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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Change type:
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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Created:
2025-05-02
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2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is retiring the Sports Calendar feature in Outlook by mid-June 2025, requiring users to manually add sports events using the "Subscribe from web" feature with iCal links for continued tracking across devices.
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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