On December 9, 2025, China Media Group (CMG) unveiled its 2026 sports broadcast lineup, promising an action-packed year for fans across the globe. With 43 Golden Events at the heart of its schedule, CMG is set to bring the best of winter sports, football, basketball, tennis and more to audiences in the coming year.
Headlining the roster are the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, marking two major highlights in CMG’s most ambitious sports programming to date. Beyond these global milestones, viewers can look forward to year-round coverage of top-tier leagues and tournaments, including European football, the Chinese Super League, the NBA, the CBA and all four Grand Slams of tennis.
In addition to live broadcasts, CMG plans to roll out original productions and new signature events such as CMG Sports Prime and the CMG Football Super Cup. These initiatives aim to promote public fitness and celebrate the spirit of competition, connecting athletes and fans through compelling storytelling and interactive experiences.
Leading figures in the sports world have welcomed CMG’s plans. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Olympic Council of Asia deputy director general Vinod Kumar Tiwari and International Table Tennis Federation president Sebastian Coe all shared video messages praising the partnership and expressing optimism for sustainable collaboration in 2026.
With this dynamic lineup, CMG is poised to elevate sports coverage and engage a new generation of global fans. Whether you’re a winter sports enthusiast, a football devotee or a tennis aficionado, CMG’s 2026 schedule promises something for everyone.
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CMG releases coverage of domestic, international sports events in 2026
cgtn.com
