York Minster seen over trees and rooftops from the city walls
York calendar

York: sport

Updated Nov 1, 2026

2 events

Festivals, sport & seasonal 2

Sport
Starts in 186 days

Dante Festival

York Racecourse, Knavesmire, Knavesmire

Sport
Starts in 284 days

Sky Bet Ebor Festival

York Racecourse, Knavesmire, Knavesmire

Sport in York at a glance

Our York calendar has 2 listings under sport: 2 with fixed dates. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

This is a short list so far. For more choice, see sport across the UK (11 listings) or everything on in York.

When they happen

The busiest months for sport here are May and August, counting each month an event runs in.

What our York guide says about those seasons:

Spring (March to May)
Good weather for the walls and the Museum Gardens, with fewer crowds than summer.
Summer (June to August)
Long days for walking the walls and the river. Book popular attractions and rooms ahead.

Where they happen

Other events in York

Sport elsewhere

Sport across the UK: 11 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

Plan the rest of your visit

We list big events to watch in person, not weekly league fixtures. For fixtures use the organizers' own pages: Premier League fixtures ↗ · EFL fixtures and results ↗ · The FA Cup ↗ · Six Nations rugby ↗.

Events change: check the organizer before you go. Dates and hours come from each organizer's own page, linked on every card.

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