The coronavirus pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty in the world of sports. The Olympics have been pushed back to 2021. The same goes for the Euros and Copa America. -- both previously slated for this summer. We even saw our first major league called off when Ligue 1 ended its season, while Germany's Bundesliga returned earlier in May.
Three of the other top European leagues are set to return within the next month.
So where to things stands around the world? Here's a look at the status of some of the biggest leagues and competitions (keep in mind many decisions will depend on public health guidelines and clearance):
Notable European competitions
| Event/League | Status | |
|---|---|---|
UEFA | European Championship | Officially postponed until June 2021. |
UEFA | Champions League | Postponed. No decision has yet been made on rearranged dates. There's a chance the tournament is completed in August. |
UEFA | Europa League | Postponed. No decision has yet been made on rearranged dates. There's a chance the tournament is completed in August. |
England | Premier League | Set to return on June 17. |
England | FA Cup | Government has given the green light to resume starting June 1. Clubs must now vote on whether to resume and when. |
France | Ligue 1 | Season canceled. Paris Saint-Germain were crowned champions. |
France | Coupe de France final | Postponed indefinitely, with the aim being to have the final between PSG and Saint-Etienne when sports return in France. |
France | Coupe de la Ligue final | Postponed indefinitely, with the aim being to have the final between PSG and Lyon when sports return in France. |
Germany | Bundesliga | Play resumed May 16. |
Germany | DFB-Pokal | Play is expected to resume soon now that the Bundesliga has returned. |
Italy | Serie A | Set to return on June 20. |
Italy | Coppa Italia | Set to return in June. |
Spain | La Liga | Return set for June 11. |
Spain | Copa del Rey final | Postponed indefinitely. Copa del Rey finalists (Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao) have agreed to delay match until fans can watch. |
Rest of European leagues
| League | Status |
|---|---|
Austria | Returned June 2. |
Azerbaijan | Postponed. |
Belgium | Voted to cancel season. |
Croatia | Postponed indefinitely. Training has resumed. |
| Czech Republic | Returned May 25. |
Denmark | Returned May 28. |
Finland | Postponed until at least May 31. |
Greece | Returned June 7. |
Israel | Returned May 30. |
Kazakhstan | Postponed indefinitely. |
Latvia | Start of the season has been postponed indefinitely. |
Lithuania | Returned May 30. |
Netherlands | Season canceled. |
Northern Ireland | Postponed until at least April 30. |
Norway | Season will start on June 16. |
Poland | Returned May 29. |
Portugal | Returned June 4. |
Romania | Return set for June 13. |
Russia | Return set for June 21. |
Scotland | The league has canceled season; Celtic has been declared the champion. |
Serbia | Returned May 30. |
Slovakia | Return set for June 13. |
Sweden | Return set for June 14. |
Switzerland | Return set for June 19. |
Turkey | |
Ukraine | Returned May 30. |
American, Canadian and Mexican competitions
| Country | Competiton | Status |
|---|---|---|
U.S./Canada | Major League Soccer | MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando will begin on July 8. |
U.S. | U.S. Open Cup | Postponed indefinitely. |
U.S. | National Women's Soccer League | Challenge Cup Tournament in Utah will begin on June 27. |
U.S./Canada/Mexico | Leagues Cup | Canceled. |
U.S./Mexico | Campeones Cup | Canceled. |
Mexico | Liga MX | Remainder of Clausura tournament has been canceled. |
Rest of North and Central American competitions
| Country | Status |
|---|---|
CONCACAF Champions League | Postponed indefinitely. |
Costa Rica | Liga FPD resumed on May 15. |
Honduras | Postponed indefinitely. |
Panama | Postponed indefinitely. |
Notable South American competitions
| Event/League | Status | |
|---|---|---|
CONMEBOL | Copa America | Postponed until June 2021. |
CONMEBOL | Copa Libertadores | Postponed until at least early May. |
CONMEBOL | Copa Sudamericana | Postponed until at least early May. |
Argentina | Superliga Argentina | Postponed indefinitely.. |
Argentina | Copa de la Superliga | Postponed indefinitely. |
Argentina | Copa Argentina | Postponed indefinitely. |
Brazil | Campeonato Brasileiro (Serie A) | Scheduled to begin in May with players looking for health assurances from leaders. |
Brazil | Copa do Brasil | Postponed indefinitely. |
Rest of South American leagues
| League | Status |
|---|---|
Bolivia | Postponed indefinitely. |
Chile | Return set for July 31. |
Colombia | Postponed indefinitely. |
Ecuador | Postponed indefinitely. |
Paraguay | Postponed indefinitely. |
Peru | Postponed indefinitely. |
Uruguay | Postponed indefinitely. |
Venezuela | Postponed indefinitely. |
Asian leagues
| League | Status |
|---|---|
Australia | Postponed indefinitely. |
India | Season has been completed. |
Japan | J-League will resume on July 4. |
Malaysia | Postponed indefinitely. |
Qatar | Postponed indefinitely. |
South Korea | The season resumed on May 8. |
Saudi Arabia | Postponed indefinitely. |
Thailand | Postponed indefinitely.. |
United Arab Emirates | Postponed indefinitely. |
African leagues
| League | Status |
|---|---|
Algeria | Postponed indefinitely. |
Kenya | Postponed indefinitely. |
Morocco | Postponed indefinitely. |
Namibia | Postponed indefinitely. |
Nigeria | Postponed indefinitely. |
Senegal | Postponed indefinitely. |
South Africa | Postponed indefinitely. |
Zimbabwe | Postponed indefinitely. |
