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March 2026 Sports Events ft. T20 World Cup Final, IPL, AFC Women’s Asian Cup, All England Open, FIDE Candidates and more

March 2026 Sports Events ft. T20 World Cup Final, IPL, AFC Women’s Asian Cup, All England Open, FIDE Candidates and more

CRICKET

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – India and Sri Lanka

March 1: Super 8s, Group 1 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi – 3 p.m.

March 1: Super 8s, Group 1 – India vs West Indies – Eden Gardens, Kolkata – 7 p.m.

March 4: Semifinal 1 – South Africa vs New Zealand – Eden Gardens, Kolkata – 7 p.m.

March 5: Semifinal 2 – India vs England – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – 7 p.m.

March 8: Final – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – 7 p.m.

India Women tour of Australia

March 1: 3rd ODI – Bellerive Oval, Hobart – 9:20 a.m.

March 6-10: One-off Test – W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth – 10:50 a.m.

Pakistan tour of Bangladesh

March 11: 1st ODI – Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka – 1:45 p.m.

March 13: 2nd ODI – Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka – 1:45 p.m.

March 15: 3rd ODI – Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka – 1:45 p.m.

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka tour of UAE

March 13: 1st T20I – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 8 p.m.

March 15: 2nd T20I – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 8 p.m.

March 17: 3rd T20I – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 8 p.m.

March 20: 1st ODI – Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 11:30 a.m.

March 22: 2nd ODI – Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 11:30 a.m.

March 25: 3rd ODI – Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 11:30 a.m.

South Africa tour of New Zealand

March 15: 1st T20I – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui – 7:15 a.m.

March 17: 2nd T20I – Seddon Park, Hamilton – 7:15 a.m.

March 20: 3rd T20I – Eden Park, Auckland – 7:15 a.m.

March 22: 4th T20I – Sky Stadium, Wellington – 7:15 a.m.

March 25: 5th T20I – Hagley Oval, Christchurch – 7:15 a.m.

Indian Premier League (IPL)

March 28 – May 31

HOCKEY

FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifiers – Hyderabad

March 8: Pool B – India vs Uruguay – 7:30 p.m.

March 9: Pool B – India vs Scotland – 7:30 p.m.

March 11: Pool B – India vs Wales – 7:30 p.m.

March 13: Semifinal 1 – 5:15 p.m.

March 13: Semifinal 2 – 7:30 p.m.

March 14: 3rd place play-off – 5:15 p.m.

March 14: Final – 7:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL

Indian Super League

February 14 – May 11

Indian Football League

February 27 – April 19

AFC Women’s Asian Cup – Australia

March 1-21

Premier League (select fixtures)

March 1: Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur – 7:30 p.m.

March 1: Manchester United vs Crystal Palace – 7:30 p.m.

March 1: Arsenal vs Chelsea – 10 p.m.

March 4: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool – 1:45 a.m.

March 5: Aston Villa vs Chelsea – 1 a.m.

March 5: Brighton vs Arsenal – 1 a.m.

March 5: Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest – 1 a.m.

March 5: Newcastle United vs Manchester United – 1:45 a.m.

March 6: Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace – 1:30 a.m.

March 14: Arsenal vs Everton – 11 p.m.

March 14: Chelsea vs Newcastle United – 11 p.m.

March 15: West Ham United vs Manchester United – 1:30 a.m.

March 15: Manchester United vs Aston Villa – 7:30 p.m.

March 15: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur – 10 p.m.

March 21: Bournemouth vs Manchester United – 1:30 a.m.

March 21: Brighton vs Liverpool – 6 p.m.

March 21: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – 8:30 p.m.

March 21: Everton vs Chelsea – 11 p.m.

March 22: Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest – 7:45 p.m.

FA Cup – 5th Round (select fixtures)

March 7: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool – 1:30 a.m.

March 7: Mansfield vs Arsenal – 5:45 p.m.

March 7: Wrexham vs Chelsea – 11:15 p.m.

March 8: Newcastle United vs Manchester City – 1:30 a.m.

