013 Oceania Orienteering Championships in  New Zealand
    • Sprint winners: New Zealand Toby Scott (m) / New Zealand Angela Simpson (f)
    • Middle distance winners: Australia Kasimir Gregory (m) / Australia Lauren Gillis (f)
    • Long distance winners: New Zealand Thomas Reynolds (m) / Australia Grace Crane (f)
    • Relay winners:  Australia (m) /  Australia (f)
  • February 22 – 24: Mediterranean Championships in Orienteering 2013 in  Turkey
  • April 13: Central European Spring Orienteering Meeting, Stage 1 in  Slovakia
  • May 18: Baltic Championships in  Estonia
  • July 31 – August 7: 2013 World Orienteering Championships in Finland Vuokatti
    • Long distance #1 winners: Latvia Edgars Bertuks (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
    • Long distance #2 winners: Finland Tero Föhr (m) / Sweden Tove Alexandersson (f)
    • Long distance #3 winners: Finland Jani Lakanen (m) / United Kingdom Catherine Taylor (f)
    • Long distance #4 winners: France Thierry Gueorgiou (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
    • Sprint #1 winners: Finland Mårten Boström (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
    • Sprint #2 winners: Sweden Jerker Lysell (m) / Denmark Maja Alm (f)
    • Sprint #3 winners: Norway Øystein Kvaal Østerbø (m) / Russia Galina Vinogradova (f)
    • Sprint #4 winners: Denmark Rasmus Thrane Hansen (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
    • Middle distance #1 winners: Switzerland Daniel Hubmann (m) / Sweden Annika Billstam (f)
    • Middle distance #2 winners: Latvia Kalvis Mihailovs (m) / Latvia Inga Dambe (f)
    • Middle distance #3 winners: Switzerland Matthias Kyburz (m) / Sweden Tove Alexandersson (f)
    • Middle distance #4 winners: Russia Leonid Novikov (m) / Switzerland Simone Niggli-Luder (f)
  • September 5 – 7: South East European Orienteering Championships 2013 in  Romania
    • Sprint winners: Romania Ionut Zinca (m) / Spain Alicia Cobo Caballero (f)
    • Long distance winners: Romania Ionut Zinca (m) / Bulgaria Nataliya Dimitrova (f)
    • Middle distance winners: Romania Ionut Zinca (m) / Romania Veronica Minoiu (f)
  • November 17: South American Orienteering Championship in  Brazil
    • Winners: Brazil Cleber Baratto Vidal (m) / Brazil Miriam Ferraz Pasturiza (f)

Rhythmic gymnastics[]

Rink hockey[]

Road cycling[]

Roller derby[]

  • November 8 – 10: The 2013 Women's Flat Track Derby Association Championships in United States Milwaukee, hosted by the Brewcity Bruisers.
    • Winner: New York (state) Gotham Girls Roller Derby

Rowing[]

Rugby league[]

  • October 26 – November 30: 2013 Rugby League World Cup at the  United Kingdom ( England and  Wales only)
    •  Australia won its 10th title by defeating  New Zealand 34–2 in the final.

Rugby union[]

