Historical events for
Sunday, 24 May 2026

Vivian Campbell, guitarist for the band Def Leppard, was born.

On May 24, 2003, Sporting Clube de Portugal played its final official match at the old Estádio José Alvalade. The national championship match against Vitória de Setúbal closed a glorious 47-year chapter in the history of the mythical home of the Lions, paving the way for the inauguration of the new complex built for Euro 2004.

The Moon formally enters the First Quarter phase at 12:49 PM, when half of its visible disc is illuminated by the Sun, marking a period traditionally associated in the almanac with growth, agricultural sowing, and specific pruning.

Celebration of Eritrean National Day, commemorating independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1993.

Women's Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona at the José Alvalade Stadium. Time: 17:00 GMT

The decisive match of the premier cup competition in Portuguese football, traditionally played at the Jamor National Stadium, crowning the winner of the country's most coveted knockout trophy.

Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2026 - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Time: 21:00 GMT.

Opening of the main draw of the Roland Garros tournament, the global pinnacle of clay court tennis, hosted in Paris.

Third and final concert of BTS's residency at Stanford Stadium, California, consolidating the massive success of the "Arirang" world tour in North American territory during 2026.

Closing of the 10th edition of the Lisbon Motorcycle Film Fest at Cinema São Jorge, culminating a weekend of total immersion and celebration of the historic intersection between the motorcycling universe and cinema.