Thursday, June 25, 2026

Sports Are Back

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The NWSL kicks off tomorrow as the first U.S. team-based sport back in action with the Challenge Cup in Utah. The month-long tournament will feature eight of the league’s teams as the Orlando Pride had to drop out due to several players testing positive for the coronavirus.

NASCAR, PBR, the PGA Tour, and UFC have all been back in action, as well as the English, German, and Spanish top-tier soccer leagues.

With MLB announcing its return this week, the NHL is the final major U.S. league to still need to set a date on their return. NHL teams will start training camp on July 10.

Calendar: 

July 5: Formula One restarts

July 8: MLS is Back Tournament starts

July 10: NHL training camps open

July 23-34: MLB Opening Day

July 24: WNBA projected to start regular season

July 25: PLL begins its Championship Series tournament

July 30: NBA projected to restart

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