  • 2 February – 16 March: Six Nations Championship
    •  Wales defended their RBS 6 Nations crown with a 30–3 victory against  England. 26th title.[14]
  • May 17: Amlin Challenge Cup Final at RDS Arena, Dublin:
    • Ireland Leinster defeat France Stade Français 34–13 to claim the first Challenge Cup title for an Irish side.
  • May 18: Heineken Cup Final at Aviva Stadium, Dublin:
    • France Toulon defeat France Clermont 16–15 to win their first European trophy.
  • May 28 – June 9: 2013 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Temuco, Chile[15]
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s)  Italy, 2nd place, silver medalist(s)  Canada, 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  Chile. Italy claim their second title and earn promotion to the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship.
  • June 1 – July 6: British & Irish Lions tour to Australia
    • The Lions win the three-Test series against  Australia 2–1. It is the Lions' first series win since defeating  South Africa in 1997.
  • IRB Sevens World Series:
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s)  New Zealand, 2nd place, silver medalist(s)  South Africa, 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  Fiji. New Zealand claim their third consecutive series crown and 11th overall.
    • World Series Core Team Qualifier:  Portugal,  Scotland and  Spain all retain their core team status for the 2013–14 series.
  • IRB Women's Sevens World Series:
  • June 5–23: 2013 IRB Junior World Championship in France
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s)  England, 2nd place, silver medalist(s)  Wales, 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  South Africa. England win their first title. The  United States finishes last and is relegated to the 2014 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy.
  • June 28–30: 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow, Russia
    • Men's: 1st place, gold medalist(s)  New Zealand, 2nd place, silver medalist(s)  England, 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  Fiji. New Zealand win their second title.
    • Women's: 1st place, gold medalist(s)  New Zealand, 2nd place, silver medalist(s)  Canada, 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  United States. New Zealand win their first title.
  • 15 February – 13 July: Super Rugby: The New Zealand Chiefs top the regular-season table.
    • Super Rugby Final, August 3 at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand:
      • The Chiefs successfully defend their title from last season, defeating the Australia Brumbies 27–22. It is also the second Super Rugby title for the Chiefs.
    • In the South Africa South African promotion/relegation playoff, held over two legs on July 26 and August 3, the Lions defeat the Kings 44–42. The Lions will replace the Kings for the 2014 season.
  • August 17 – October 5: The Rugby Championship
    •  New Zealand sweep all six matches for the second consecutive year, maintaining their 100% record since the competition was expanded to include Argentina in 2012. Including the competition's previous history as the Tri Nations, it is the 10th title for the All Blacks.
Domestic competitions
  • Japan Top League Final, 27 January at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo:
    • Suntory Sungoliath defeat Toshiba Brave Lupus 19–3 to defend their title from last season. It is also Suntory's third league title overall.
  • England English Premiership Final, May 25 at Twickenham, London:
    • Leicester Tigers defeat Northampton Saints 37–17 to claim their 10th Premiership crown.
  • RFU Championship Final, May 23 and 30:
    • Newcastle Falcons defeat Bedford Blues 49–33 on aggregate in the two-legged final. As Newcastle were confirmed as meeting the Premiership's minimum standards, they replaced the Premiership's bottom club, London Welsh.
  • France Top 14 Final, June 1 at Stade de France, Saint-Denis:
    • Castres defeat Toulon 19–14 to claim their fourth title, and first since 1993.
  • Rugby Pro D2:
    • Oyonnax automatically promoted to Top 14 as champion. Brive also earn promotion as winner of playoffs between the next four teams. They replaced the bottom two teams in Top 14, Agen and Mont-de-Marsan.
  • Ireland Italy Scotland Wales Pro12 Final, May 25 at RDS Arena, Dublin:
    • Ireland Leinster, fresh off victory in the Amlin Challenge Cup, defeat Ireland Ulster 24–18 for their third Celtic League/Pro12 title.
  • England Wales LV Cup (Anglo-Welsh Cup): England Harlequins
  • New Zealand ITM Cup
    • Premiership Final, October 26 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington: Canterbury defeat Wellington 29–13 to claim their sixth consecutive title in New Zealand's top level, and 11th overall.
    • Championship Final, October 25 at Trafalgar Park, Nelson: Tasman defeat Hawke's Bay 26–25 and are promoted to the 2014 ITM Premiership, replacing bottom-placed Bay of Plenty.
  • South Africa Currie Cup Final, October 26 at Newlands, Cape Town:
    • The Sharks defeat Western Province 33–19 for their seventh Currie Cup crown.

