Hey, Nucks fans, Roughies, 12th Men and Chief Kingdom Faithful! We know that keeping up with your favorite team’s schedule can feel like a full-time job. Between regular-season games, playoffs, and those last-minute rescheduled matchups, it’s easy to miss a game—or worse, double-book yourself during the big showdown. But don’t worry; we’ve got a tech tip that will make you the ultimate fan: Google Calendar.
That’s right! Google Calendar isn’t just for tracking work meetings and dentist appointments; it’s actually an incredible tool for organizing your sports life too. Here’s how this trusty, free app can make sure you’re in the right place (or on the right couch) to catch every moment of the action.
Add Your Team’s Schedule with Just a Few Clicks
Gone are the days of manually adding each game to your calendar. Google Calendar has made it ridiculously easy to add your team’s schedule with almost zero effort. Here’s how:
Open Google Calendar on your desktop. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner, then select "Settings."
Scroll down to "Add calendar." You’ll see an option to “Browse calendars of interest.”
Find your sport and team. Google Calendar has options for popular leagues (think NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, and international leagues too). Just check the box next to your favorite team, and bam, every game for the season will automatically appear in your calendar.
Instantly, you’re set up with a season-long game schedule, complete with game times, locations, and any last-minute updates. And since it syncs to your phone, you’ll get reminders wherever you are!
Sync Across All Devices
Whether you’re checking game times on your desktop, your phone, or even your smartwatch, Google Calendar syncs seamlessly across all your devices. Add the calendar on one device, and it’ll be available on all of them—so you’ll never be out of the loop. Plus, you can configure reminders to pop up an hour before game time, so you’ll have time to grab your snacks, find your lucky jersey, and settle in.
Share the Calendar with Your Fellow Fans
Got a group chat that’s always buzzing with game-day plans? You can share your Google Calendar with friends and family who want to keep track too. Head to your team’s calendar in Google Calendar, click on the three dots next to the calendar name, select “Settings and sharing,” and invite anyone who needs in on the schedule. Now, your whole crew can stay in sync for game-day gatherings, whether you’re meeting up at the stadium or hosting a watch party.
Set Custom Alerts So You’ll Never Miss the Action
Set custom reminders that are tailored to your game-day routine. Want a reminder the day before, so you can stock up on snacks? Or maybe you need a 15-minute heads-up to grab the best seat on the couch? Google Calendar’s got you covered. You can set up multiple reminders per event, making it easy to create the perfect pre-game ritual.
Keep Track of Playoffs and Special Events
When the playoffs roll around, things get a bit more chaotic, with games popping up on different days and times. Luckily, Google Calendar updates schedules in real-time, so any changes in the playoff bracket will automatically show up on your calendar. You’ll know exactly when and where your team is playing, even if the schedule shifts.
Layer in Multiple Teams if You’re a Die-Hard Fan
Can’t choose just one team to follow? No problem! You can add multiple team schedules to Google Calendar, and each team will be color-coded so you can see at a glance who’s playing when. You’ll never have to choose between your hometown heroes and your alma mater again—Google Calendar lets you cheer for them all.
Integrate with Google Assistant for the Ultimate Fan Experience
If you’ve got a Google Home device or use Google Assistant, you can take this to the next level. Try asking, “Hey Google, when’s the next Canucks game?” and Google will pull the information straight from your calendar. Perfect for those days when you’re too busy to check your phone but still need to stay in the loop.
For sports fans, Google Calendar is a total game-changer. With automatic scheduling, real-time updates, and device syncing, it makes staying on top of your team’s schedule effortless. Plus, it’s totally free and easy to set up. So why not give it a shot? After all, no one likes the feeling of seeing a score update and realizing they forgot to tune in. With Google Calendar in your corner, you’ll never miss a moment.
Let’s drop the puck! Go ahead and open Google Calendar now—you’ll be cheering from the couch in no time. Game on! 🎉