August 2026 Sports Preview
The amount of major sports competition that took place in July was jaw dropping. Luckily, for punters, August is just as bumper packed with sporting events. If you read betandwin’s July Sport Preview, then you would already know about all the international competitions that took place. These include the FIFA Football World Cup, Springbok fixtures and the Tour de France.
Overall, the South African sports calendar for August starts off slow but gradually gains momentum as the month progresses. So, whether you are into Moto GP, Rugby, Football, Golf, Cycling or Athletics, our August 2026 Sports Preview has you covered. Below is a list of the biggest sport competitions that will be coming to your screens in August.
WAFCON
After being moved from its original starting date in March earlier this year, the 2026 WAFCON finally got underway. In total, the competition features 16 countries in Africa, including Banyana Banyana, who are in Group B alongside Tanzania, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast. This year, Morocco is the host nation. Initially, each team will play one match against each team in their group in the first-round matches.
Following that, the Quarter Finals take place on the 8th and 9th of August.
Next, the Semi Finals follow on the 12th and 13th of August.
Finally, the Final match is on the 16th of August.
So, can the South African women replicate their performance from 2022, when they lifted the WAFCON trophy? Notably, the WAFCON offers many different betting markets, including outright winner and First to Score.
British Moto GP
Good news for petrol heads: August will feature two races on the Moto GP calendar. Meanwhile, the title race between the top five riders could not be closer, with only a few points separating the racers. Currently, Spaniard J Martin, riding for Aprilia, is in the number one spot on the table with 208 points (1 win and 5 podium spots), just ahead of Japanese rider A Ogura with 196 points. However, Marc Márquez is in third spot, although he has won three races.
First, the British GP is on the 9th of August at 14:00, taking place at the iconic Silverstone Circuit.
Later in the month, the Aragon GP takes place on the 30th of August at the Ciudad del Motor de Aragón race Circuit. Similarly, betting markets on the Moto GP resemble those of Formula 1, so betting on who will do the fastest round could be interesting, given which riders are performing best this season.
Tour de France Femmes
Following Tadej Pogačar’s sensational win in July, the Tour de France Femmes is the next major cycling race on the calendar. Notably, the Slovenian secured a fifth Tour de France title while also breaking several long-standing records.
The Sports Preview August 2026 now turns to the women’s Tour de France, which runs from 1 to 9 August. However, the Tour de France Femmes follows a shorter route than the men’s race, covering 1,174 km. Specifically, the route starts in Switzerland and finishes in Nice. In total, the competition consists of nine stages without a rest day.
Meanwhile, Tour de France Femmes betting markets include Rider to Win a Stage and Winner of the Young Rider Classification.This is definitely one of the top sports events to follow in August 2026.
Springbok 2026 Fixtures in August
For rugby supporters, the upcoming Greatest Rivalry Tour is something many have been dreaming of. After all, the last time the two teams played in a tour was in 1996, when New Zealand subsequently won 2 out of the 3 matches. This time, the Greatest Rivalry Tour features four test matches taking place over the course of August and September. Notably, three of those matches will be played in Mzansi, while the fourth test will be played at the M&T Bank Stadium in America.
Before that, the Springboks will travel to Argentina to play a match against the Pumas in preparation for the tour. This match is on the 8th of August at the Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires, with kickoff at 21:00. Meanwhile, the All Blacks will complete their own preparation matches against provincial teams in the run-up to the test matches against the Springboks.
The two matches taking place in August are on the 22nd at Ellis Park, and then the second is on the 29th at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Overall, our Sports Preview August 2026 highlights several betting markets for these matches, which bookmakers will make available closer to the match dates.
Currie Cup
Meanwhile, the Currie Cup, one of the oldest rugby competitions in the world, is already in full swing after the competition kicked off in July. The Currie Cup 2026 tournament features 8 provincial teams, including the Bulls, Lions, Stormers, Boland, Griquas, Cheetahs, Sharks and Pumas. Overall, the competition is relatively short, made up of 7 match days, which conclude on the 31st of August. Ultimately, the top four teams go on to play in the semi-finals, after which the winning teams play in the final.
Betway Premier League
Meanwhile, the 2025/2026 season of the Betway Premier League, also known as the Premier Soccer League, was one for the history books. This is especially true for Orlando Pirates, who won the title, thereby ending Mamelodi Sundowns’ reign in the league. In total, the league features 20 clubs from around South Africa. Notably, Kruger United and F.C Milford F.C are the newly promoted clubs for the 2026/2027 season.
So, can Sundowns regain control, or will Pirates dominate the season? Either way, the first week’s matches kicked off on the 1st of August, with matches taking place every weekend in August. For more details have a look at our betway premiership article.
MTN8 Tournament
Similarly, the MTN8 in 2026 is a competition that features the top 8 teams in the PSL. Since Pirates won the title last year, they consequently earned their fourth consecutive title. Meanwhile, the quarter finals of the tournament take place on the 8th and 9th of August.
European Athletics Championship
Meanwhile, the European Athletics Championship is a biennial competition, with Birmingham serving as this year’s host city. Altogether, the Championship sees all the EU countries taking part in the event. The Championship takes place from the 10th to the 16th of August.
English Premier League 2026/27
Firstly, a top contenter in the August 2026 sporting events is the English Premier League which is back in action after a few months’ break during the summer months in Europe. The league consists of 20 professional clubs in England. It is, in fact, the most popular football league in the world. Altogether, all of the teams play a total of 38 matches over the course of 9 months. Ultimately, the team with the most points at the end of the competition wins. The league kicks off on the 21st of August.
Additionally, every year three new teams replace the three worst performing teams. Consequently, Burnley, Wolverhampton and West Ham United were all relegated. And, in turn, replaced by Ipswich Town, Coventry City and Hull City.
Therefore, the EPL is the perfect tournament to place early outright winner bets. Furthermore, certain bookies also offer live betting on the matches. Overall, it is also a great way to track a team’s performance, giving bettors better insight before placing bets. Some safe betting options are online sites such as Lucky Fish, they offer a Jackpot Kick-Off Promo which is worth exploring as well as a Sign-Up bonus.
La Vuelta
The La Vuelta is Spain’s answer to the Tour de France. In total, the race has 21 stages with a combined distance of 3275km. The race starts in Monaco and takes riders through the Andorra Mountains, after which it finishes in Granada. Overall, the race starts on the 22nd of August and finishes on the 13th of September. Shop around for the best markets and odds at sites such as Virgin Bets, PantherBet, Jaula Bets or 10bet, you may even find a promotion or two worth exploring.
Dutch Grand Prix
Meanwhile, the 2026 Formula 1 season has been one for the record books, as 19-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli continues to dominate the racetrack. Indeed, the Mercedes driver already has six victories to his name this season, with more potentially to follow. Next up in our Sports Preview August 2026 is the Dutch Grand Prix, which takes place on 23 August.
So, can Max Verstappen win in front of his home crowd at MASCOT Circuit Zandvoort? Admittedly, betting on Formula 1 is not always easy, mainly because races can be unpredictable. Nevertheless, podium and trifecta bets can offer attractive returns. Similarly, bettors can wager on who will start in pole position or finish in the points.
PGA Championship – Fedex Cup Final in Atlanta
The Fedex Cup is the finale of the PGA tour and is made up of the top 30 players in the tour standings. This year, the competition is played at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, between the dates of 27 and 30 August.
US Open
Finally, the US Tennis Open is the fourth major tennis competition of the year. Held on a hard court at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York, the US Open sees world number one and Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner as the favourite, with Carlos Alcaraz defending his title. Overall, the event starts on the 30th of August and finishes on the 13th of September.
August Sports Outlook
South African teams and sport stars already achieved milestones in the month of July. For instance, Bafana Bafana managed to make it through to the knockout stage of the football World Cup. Consequently, they not only advanced but also wrote South Africa into the history books.
Similarly, the Baby Boks won the Under-20 convincingly against France to retain the title.
Next, the event saw Dricus du Plessis making his way back into the octagon. Subsequently, the South African beat Kamaru Usman in the UFC middleweight fight, and, as a result, proved that he still has what it takes to fight professionally. Overall, August promises to be just as exciting as July, because so many different sports leagues are kicking off.
Overall, our Sports Preview August 2026 highlights a packed month of football, rugby, cycling and Formula 1 action. With major local and international events taking place throughout August, South African sports fans and bettors will have plenty of exciting fixtures, races and betting markets to follow.