Sailing (yachting)[]

Short-track speed skating[]

Snowboarding[]

Speed skating (long-track)[]

Squash[]

Sumo[]

Tennis[]

  • Australian Open
    • 26 January: Victoria Azarenka defeated Li Na 4–6, 6–4, 6–3. Second title.[16]
    • 27 January: Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6–7 7–6 6–3 6–2. Sixth Grand Slam title. Fourth Australian Open, third in a row.[17]
  • French Open
    • June 8: Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 6–4 6–4.
    • June 9: Rafael Nadal defeated David Ferrer 6–3, 6–2, 6–3.
  • The Championships, Wimbledon
    • July 6: Marion Bartoli defeated Sabine Lisicki 6–1, 6–4. First Grand Slam title.
    • July 7: Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic 6–4, 7–5, 6–4. Murray becomes the first British winner of the Gentlemen's Singles at Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936, and also earns his second Grand Slam title.
  • US Open
    • September 8: Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 7–5, 6–7(6–8), 6–1. 17th Grand Slam title.
    • September 9: Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6–2, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1. 13th Grand Slam title.
  • WTA Tour Championships
    • Winner: Serena Williams. 11th title.
  • ATP World Tour Finals
    • Winner: Novak Djokovic.
  • Hopman Cup 29 December 2012 – 5 January 2013
    •  Spain defeated  Serbia in the final by the score of 2–1 . Fourth title.[18]
  • Fed Cup
    •  Italy defeated  Russia 4–0, to claim their fourth title.
  • Davis Cup
Other events
  • July 6: Bob and Mike Bryan win the Gentlemen's Doubles at Wimbledon, becoming the first men's doubles team in the Open era to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once.

Track cycling[]

Trampolining[]

Triathlon[]

Volleyball[]

Water polo[]

Weightlifting[]

Whitewater (canoe) slalom[]

Wrestling[]

  • September 16 – 22: 2013 World Wrestling Championships in Hungary Budapest
    •  Iran won the gold medal tally.  Russia won the overall medal tally.

Multi-sport events[]

  • 29 January – 5 February: 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea[19]
    • Alpine skiing results here.
    • Cross country skiing results here.
    • Figure skating results here.
    • Floor hockey results here.
    • Floorball results here.
    • Short track speed skating results here.
    • Snowboarding results here.
    • Snowshoeing results here.
  • March 3 – 17: 2013 Central American Games in San José, Costa Rica
    •  Guatemala won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • March 25 – 29: 2013 CSIM World Winter Games in Annecy, France
    • Host nation,  France, won both gold and overall medal tallies.[20]
  • May 27 – June 1: 2013 Games of the Small States of Europe in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
    • Host nation,  Luxembourg, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[21]
  • June 20 – 30: 2013 Mediterranean Games in Mersin, Turkey
    •  Italy won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[22]
  • June 29 – July 6: 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Incheon, South Korea (formerly the Asian Indoor Games and the Asian Martial Arts Games separately)
    •  China won the gold medal tally. Host nation,  South Korea, won the overall medal tally.
  • July 6 – 17: 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia
    • Host nation, Russia Russia, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • July 13 – 19: 2013 Island Games in Bermuda
    •  Isle of Man won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[23]
  • July 18 – 30: 2013 Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem, Israel[24]
    • Host nation,  Israel, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • July 25 – August 4: World Games 2013 in Cali, Colombia
    •  Italy won the gold medal tally;  Russia won the overall medal tally.[25]
  • July 26 – August 4: 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria
    •  Russia won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[26]
  • July 28 – August 4: 2013 World Transplant Games in Durban, South Africa[27]
    • Link to results here.
  • August 1 – 10: 2013 World Police and Fire Games in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK[28]
    • The  United States won both the gold and overall medal tallies.[29]
  • August 3 – 11: 2013 World Masters Games in Turin, Italy
    • Link to results here.
  • September 2 – 12: 2013 Pacific Mini Games in Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
    •  Tahiti won the gold medal tally.  Papua New Guinea won the overall medal tally.
  • September 6 – 15: 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie in Nice
    • Host nation,  France, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • September 22 - October 1: 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games in Palembang
    • Host nation,  Indonesia, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • October 6 – 15: 2013 East Asian Games in Tianjin
    • Host nation,  China, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • October 18 – 26: SportAccord 2013 World Combat Games in Saint Petersburg
    • Host nation,  Russia, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • November 16 – 30: 2013 Bolivarian Games in Trujillo, Peru
    •  Colombia won the gold medal tally.  Venezuela won the overall medal tally.
  • December 11 – 21: 2013 Winter Universiade in Trentino, Italy
    •  Russia won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • December 11 – 22: 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Naypyidaw, Myanmar
    •  Thailand won both the gold and overall medal tallies.
  • December 12 – 18: 2013 SportAccord World Mind Games in Beijing[30]
    • Host nation,  China, won both the gold and overall medal tallies.

