Published:
19 December 2025
Certain major events are not subject to our usual application process and turnaround time, as there is high demand for frequencies and these need to be managed carefully. We assign a designated frequency co-ordinator to each event, who issues specific guidelines for licence applications, including any submission deadlines.
Event not listed? Please email us the details at pmse@ofcom.org.uk.
2026 events
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Festival 2026 | Prestbury Park, Cheltenham | 10 to 13 March 2026 |
| Grand National 2026 | Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool | 9 to 11 April 2026 |
| London Marathon 2026 | London | 26 April 2026 |
| FA Cup Final 2026 | Wembley Stadium | 16 May 2026 |
| Epsom Derby 2026 | Epsom Racecourse | 5 to 9 June 2026 |
| Download Festival 2026 | Donington Park | 10 to 14 June 2026 |
| Royal Ascot 2026 | Ascot Racecourse | 16 to 20 June 2026 |
| Wimbledon Championships 2026 | All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club | 29 June to 12 July 2026 |
| Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2026 | Silverstone Circuit | 2 to 5 July 2026 |
| British Open Golf 2026 | Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland | 12 to 19 July 2026 |
| Formula E – London E-Prix 2026 | Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock | 15 and 16 August 2026 |
| TRNSMT Festival 2026 | Glasgow Green | 19 to 21 July 2026 |
| Latitude Festival 2026 | Henham Park, Suffolk | 23 to 26 July 2026 |
| Tour of Britain Women's Cycling 2026 | Stages TBC | 19 to 23 August 2026 |
| Reading & Leeds Festivals 2026 | Richfield Avenue, Reading & Bramham Park, Leeds | 27 to 30 August 2026 |
| Tour of Britain Men's Cycling 2026 | Stages TBC | 2 to 6 September 2026 |
| British Champions Day 2026 | Ascot Racecourse | 17 October 2026 |
| Radio 1 Big Weekend 2026 | TBC | TBC |
| Radio 2 In The Park 2026 | TBC | TBC |
| NFL London 2026 – Game 1 | TBC | TBC |
| NFL London 2026 – Game 2 | TBC | TBC |
| NFL London 2026 – Game 3 | TBC | TBC |