Carabao Cup

March 22: Final – Arsenal vs Manchester City – 10 p.m.

La Liga (select fixtures)

March 3: Real Madrid vs Getafe – 1:30 a.m.

March 7: Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid – 1:30 a.m.

March 8: Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona – 1:30 a.m.

March 15: Real Madrid vs Elche – 1:30 a.m.

March 15: Barcelona vs Sevilla – 8:45 p.m.

March 22: Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano – 6:30 p.m.

March 23: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid – 1:30 a.m.

Copa del Rey

March 4: Semifinal, 2nd leg – Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – 1:30 a.m.

March 5: Semifinal, 2nd leg – Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao – 1:30 a.m.

Bundesliga (select fixtures)

March 7: Bayern Munich vs Borussia Moenchengladbach – 1 a.m.

March 14: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich – 8 p.m.

March 21: Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin – 8 p.m.

Serie A (select fixtures)

March 1: Inter Milan vs Genoa – 1:15 a.m.

March 1: Cremonese vs AC Milan – 5 p.m.

March 7: Napoli vs Torino – 1:15 a.m.

March 9: AC Milan vs Inter Milan – 1:15 a.m.

March 14: Inter Milan vs Atalanta – 7:30 p.m.

March 14: Napoli vs Lecce – 10:30 p.m.

March 16: Lazio vs AC Milan – 1:15 a.m.

March 20: Cagliari vs Napoli – 11 p.m.

March 21: AC Milan vs Torino – 10:30 p.m.

March 23: Fiorentina vs Inter Milan – 1:15 a.m.

Coppa Italia

March 4: Semifinal, 1st leg – Como vs Inter Milan – 1:30 a.m.

March 5: Semifinal, 1st leg – Lazio vs Atalanta – 1:30 a.m.

Ligue 1 (select fixtures)

March 7: PSG vs Monaco – 1:15 a.m.

March 22: Nice vs PSG – 9:30 p.m.

UEFA Champions League – Round of 16

March 10: Galatasaray vs Liverpool – 11:15 p.m.

March 11: Atalanta vs Bayern Munich – 1:30 a.m.

March 11: Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur – 1:30 a.m.

March 11: Newcastle United vs Barcelona – 1:30 a.m.

March 11: Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal – 11:15 p.m.

March 12: Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP – 1:30 a.m.

March 12: PSG vs Chelsea – 1:30 a.m.

March 12: Real Madrid vs Manchester City – 1:30 a.m.

March 17: Sporting CP vs Bodo/Glimt – 11:15 p.m.

March 18: Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen – 1:30 a.m.

March 18: Chelsea vs PSG – 1:30 a.m.

March 18: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – 1:30 a.m.

March 18: Barcelona vs Newcastle United – 11:15 p.m.

March 19: Bayern Munich vs Atalanta – 1:30 a.m.

March 19: Liverpool vs Galatasaray – 1:30 a.m.

March 19: Tottenham Hotspur vs Atletico Madrid – 1:30 a.m.

World Cup Qualifiers (UEFA)

March 26: Playoff Semifinals – Turkiye vs Romania – 10:30 p.m.

March 27: Playoff Semifinals – Czechia vs Ireland – 1:15 a.m.

March 27: Playoff Semifinals – Denmark vs North Macedonia – 1:15 a.m.

March 27: Playoff Semifinals – Italy vs Northern Ireland – 1:15 a.m.

March 27: Playoff Semifinals – Poland vs Albania – 1:15 a.m.

March 27: Playoff Semifinals – Slovakia vs Kosovo – 1:15 a.m.

March 27: Playoff Semifinals- Ukraine vs Sweden – 1:15 a.m.

March 27: Playoff Semifinals – Wales vs Bosnia & Herzegovina – 1:15 a.m.

April 1: Playoff Final – Czechia/Ireland vs Denmark/North Macedonia – 12:15 a.m.

April 1: Playoff Final – Slovakia/Kosova vs Turkiye/Romania – 12:15 a.m.

April 1: Playoff Final – Ukraine/Sweden vs Poland/Albania – 12:15 a.m.

