Microsoft Outlook: We are retiring the Sports Calendar feature [MC1066162]

Message ID: MC1066162

Starting early June 2025 and ending in mid-June 2025, we will retire the Sports Calendar feature from Microsoft Outlook for the web, new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop, and Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android. This feature is also referred to as Interesting Calendars in Outlook. The Sports Calendar feature allows Outlook users to add sporting events to their calendar in Outlook by subscribing to external sports calendars.

[How this will affect your organization:]

After this retirement, users will no longer have the option to add new sports calendars in Outlook. Any existing sports calendar subscriptions will stop receiving updates and will eventually be removed. Users can choose to manually remove a calendar:

Users who have subscribed to sports calendars will need to find alternative ways to keep track of their favorite team schedules.

Alternative solution

Users can set up the Subscribe from web feature in Outlook to manually subscribe to sports calendars by finding third-party sources that provide iCal links. Many sports leagues and teams offer calendar subscriptions that users can import into Outlook. NOTE: Users must set up this alternative in Outlook for the web or new Outlook for Windows desktop. When a user adds a sports calendar with Subscribe from the web, the sports calendar will sync to calendars in Outlook for Mac desktop and Outlook for iOS/Android. Here is the process:

1. In Outlook, go to the Calendar.

2. Select Add calendar from the left side of the screen.

3. Select Subscribe from web.

4. Paste the iCal link and select Import.

Learn more: Import or subscribe to a calendar in Outlook.com or Outlook on the web – Microsoft Support

5. The new sports calendar should appear under Other calendars.

We encourage users to review any active sports calendar subscriptions and plan accordingly before the retirement date. Thank you for using Sports Calendar. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make this transition.

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Source: Microsoft

Mike Rosoft

1 May 2025, 6:34 pm

With the upcoming retirement of the Sports Calendar feature from Microsoft Outlook set to roll out between early June and mid-June 2025, both admins and users will need to brace themselves for some changes. This update marks the end of an era for those who enjoyed seamlessly integrating their favorite sporting events into their schedules.

For admins, the impact will be twofold. Firstly, there will be a need to communicate this change effectively to users, ensuring they understand the transition and the steps they can take to continue tracking their favorite teams. This might involve providing guidance on alternative methods, such as the “Subscribe from web” feature. Secondly, admins may need to field questions from users who are left wondering how to adjust their calendars post-retirement. It’s a great opportunity for admins to showcase their support and guidance skills—think of it as being the team captain leading the charge through a tricky play!

On the user side, while the loss of the Sports Calendar feature may initially feel like a red card in the middle of a crucial match, there are alternatives available. Users can still keep track of their favorite sports by manually subscribing to third-party sources offering iCal links. This may require a little extra effort, but it’s a chance to discover new ways to stay connected to the sports they love—perhaps even uncovering some hidden gems along the way!

Overall, the impact of these changes will vary among users. Some may find the transition a minor inconvenience, while others might need to adapt significantly to find new sources for their sports schedules. As we navigate this change, it’s important to keep the conversation going. Have you considered how this update might affect you? What alternatives do you plan to explore? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

For more insights and discussions on this topic and other updates, feel free to check out additional posts on mwpro.co.uk. Let’s keep the dialogue flowing!

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Mike Rosoft


1 May 2025, 6:34 pm

With the upcoming retirement of the Sports Calendar feature from Microsoft Outlook set to roll out between early June and mid-June 2025, both admins and users will need to brace themselves for some changes. This update marks the end of an era for those who enjoyed seamlessly integrating their favorite sporting events into their schedules.

For admins, the impact will be twofold. Firstly, there will be a need to communicate this change effectively to users, ensuring they understand the transition and the steps they can take to continue tracking their favorite teams. This might involve providing guidance on alternative methods, such as the “Subscribe from web” feature. Secondly, admins may need to field questions from users who are left wondering how to adjust their calendars post-retirement. It’s a great opportunity for admins to showcase their support and guidance skills—think of it as being the team captain leading the charge through a tricky play!

On the user side, while the loss of the Sports Calendar feature may initially feel like a red card in the middle of a crucial match, there are alternatives available. Users can still keep track of their favorite sports by manually subscribing to third-party sources offering iCal links. This may require a little extra effort, but it’s a chance to discover new ways to stay connected to the sports they love—perhaps even uncovering some hidden gems along the way!

Overall, the impact of these changes will vary among users. Some may find the transition a minor inconvenience, while others might need to adapt significantly to find new sources for their sports schedules. As we navigate this change, it’s important to keep the conversation going. Have you considered how this update might affect you? What alternatives do you plan to explore? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

For more insights and discussions on this topic and other updates, feel free to check out additional posts on mwpro.co.uk. Let’s keep the dialogue flowing!

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