check before: 2025-06-01
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Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
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Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, World tenant
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User impact, Retirement
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Summary:
Microsoft is retiring the Sports Calendar feature in Outlook from early June 2025 to mid-June 2025. Users will no longer be able to add or update sports calendars. As an alternative, users can manually subscribe to sports calendars using the "Subscribe from web" feature in Outlook.
Details:
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.
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2025-05-02
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2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Sports Calendar Feature
Users will no longer be able to add or update sports calendars, leading to potential confusion and missed events.
- roles: End Users, Team Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/import-or-subscribe-to-a-calendar-in-outlook-com-or-outlook-on-the-web-cff1429c-5af6-41ec-a5b4-74f2c278e98c
Increased Manual Effort
Users will need to manually subscribe to sports calendars using third-party sources, increasing the time and effort required to manage their schedules.
- roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/import-or-subscribe-to-a-calendar-in-outlook-com-or-outlook-on-the-web-cff1429c-5af6-41ec-a5b4-74f2c278e98c
Potential for Missed Updates
Existing sports calendar subscriptions will stop receiving updates, which may lead to users missing important game schedules or changes.
- roles: End Users, Event Coordinators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/import-or-subscribe-to-a-calendar-in-outlook-com-or-outlook-on-the-web-cff1429c-5af6-41ec-a5b4-74f2c278e98c
User Frustration
The removal of a popular feature may lead to frustration among users who relied on it for tracking sports events, impacting overall user satisfaction.
- roles: End Users, Customer Support
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/import-or-subscribe-to-a-calendar-in-outlook-com-or-outlook-on-the-web-cff1429c-5af6-41ec-a5b4-74f2c278e98c
Training and Adaptation Needs
Users will require training on how to use the new 'Subscribe from web' feature, which may lead to temporary disruptions in productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/import-or-subscribe-to-a-calendar-in-outlook-com-or-outlook-on-the-web-cff1429c-5af6-41ec-a5b4-74f2c278e98c
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft is making a change to Outlook by retiring the Sports Calendar feature, which allowed users to automatically add sports events to their calendars. This change will take place between early and mid-June 2025. After this, users will no longer be able to add or update sports calendars directly through Outlook.
Think of this change like a restaurant that used to offer a special menu of sports events, but now, instead of having it ready-made, they are giving you the tools to create your own menu. Previously, Outlook provided a pre-packaged way to keep track of sports schedules, but now users will need to take a more hands-on approach.
To continue following sports schedules, users can use the "Subscribe from web" feature in Outlook. This is similar to finding a recipe online and adding it to your personal cookbook. Many sports leagues and teams offer iCal links, which are like these recipes, that you can import into Outlook. By doing this, you can still keep track of your favorite teams, but it requires a bit more effort to set up initially.
For those using Outlook on different devices, once you set up a sports calendar using the "Subscribe from web" feature on Outlook for the web or the new Outlook for Windows desktop, it will sync across other platforms like Outlook for Mac desktop and Outlook for iOS/Android. This ensures that no matter where you check your calendar, your sports events will be up to date.
Users are encouraged to review their current sports calendar subscriptions and plan for this change. It's an opportunity to customize your calendar experience by choosing exactly which sports events you want to follow. This change is part of Microsoft's ongoing updates to enhance user experience and streamline features across their platforms.
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