Don't Miss Out! Dates and What's at Stake: The Most Important Sports Events in Argentina
27 August 2026
The sports calendar for the rest of 2026 brings together a series of outstanding local and international events that make Argentina an unmissable destination. It is the ideal opportunity to plan a trip that combines the excitement of major competitions with tours of extraordinary landscapes and a rich culinary scene.
Below is the complete guide with key dates and what is at stake for the most relevant sporting events between now and the end of the year.
September 2026
- Dorado Fishing Tournament (September 4 to 6): XXII International Catch-and-Release Dorado Fishing Tournament on Isla del Cerrito, Chaco. What's at stake: Cash prizes and boats in a traditional regional competition right next to El Impenetrable National Park.
- Rugby Championship - Los Pumas vs. Wallabies (September 5): Malvinas Argentinas Stadium, Mendoza. What's at stake: A key rematch for the Argentine national team against Australia in the Southern Hemisphere's top tournament.
- XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 (September 12 to 26): Santa Fe, Rosario, and Rafaela. What's at stake: Over 4,000 athletes from 15 countries competing in 43 Olympic and South American sports in a historic multi-sport event.
- Davis Cup - Argentina vs. Turkey (September 19 and 20): Ruca Che Stadium, Neuquén. What's at stake: World Group I tie, marking Patagonia's historic debut as a Davis Cup host venue.
- Buenos Aires International Marathon 42K (September 20): Palermo, CABA. What's at stake: A World Athletics Label race on a fast, highly attended circuit in Latin America.
- Polo Triple Crown - Hurlingham Open (September 22 to October 3): Hurlingham Club, Buenos Aires. What's at stake: The kickoff of the trilogy of tournaments featuring the highest handicap in the world.
October 2026
- Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana Semifinals (Mid to late October): Major stadiums across the country. What's at stake: Direct knock-out matches to decide the finalists for South America's premier club tournaments.
- XX World Absolute Basque Pelota Championship (October 15 to 25): Cenard, Buenos Aires. What's at stake: The return of the global tournament to the country where the International Basque Pelota Federation was founded in 1929.
- Marathon Canoeing World Championships (October 19 to 25): Gualeguaychú Waterfront, Entre Ríos. What's at stake: The first edition in history hosted in South America, held concurrently with the Pan American Championship.
- FIM Flat Track World Championship (October 24 and 25): Totoras, Santa Fe. What's at stake: The crowning round of the motorcycle championship, making its unprecedented debut outside Europe.
November 2026
- Superclásico - Boca Juniors vs. River Plate (November 1 - 5:00 PM): La Bombonera Stadium, CABA. What's at stake: Matchday 15 of the Liga Profesional Clausura Tournament, the biggest rivalry match in domestic football.
- CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana Finals (Late November): Neutral venues. What's at stake: Continental club titles and a direct berth in the FIFA Club World Cup.
- 133rd Argentine Polo Open in Palermo (November to December): Campo Argentino de Polo, CABA. What's at stake: The world's premier polo tournament, bringing together top players with 10-goal handicaps.
December 2026
- Liga Profesional Final & Trofeo de Campeones (Early December): Neutral venues. What's at stake: Deciding the champion of Argentine football and crowning the last trophy of the season.
- Turismo Carretera Season Finale (Mid-December): Racetrack TBD. What's at stake: Deciding the Copa de Oro in the country's most traditional motorsport category.