List of world cups and world championships

The following is a list of world cups and world championships, sporting events which use one of these two names, or one with a similar meaning. In some sports, there is a world series, but that term usually has a somewhat different meaning. Tournaments which are formally defunct or where a further event is not currently planned are marked with a gray background. See also list of world cups and world championships for juniors and youth.

Men

Women

Mixed

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b} Auto racing events make no distinction between male and female competitors
2. ^ The second Bandy World Championships were held in 1961 and the championships were held every two years from then on and every year since 2003
3. ^ Flatwater Racing canoeing world championships take place every year, except years in which a Summer Olympic Games is held
4. ^ ^{a b} Equestrian events make no distinction between male and female competitors
5. ^ ^{a b} Includes the Pairs and Ice Dance events, shared between male and female skaters
6. ^ ^{a b} The duration between World Gliding Championships varies slightly, dependent on the hemisphere of the next planned edition
7. ^ The World Cup of Hockey was held in 1996 and 2004. A further event is not currently planned
8. ^ Davis Cup is not formally a world championship, but is traditionally held as equivalent in status
9. ^ Every year since 2006
10. ^ Changed from 2005.
11. ^ Fed Cup is not formally a world championship, but is traditionally held as equivalent in status. It was called Federation Cup until 1995.

    R.  ^R  - One or more relay events, in which three or four competitors compete for their nation, are included for each sex.
    D.  ^D  - Includes three Doubles events, one for men, one for women, and one for mixed doubles.