Discover a sporting nation where centuries-old traditions meet world-class events and iconic venues.
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Qatar National Sports Day
Celebrate an annual day dedicated to active living, wellbeing and community participation.
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Football: Qatar’s national sport
Experience Qatar's passion for football at world-class stadiums and sporting destinations.
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Love of traditional sport
Discover traditions shaped by centuries of falconry, camel racing and equestrian heritage.
Traditional sports
Explore heritage sports that have shaped Qatar's culture and identity for generations.
Major sports tournaments in Qatar
Experience world-renowned tournaments that have established Qatar as a global sporting destination.
Racing fuels energy and excitement
Experience world-class racing at Lusail, home to MotoGP™ and Formula 1® action.
A history of thrilling football events
Follow Qatar's remarkable football journey, from hosting regional tournaments to welcoming the world's biggest sporting events, including the unforgettable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Home of tennis greats since 1993
Experience world-class tennis in Doha, home to prestigious ATP and WTA tournaments that continue to attract the sport's biggest stars.
The Gulf’s first handball tournament
Discover a landmark moment in Qatar's sporting history, as the nation hosted the World Men's Handball Championship and secured its first-ever medal.
Qatar steps up to the global court
Experience Qatar's rise as a global basketball destination, culminating in the historic FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
Setting the stage for Olympic glory
Discover Qatar's Olympic ambition through landmark events and world-class sporting infrastructure.
Upcoming sporting events in Qatar
Experience the excitement of upcoming sporting events that bring fans closer to the action.
FIP World Cup Qatar 2026
FIP World Cup Qatar 2026 hosts 16 men's & 16 women's teams; 2-7 Nov 2026 world title event.
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MotoGP™ Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026
Experience high-speed MotoGP action in Qatar, where elite riders push limits on a world-class track.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™
The remarkable youth return to Qatar, marking the second of five annual editions through 2029.
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Formula 1 Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026
Feel the adrenaline as Formula 1 returns for the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar.
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Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final
Get ready to race on a course like no other! Embrace the cultural vibrance of Qatar as you race through one of the world’s premiere sport’s destinations.
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Doha Marathon by Ooredoo
The 15th edition will be the biggest yet, with over 20,000 attendees and activities for all.
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Samla International Race 2027
Push your limits at Samla International 2027 — 100 km, 4 disciplines, one unforgettable challenge!
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Ironman 70.3 Doha 2027
The world-class endurance challenge is coming to Doha: IRONMAN 70.3 Doha.
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Mar 2027
Look back on Qatar sporting history
Explore landmark sporting moments that helped shape Qatar's journey as a global sports destination.
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Asian Games
The Asian Games, first held in Qatar in 2006, will once again be hosted in Doha in November 2030.
2027
FIBA Basketball World Cup
The first FIBA Basketball World Cup in the Arab world will take place from 27 August to 12 September 2027 in Qatar.
2024
FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024™
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024™ showcased epic football action in Qatar, bringing together global champions in a thrilling knockout format.
2022
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Qatar was the first Middle Eastern and Arab country to host football's biggest sporting event.
2021
Qatar Grand Prix
The inaugural F1 racing event took place at the Lusail International Circuit.
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World Men’s Handball Championship
Held in Qatar for the first time, 15 January to 1 February.
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MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar
The inaugural MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar was first hosted in 2004.
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WTA Qatar Open
Qatar’s premier women's tennis tournament has been taking place in Doha since 2001.
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ATP Qatar Open
The ATP Qatar Open has been hosted in Doha since 1993.
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AFC Asian Cup
Qatar first hosted the tournament in 1988, followed by editions in 2011 and 2023.
Highlights from recent sporting events
Discover recent highlights from world-class sporting events hosted across Qatar's iconic venues.
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Things to know before travelling
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Visas
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Getting here
Planning your trip to Qatar? Check how to get here.
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Travel tips
Make the most of your visit with our handy travel guide.
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Getting around
From a dhow boat to our world-class metro, here’s how to easily explore Qatar.
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