April 1: Playoff Final – Wales/Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Italy/Northern Ireland – 12:15 a.m.

World Cup Qualifiers (Inter-confederation)

March 27: Semifinal – New Caledonia vs Jamaica – 12:30 a.m.

March 27: Semifinal – Bolivia vs Suriname – 4:30 a.m.

March 31: Final – DR Congo vs New Caledonia/Jamaica – 11:30 p.m.

March 31: Final – Iraq vs Bolivia/Suriname – 11:30 p.m.

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers (Round 6)

March 31: India vs Hong Kong – 3:30 p.m.

TENNIS

February 23 – March 1: ATP 250 Santiago

February 23 – March 1: ATP Pune Challenger (CH 75)

February 23 – March 1: WTA 500 Merida

February 23 – March 1: WTA 250 Austin

March 4-15: Indian Wells Masters (ATP & WTA 1000)

March 17-29: Miami Open (WTA 1000)

March 18-29: Miami Open (ATP 1000)

March 30 – April 5: Charleston Open (WTA 500)

March 30 – April 5: ATP 250 Houston

March 30 – April 5: ATP 250 Marrakech

March 30 – April 5: ATP 500 Bucharest

March 30 – April 5: WTA 250 Bogota

SHOOTING

March 25 – April 3: ISSF World Cup Shotgun – Tangier, Morocco

BADMINTON

February 24 – March 1: German Open (BWF World Tour Super 300) – Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany

March 3-8: All England Open (BWF World Tour Super 1000) – Birmingham, England

March 10-15: Swiss Open (BWF World Tour Super 300) – Basel, Switzerland

March 10-15: China Masters (BWF Tour Super 100) – Ruichang, China

March 17-22: Orleans Masters (BWF World Tour Super 300) – Orleans, France

ATHLETICS

March 7-8: 5th Indian Open Throws Competition – Patiala

March 14-15: 5th Indian Open Jumps Competition – ABG Foundation, Bengaluru

March 15: Asian Race Walking Championships – Nomi, Japan

March 20-22: World Athletics Indoor Championships – Torun, Poland

March 21: 7th Indian Open 400m Meet (All categories) – LNCPE, Trivandrum

March 24-25: 1st National Indoor Athletics Championships – Bhubaneswar

March 28: 3rd National Open Relay Competitions – Chandigarh

CHESS

February 24 – March 6: Prague Masters

February 25 – March 1: Saint Louis Masters

March 28 – April 16: FIDE Candidates – Paphos, Cyprus

FORMULA ONE

March 6-8: Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne

March 13-15: Chinese Grand Prix – Shanghai

March 27-29: Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka

MOTOGP

February 27-March 1: Thailand Grand Prix – Buriram

March 20-22: Brazilian Grand Prix – Goiânia

March 27-29: US Grand Prix – Austin

BOXING

March 28 – April 11: Asian Boxing Championships – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

BASKETBALL

October 21, 2025 – April 12, 2026: NBA Regular Season

TABLE TENNIS

March 10-15: WTT Champions Chongqing

March 14-21: 87th Senior National & Inter-State Table Tennis Championships – Indore, Madhya Pradesh

March 24-29: WTT Contender Tunis

March 30 – April 5: ITTF Men’s & Women’s World Cups – Macao, China

SQUASH

March 18-22: JSW Indian Open – Mumbai

CYCLING

March 6-8: UCI Track World Cup – Perth, Australia

March 25-31: Asian Track Cycling Championships – Tagaytay, Philippines

Note: All timings are in IST (Indian Standard Time).

Published on Mar 02, 2026

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Athletes who win international medals often have elaborate showcases at home to safely display their silverware. P.R. Sreejesh is no exception.

At his residence in Kizhakkambalam, a farming village near Kochi, a rummage through cluttered showcases might uncover a Khel Ratna, an Arjuna Award, or even a Padma Award — but not the Olympic medals from the Tokyo and Paris Summer Games. 

They’re hidden in plain sight, right in the middle of the living room, casually placed on top of the coffee table. The only thing keeping them from being mistaken for coasters is the multi-coloured ribbons attached to them.

