June 2016 in sports explained

See main article: 2016 in sports.

Events calendar

DateSportVenue/EventStatusWinner/s
1–5Artistic gymnastics 2016 European Women's Artistic Gymnastics ChampionshipsContinental
2Athletics Golden Gala (DL #5)International
2–5Darts 2016 PDC World Cup of DartsInternational (Phil Taylor & Adrian Lewis)
3–26Association football Copa América CentenarioContinental
3–10 JulyVolleyball 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand PrixInternational
4Horse racing 2016 Epsom DerbyInternational Harzand (Jockey: Pat Smullen)
4Triathlon 2016 ITU Duathlon World ChampionshipsInternationalMen: Richard Murray
Women: Emma Pallant
4–11Weightlifting 2016 Pan American Weightlifting ChampionshipsContinental
5Athletics British Grand Prix (DL #6)International
5Motorcycle racing 2016 Catalan motorcycle Grand PrixInternationalMotoGP: Valentino Rossi ( Movistar Yamaha MotoGP)
Moto2: Johann Zarco ( Ajo Motorsport)
Moto3: Jorge Navarro ( Estrella Galicia 0,0)
7–12Water polo 2016 FINA Women's Water Polo World League SuperfinalInternational United States
7–25Rugby union 2016 World Rugby U20 ChampionshipInternational
9Athletics Bislett Games (DL #7)International
9–12Golf 2016 KPMG Women's PGA ChampionshipInternational Brooke Henderson
9–12Golf Senior Players ChampionshipInternational Bernhard Langer
9–12Radio-controlled racing 2016 ROAR 1:8 Fuel Off-Road National ChampionshipDomestic Spencer Rivkin ( Team Associated)
10–16Paralympic athletics 2016 IPC Athletics European ChampionshipsContinental
10–17Field hockey 2016 Men's Hockey Champions TrophyInternational
10–10 JulyAssociation football UEFA Euro 2016Continental
11 2016 Belmont Stakes (US Triple Crown #3)Domestic Creator (Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.)
11Speedway 2016 FIM Grand Prix of DenmarkInternational Maciej Janowski
11–12Amateur wrestling 2016 Wrestling World Cup (Men's Freestyle)International
11–12Triathlon 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series #5InternationalMen: Alistair Brownlee
Women: Gwen Jorgensen
11–19Handball 2016 Pan American Men's Handball ChampionshipContinental
12Formula One 2016 Canadian Grand PrixInternational Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
13–19Shooting 2016 European Junior Shooting ChampionshipsContinental
14–18Horse racing Royal Ascot 2016International
16Athletics Stockholm Bauhaus Athletics (DL #8)International
16–19Golf 2016 U.S. OpenInternational
16–17 JulyVolleyball 2016 FIVB Volleyball World LeagueInternational
17–19Rhythmic gymnastics 2016 Rhythmic Gymnastics European ChampionshipsContinental
17–19Sport aerobics 2016 Aerobic Gymnastics World ChampionshipsInternational
18–19Rugby sevens 2016 Men's Olympic Qualification TournamentInternational
18–19Sportscar racing 2016 24 Hours of Le MansInternational Marc Lieb / Romain Dumas / Neel Jani (Porsche Team)
18–26Field hockey 2016 Women's Hockey Champions TrophyInternational
19Formula One 2016 European Grand PrixInternational Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
19–25Ultimate Frisbee 2016 World Ultimate and GUTS ChampionshipsInternational
20–25Fencing 2016 European Fencing ChampionshipsContinental
21–26Amateur wrestling 2016 European Junior Wrestling ChampionshipsContinentalMen's Freestyle:
Women's Freestyle:
Greco-Roman:
22–26Athletics 2016 African Championships in AthleticsContinental
22–3 JulyBasketball 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship
2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women
InternationalMen:
Women:
23Basketball 2016 NBA draftInternational
  1. 1 pick:
Ben Simmons to the Philadelphia 76ers from LSU
24–25Ice hockey 2016 NHL Entry DraftInternational
  1. 1 pick:
Auston Matthews to the Toronto Maple Leafs from ZSC Lions
24–26Canoe sprint 2016 Canoe Sprint European ChampionshipsContinental
22–24Radio-controlled racing 2016 JMRCA All-Japan 1:12 EP Racing ChampionshipDomestic Hayato Ishioka ( CRC)
25Speedway 2016 FIM Grand Prix of Czech RepublicInternational Jason Doyle
25–26Mountain bike racing 2016 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World ChampionshipsInternationalMen: Tiago Ferreira
Women: Jolanda Neff
25–26Rugby sevens 2016 Women's Olympic Qualification TournamentInternational
26Motorcycle racing 2016 Dutch TTInternationalMotoGP: Jack Miller ( Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS)
Moto2: Takaaki Nakagami ( Idemitsu Honda Team Asia)
Moto3: Francesco Bagnaia ( Aspar Mahindra Team MotoGP)
26–3 JulyBasketball 2016 FIBA European Championship for Small CountriesContinental
27–10 JulyTennis 2016 Wimbledon Championships (Grand Slam #3)InternationalMen: Andy Murray
Women: Serena Williams
28–3 JulyBasketball 2016 FIBA Women's European Championship for Small CountriesContinental
28–3 JulyMountain bike racing 2016 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships (XCO & XCE only)International
30–July 2Radio-controlled racing 2016 EFRA European 1:10 Electric Touring Car ChampionshipContinental ( Yokomo)
30–3 JulyGolf 2016 WGC-Bridgestone InvitationalInternational Dustin Johnson