Rugby World Cup, Cricket World Cup, and Other Massive Sporting Events to Hit in October 2023

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Here is list of sports events happening in October 2023:


  • Rugby World Cup (September 8 – October 28, 2023) in France: This is the 10th Rugby World Cup, and the first to be held in France since 2007. Twenty teams will compete in the tournament, which will be played at nine stadiums across France. The final will be held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on October 28.
  • ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 (October 5 – November 19, 2023) in India: This is the 13th Cricket World Cup, and the sixth to be held in India. Ten teams will compete in the tournament, which will be played at 10 stadiums across India. The final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.
  • World Gymnastics Championships (September 30 – October 8, 2023) in Antwerp, Belgium: This is the 50th World Gymnastics Championships, and the first to be held in Belgium since 1950. Gymnasts from over 100 countries will compete in the tournament, which will include artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline gymnastics.
  • 2023 Ryder Cup (September 29 – October 1, 2023) in Rome, Italy: This is the 44th Ryder Cup, and the first to be held in Italy since 1993. Two teams of 12 golfers, representing the United States and Europe, will compete in the tournament, which will be played at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome.
  • US Grand Prix (October 20 – 22, 2023) in Austin, Texas: This is the 69th US Grand Prix, and the 11th to be held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Formula One drivers from all over the world will compete in the race, which is the 18th round of the 2023 Formula One World Championship.
  • 2023 World Series (October 27 – 31, 2023) in TBD location: This is the 120th World Series, and the championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB). Two teams, the American League champions and the National League champions, will compete in the best-of-seven series. The location of the World Series will be determined by the teams that make it to the final.

Other notable sports events in October 2023 include:

  • NFL London Game: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (October 1, 2023) at Wembley Stadium in London, England
  • Snooker Home Nations Series: 2023 English Open (October 2 – 8, 2023) in Brentwood, England
  • 2023 Horse of the Year Show (October 4 – 8, 2023) at Birmingham NEC in Birmingham, England
  • 2023 Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival (October 7 – 15, 2023) on the Isle of Wight, England
  • 2023 World Athletics Indoor Championships (October 18 – 21, 2023) in Nanjing, China
  • 2023 Saudi Games (October 21 – 30, 2023) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia