A Year Of Sport Travel - Lonely Planet Guides

Let the Games Begin!

Ever dreamed of travelling the globe in search of the ultimate sport fix? A Year of Sport Travel gives you 12 months chock-full of the world's biggest and most exciting sporting events. Check off internationally renowned competitions like the PGA Masters, FA Cup and Wimbledon, and discover intriguing local passions like camel wrestling in Turkey and yukigassen, Japan's snowball-fighting championships. You'll find all the inspiration and information you need to become a true world-class sports fan.

Organized by month and week to help you plan your year's sporting calendar
Includes vital stats and links to more information about each event
Country and event index allows you to search by destination, by type of sport or by particular event