“My medals are always on the teapoy. A lot of people come here who want to see and touch them. We don’t have the right to shove them away in a showcase and say they can’t be touched,” the two-time Olympic bronze medallist told Sportstar.

“So, they’re right here. When a child comes and holds these medals, they should feel inspired to earn one of their own.

“When we go to temples, praying to an idol feels like a big deal — a marvel, a miracle. But these medals aren’t like that. They’re real. People touching them should realise that this is something they can work toward and achieve.”

Sreejesh is pragmatic. He knows effecting sweeping changes are easier said than done, but believes that even one life touched is good enough.

“Out of 100 people who touch the medals, if even one feels a strong desire, that’s all we need. We won’t be able to change an entire generation, but if we can inspire one person out of 100, that’s job done,” he remarked with quiet pride.

You can read the full story here: The P.R. Sreejesh interview: Miracle man of Kizhakkambalam

Published on May 08, 2026

#P.R #Sreejesh #OIympic #medals #hold #teapoy #home">Why P.R. Sreejesh keeps his OIympic medals out for anyone to hold on the teapoy at home  Athletes who win international medals often have elaborate showcases at home to safely display their silverware. P.R. Sreejesh is no exception.At his residence in Kizhakkambalam, a farming village near Kochi, a rummage through cluttered showcases might uncover a Khel Ratna, an Arjuna Award, or even a Padma Award — but not the Olympic medals from the Tokyo and Paris Summer Games. They’re hidden in plain sight, right in the middle of the living room, casually placed on top of the coffee table. The only thing keeping them from being mistaken for coasters is the multi-coloured ribbons attached to them.“My medals are always on the teapoy. A lot of people come here who want to see and touch them. We don’t have the right to shove them away in a showcase and say they can’t be touched,” the two-time Olympic bronze medallist told        Sportstar.“So, they’re right here. When a child comes and holds these medals, they should feel inspired to earn one of their own.“When we go to temples, praying to an idol feels like a big deal — a marvel, a miracle. But these medals aren’t like that. They’re real. People touching them should realise that this is something they can work toward and achieve.”Sreejesh is pragmatic. He knows effecting sweeping changes are easier said than done, but believes that even one life touched is good enough.“Out of 100 people who touch the medals, if even one feels a strong desire, that’s all we need. We won’t be able to change an entire generation, but if we can inspire one person out of 100, that’s job done,” he remarked with quiet pride.You can read the full story here:        The P.R. Sreejesh interview: Miracle man of KizhakkambalamPublished on May 08, 2026  #P.R #Sreejesh #OIympic #medals #hold #teapoy #home

The P.R. Sreejesh interview: Miracle man of Kizhakkambalam

Published on May 08, 2026

#P.R #Sreejesh #OIympic #medals #hold #teapoy #home">Why P.R. Sreejesh keeps his OIympic medals out for anyone to hold on the teapoy at home

Athletes who win international medals often have elaborate showcases at home to safely display their silverware. P.R. Sreejesh is no exception.

At his residence in Kizhakkambalam, a farming village near Kochi, a rummage through cluttered showcases might uncover a Khel Ratna, an Arjuna Award, or even a Padma Award — but not the Olympic medals from the Tokyo and Paris Summer Games. 

They’re hidden in plain sight, right in the middle of the living room, casually placed on top of the coffee table. The only thing keeping them from being mistaken for coasters is the multi-coloured ribbons attached to them.

“My medals are always on the teapoy. A lot of people come here who want to see and touch them. We don’t have the right to shove them away in a showcase and say they can’t be touched,” the two-time Olympic bronze medallist told Sportstar.

“So, they’re right here. When a child comes and holds these medals, they should feel inspired to earn one of their own.

“When we go to temples, praying to an idol feels like a big deal — a marvel, a miracle. But these medals aren’t like that. They’re real. People touching them should realise that this is something they can work toward and achieve.”

Sreejesh is pragmatic. He knows effecting sweeping changes are easier said than done, but believes that even one life touched is good enough.