References[]

  1. ^ The season was originally scheduled to begin on 11 October 2012, but a lockout delayed the start of the season until 19 January.
  2. ^ "WWC2013 - Tough Game – Tougher Women. The official webpage of Womens american football world Championships 2013". 14 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Search". World Archery. Archived from the original on 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  4. ^ "Antalya 2013 Archery Medalists" (PDF).[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Antalya 2013 Archery Medal Tally" (PDF).[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Sassari 2013 Final Results" (PDF).
  7. ^ "IAAF: IAAF World Challenge Archive of Past Events". iaaf.org. Archived from the original on 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
  8. ^ "IAAF: IAAF World U18 Championships". iaaf.org.
  9. ^ "Domi-nation: DR runs table en route to title". World Baseball Classic. World Baseball Classic. 20 March 2013. Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  10. ^ "End of Eurocup Final: Bilbao 64–75 Lokomotiv". eurocupbasketball.com. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
  11. ^ "Louisville beats Michigan 82–76 to win NCAA men's basketball championship". FOXNEWS. 8 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
  12. ^ "UConn Tops Louisville for Eighth National Championship". uconnhuskies.com. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
  13. ^ "Spain overruns Denmark". IHF.info. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
  14. ^ "Wales thrash England to defend RBS 6 Nations crown in style" (Press release). Official RBS 6 Nations. 16 March 2013. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  15. ^ "Temuco excited to be new host for JWRT 2013" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 8 May 2013. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  16. ^ "Twice is nice". Australian Open Official site. Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  17. ^ "Score". Australian Open Official site. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
  18. ^ "Spain wins Hyundai Hopman Cup 2013". Hopman Cup Official site. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
  19. ^ "2013 Sop Oc - 2013 Sop Oc". www.2013sopoc.org. Archived from the original on 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  20. ^ "Annecy et son lac en Haute-Savoie - France". www.annecy2013.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-30. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  21. ^ "Medals". www.luxembourg2013.lu.
  22. ^ "2013 Mediterranean Games Medal Tally". Archived from the original on 2013-06-27. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
  23. ^ "Island Games Results Bermuda 2013 - Medal Table". www.natwestislandgames2013results.com.
  24. ^ "Maccabiah - 20th Maccabiah 2017". maccabiah.com.
  25. ^ "Info System: Medals / Medal Tally". worldgames2013.sportresult.com.
  26. ^ "Seeallsports.com". sofia2013.seeallsports.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-08-06.
  27. ^ "神算玄机-土豪神算玄机-香港神算玄机网-铁板神算玄机资料". www.wtg2013.com.
  28. ^ "WORLD POLICE FIRE GAMES". WORLD POLICE FIRE GAMES.
  29. ^ "FXをはじめてみた - Let's Begin 投資! FX太��の投資チャレンジ". www.2013wpfgfixturesandresults.com.
  30. ^ "Beijing 2013 World Mind Games Medal Tally". Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.

External links[]

Retrieved from ""