Major sporting events around the world are often taken into consideration by some people when they contemplate where to travel on their holidays.
2022 is set to be a big year of sport, as there are some huge events taking place.
Here is a lot at the pick of those and where they are taking place so you can plan your travel arrangements if they interest you.
2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
The FIFA World Cup in soccer takes place every four years in the sport, making it a very special tournament.
Qatar will play host this year and for the first time, it will take place in winter due to the country’s hot climate.
32 countries will begin the campaign for the trophy in late November and the final two teams will face each other on December 18, competing for the biggest prize in international soccer.
United States, Mexico, Canada and England have all qualified for the tournament and will be hoping to claim victory this year.
As of May 27, Brazil are the 5/1 favorites in the latest football betting odds to lift the trophy. These odds reaffirm their status, as they are widely considered one of the best teams in world football.
With fans from all 32 countries traveling to Qatar, there is sure to be a great atmosphere in the country.
If you are lucky to enough to secure a ticket for one of the matches, you will see the finest players in the world in action.
Breeders’ Cup World Championship – Keeneland
The Breeders’ Cup is the world championship meeting in horse racing. It attracts the best horses and jockeys from around the world.
This year’s meeting is set to take place at Keeneland, which is a racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky.
The two-day meeting takes place November 4-5, with the feature race being the Breeders’ Cup Classic, scheduled for the second of the two days.
If you want to celebrate in style at the meeting, you can book various hospitality packages with the racecourse. These include private boxes, seats in the restaurant at the track or premium seats so you have the best view of the finish line.
Race day is often an occasion for getting dressed up so you may wish to read up on fashion tips before your visit.
While you are in Kentucky, you can check out one of the many national parks in the state, including Mammoth Cave, which is one of the great attractions in the United States.
T20 World Cup – Australia
Cricket fans will be fully aware that the T20 World Cup begins in October in Australia. This may be the perfect time to take a trip to the country in Oceania.
T20 cricket is the newest format of the sport and many find it is the most exciting. Unlike some Test matches, which take five days to complete, matches generally last around three hours. They are full of entertainment.
Hosts Australia are the defending champions, but they can expect to face a strong challenge for the trophy from England and India.
Given the size of Australia, it is important to carefully plan a trip of this size to ensure you can enjoy some of the great sites of the southern hemisphere country.
Open Championship – St Andrews, Scotland
The Open Championship in golf is the oldest Major Championship in the sport. This year’s tournament will take place at the historic Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland.
Many consider this to be the home of golf.
This year’s tournament is played July 14-17, so you can pick the day which suits you. If you want to see who lifts the Claret Jug, the final day will interest you the most.
All the leading players on the PGA Tour will feature, including Scottie Scheffler who is number one in the world rankings.
Scotland is a great country to visit for food, whether it is main dishes or snacks. You can also jump on a train if you want to see other parts of Great Britain, including England.
A train journey down to London takes just over four hours, so the capital is easily accessible.
If you are attending the golf at St Andrews this July, remember to wrap up warm. It can be quite cold on the links course which is right next to the North Sea.
Have a great time if you are lucky enough to be heading into one of the above four events. It will be sure to be a trip you will remember.