Industry Deadlines Loom Amid Major 2026 Global Sports Calendar Release

Global industry leaders are preparing for major 2026 milestones as upcoming calendars reveal critical dates for the FIFA World Cup, Winter Olympics, and prestigious award submissions.The Cannes Lions submission period begins January 15 following the implementation of new privacy standards, while the Milan Winter Olympics will feature NHL participation in February.These developments follow weather-related schedule adjustments at the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof and Swedish equestrian entries led by Erika Lickhammer-van Helmond for the FEI World Cup.