The excitement of the biggest soccer event, the FIFA World Cup, brings the year to a close. All eyes are on the biggest upcoming sporting events in 2023. No doubt, international sporting events have always encouraged cordial relationships across the nations of the world. This is evident as the world converges for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Meanwhile, in 2023, we will have top championships and tournaments that will give both sports lovers and non-sports fans unique experiences. Are you looking for where to visit next for great sporting events? This blog post will discuss five must-see events you should make room for in your plan for the year 2023.

1. Horse Racing

Horse racing is considered an elite sport. This sports event is filled with glamour, luxury, and high fashion. Horse racing events are considered a spectacle and are adored by many people around the world. Even if you are a newbie in the world of horse racing, you can easily access valuable information online and get to know the jockeys and horses, and even read a Taunton track overview, along with many other famous racecourses. Additionally, you can see the schedule and events for the 2023 season and start following it from the beginning and enjoy this elite and exciting sport.

2. FIBA Basketball World Cup

The FIBA Basketball World Cup is one of the top sports events in 2023. This event is the biggest in the world of basketball, and it is set to bring about 32 teams. This edition of the FIBA World Cup will take place in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan between August 25th and September 10th, 2023. However, Indonesia, despite being one of the hosts, failed to qualify for the event.

Spain won the last edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2019 after defeating the Argentina team in the final. Additionally, the teams that placed first and second, respectively, representing Europe and the Americas in the World Cup will be qualified for the 2024 Olympics basketball events. Likewise, the top teams representing Asia, Africa, and Oceania will qualify. The host country, France, also earned automatic qualification.

This tournament is the second hosted by Asia in succession after the 2019 edition in China. The finals will be in Manila, Philippines, on September 10th, 2023.

3. Australian Open

The Australian Open is another sports event you must see in 2023, especially if you love lawn tennis. This annual tennis tournament venue is Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. The tournament has men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. It also features a junior championship, legends, wheelchair, and exhibition events.

Meanwhile, the 2023 edition of the Australian Open starts on Monday, January 16th, and ends with the men's final event on Sunday, January 29th, 2023. Rafa Nadal and Naomi Osaka are the defending champions in men's and women's singles, respectively. Further, this Grand Slam event lasts for two weeks, and it is the first of the four tennis Grand Slam tournaments, which include the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

4. Tour de France

Another top sports event for 2023 is the Tour de France, also known as Le Tour. Le Tour is the leading bike race in the world, which features cycling endurance events and the toughest riders' battles in different terrains. Meanwhile, the Tour de France typically lasts three weeks and has 21 individual stages.

However, the 2023 edition of the Tour de France will start in Bilbao, Spain, on the 1st of July and ends on the 23rd of July, 2023. It will be the 110th edition, and the 182 km tour is hilly and features about 3000 meters of climbing. To obtain the leader's yellow jersey, a rider must win the opening stages. Jonas Vingegaard, a 22-year-old member of the Jumbo-Visma team, won the 2022 edition of the Tour de France.

5. World Aquatics Championship

The 2023 World Aquatic Championship is another upcoming sports event. Meanwhile, 2000+ athletes and 190+ countries usually converge for this championship. It features swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, open-water swimming, diving, and high diving. Likewise, the event takes place every two years, but the 2019 edition was delayed until 2022 and hosted in Budapest.

However, Fukuoka, Japan, will host the 2023 edition between 14 July and 30 July. Meanwhile, Fukuoka was the initial host of the 2019 edition, which COVID-19 restrictions delayed. The World Aquatic Championship will now be held annually until 2025, with Qatar and Russia hosting in 2024 and 2025, respectively. This event is your best bet if you love swimming.

Conclusion

Sports have always been one of the leading forces promoting global peace. Meanwhile, some eye-catching sports events are coming up in 2023. These events are exciting even if you're not a sports fan. Horse racing, basketball, aquatic sports, tennis, and cycling all have significant events scheduled for 2023.