Football
Legends Pamoja – Sports & Leisure Exchange Uganda Tour 2026
August 14–16, 2026
Kadiba & Wankulukuku, Kampala, Uganda
East Africa Legends Invitational Tournament — a pre-AFCON 2027 activation uniting Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania.
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Events that move Africa.
Tournaments, festivals, forums and community activations across the continent.
Period
Sport
Country
Football
Pre-Season Friendly Matches 2026 – Road to AFCON 2027
August 14–16, 2026
Kadiba & Wankulukuku, Kampala, Uganda
Premier East African pre-season tournament featuring top clubs from Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania ahead of AFCON 2027.
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Football
East Africa Beach Soccer Cup
March 14–17, 2026
Diani, Kenya
Coastal nations battle on the sand under Diani's iconic palms.
Festival
Mara Sports & Safari Festival
April 5–10, 2026
Maasai Mara, Kenya
A week of athletics, cultural showcases and migration safaris.
Conference
Africa Sports Business Forum
May 22–23, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
Federations, brands and investors shape the future of sports on the continent.
Football
Zanzibar Football Invitational
June 8–14, 2026
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Club football meets island hospitality in the spice archipelago.
Athletics
Kisumu Lake Marathon
July 19, 2026
Kisumu, Kenya
A scenic course along the shores of Lake Victoria.
Conference
Kigali Sports Tourism Summit
September 2–4, 2026
Kigali, Rwanda
Regional leaders convene to grow Rwanda's sports economy.