Outlook Calendar guide
Sync SportCalendar with Outlook Calendar
Add your SportCalendar webcal URL in Outlook on the web first. Once it is added to your Outlook account, you can enable the same personal sports calendar on Outlook mobile.
Quick Answer
- Open Outlook Calendar in a browser
- Use Add calendar, then Subscribe from web
- Paste the webcal URL from SportCalendar Sync to Calendar
- On mobile, enable SportCalendar under Other Calendars
Start in your browser
Open Outlook Calendar on the web and add the subscription to the Outlook account you use on your other devices.
Use the webcal URL
The Outlook section on SportCalendar copies a webcal:// URL. Use that URL with Subscribe from web so Outlook can keep the calendar updated.
Add SportCalendar in Outlook Calendar on the web
This first step adds the SportCalendar subscription to your Outlook account.
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Open Outlook Calendar on the web
Open Outlook Calendar in your browser and choose Add calendar.
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Choose Subscribe from web
Select Subscribe from web so Outlook can subscribe to your SportCalendar feed.
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Paste your SportCalendar webcal URL
Copy the webcal URL from SportCalendar Sync to Calendar, then paste it into Outlook's calendar URL field.
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Name and import the calendar
Set the calendar name to SportCalendar, choose a colour and icon from Outlook's preset options, then click Import.
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Check for SportCalendar events
If you have SportCalendar rules or favourites, your fixtures should appear in Outlook Calendar after the subscription is added.
Show SportCalendar on Outlook mobile
After the web setup is complete, use these steps only if the SportCalendar calendar does not appear or sync on Outlook on your mobile device.
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Open the Outlook mobile menu
On Outlook mobile, open the menu to see your account and calendar options.
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Expand Other Calendars
Open Other Calendars to reveal calendars subscribed to through your Outlook account.
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Find SportCalendar
The SportCalendar calendar you added on the web should now be visible under Other Calendars.
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Enable the calendar
Tap the toggle next to SportCalendar so Outlook shows those events on this mobile device.
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Check Outlook mobile
If you have SportCalendar rules or favourites, your fixtures should now appear in Outlook Calendar on your mobile device.
Tips and important notes
Subscribe, do not import
A subscribed web calendar can receive future fixture updates. An imported ICS file is only a snapshot and will not keep changing fixtures up to date.
Refresh timing
Microsoft controls how often Outlook refreshes subscribed calendars, so new fixture changes may not appear immediately.
Common questions
Why should I start in Outlook on the web?
Outlook on the web is the clearest place to add a webcal subscription to your Outlook account. Once the subscription is added there, synced Outlook apps can usually show the same calendar.
Why did Outlook return to an empty Subscribe from web box?
Outlook sometimes returns to the Subscribe from web dialog after importing. If you clicked Import, close the dialog and check your calendar list or calendar view for SportCalendar.
Why can't I see SportCalendar on Outlook mobile?
Make sure you added the subscription to the same Outlook account used on your phone, open Other Calendars and enable SportCalendar from the mobile menu.
Why is my calendar empty after adding it?
The calendar feed only contains fixtures from your SportCalendar rules and favourites. If you have not created rules or selected favourites yet, there may be nothing for Outlook to show.
Why isn't Outlook showing my latest fixtures?
SportCalendar updates your calendar feed whenever your SportCalendar changes. Outlook then decides when to check the subscribed calendar again, so changes may not appear immediately.
Read the refresh guideShould I import an ICS file instead?
No. Importing an ICS file creates a one-time snapshot. Use the Subscribe from web option with your SportCalendar webcal URL so future fixture changes can update automatically.
Can I use the same subscription on multiple devices?
Yes. Add the subscription to your Outlook account on the web, then use that same account on desktop or mobile. Each device may still need the SportCalendar calendar to be visible or enabled.
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