“Out of 100 people who touch the medals, if even one feels a strong desire, that’s all we need. We won’t be able to change an entire generation, but if we can inspire one person out of 100, that’s job done,” he remarked with quiet pride.

You can read the full story here: The P.R. Sreejesh interview: Miracle man of Kizhakkambalam

Published on May 08, 2026

#P.R #Sreejesh #OIympic #medals #hold #teapoy #home
Deadspin | Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires  Jan 1, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) stands on the sidelines against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images   Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career.  “Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold,” Heinicke wrote Thursday on Instagram. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would’ve been able to live this life … Excited for this next chapter of my life.”  Heinicke, 33, made his last NFL appearance in 2024 with the Los Angeles Chargers, who released him just ahead of the 2025 season.  He went 7-8 as the starter for the Washington Football Team in 2021 and 5-3-1 with the rebranded Commanders in 2022. He also appeared in games for the Houston Texans (2017), Carolina Panthers (2018), Atlanta Falcons (2023) and Chargers.   Heinicke starred in college at the FCS level at Old Dominion, where he won the Walter Payton Award and was named the FCS Player of the Year in 2012.  Undrafted in 2015, he compiled a 13-15-1 record as an NFL starter while completing 62.5% of his passes for 6,663 yards with 39 touchdowns and 28 interceptions in 42 games (29 starts).  Following an injury to starter Alex Smith, Heinicke served as an emergency starter for Washington’s wild-card playoff game against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 9, 2021. He completed 26 of 44 passes for 306 yards with one TD and one interception and also rushed for a score in a 31-23 loss played in an empty stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Commanders #Taylor #Heinicke #retiresJan 1, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) stands on the sidelines against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career.

“Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold,” Heinicke wrote Thursday on Instagram. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would’ve been able to live this life … Excited for this next chapter of my life.”

Heinicke, 33, made his last NFL appearance in 2024 with the Los Angeles Chargers, who released him just ahead of the 2025 season.


He went 7-8 as the starter for the Washington Football Team in 2021 and 5-3-1 with the rebranded Commanders in 2022. He also appeared in games for the Houston Texans (2017), Carolina Panthers (2018), Atlanta Falcons (2023) and Chargers.

Heinicke starred in college at the FCS level at Old Dominion, where he won the Walter Payton Award and was named the FCS Player of the Year in 2012.

Undrafted in 2015, he compiled a 13-15-1 record as an NFL starter while completing 62.5% of his passes for 6,663 yards with 39 touchdowns and 28 interceptions in 42 games (29 starts).

Following an injury to starter Alex Smith, Heinicke served as an emergency starter for Washington’s wild-card playoff game against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 9, 2021. He completed 26 of 44 passes for 306 yards with one TD and one interception and also rushed for a score in a 31-23 loss played in an empty stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Commanders #Taylor #Heinicke #retires">Deadspin | Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires  Jan 1, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) stands on the sidelines against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images   Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career.  “Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold,” Heinicke wrote Thursday on Instagram. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would’ve been able to live this life … Excited for this next chapter of my life.”  Heinicke, 33, made his last NFL appearance in 2024 with the Los Angeles Chargers, who released him just ahead of the 2025 season.  He went 7-8 as the starter for the Washington Football Team in 2021 and 5-3-1 with the rebranded Commanders in 2022. He also appeared in games for the Houston Texans (2017), Carolina Panthers (2018), Atlanta Falcons (2023) and Chargers.   Heinicke starred in college at the FCS level at Old Dominion, where he won the Walter Payton Award and was named the FCS Player of the Year in 2012.  Undrafted in 2015, he compiled a 13-15-1 record as an NFL starter while completing 62.5% of his passes for 6,663 yards with 39 touchdowns and 28 interceptions in 42 games (29 starts).  Following an injury to starter Alex Smith, Heinicke served as an emergency starter for Washington’s wild-card playoff game against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 9, 2021. He completed 26 of 44 passes for 306 yards with one TD and one interception and also rushed for a score in a 31-23 loss played in an empty stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Commanders #Taylor #Heinicke #retires

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