Sailors, skiers and fans of activities such as tug of war and rock ’n’ roll dancing — the competitive kind — will find much to cheer on the global sports circuit in 2017.

Super Bowl LI, or 51, is scheduled in Houston on Feb. 5. Lady Gaga will appear at halftime.

Held every two years, the Alpine World Ski Championships head to St. Moritz, Switzerland, Feb. 6 to 19. Men’s and women’s super-G, downhill, slalom and combined (downhill and slalom) medals will be contested on Corviglia Mountain. The men’s downhill run starts out at a 45-degree angle, pushing skiers to a speed of 87 miles per hour in just six seconds.

Winter athletes will also seek speed, though on flatter terrain, during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti, Finland, Feb. 22 to March 5. Taking place during the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence, the Nordic meet will amplify its entertainment offerings, from circus artists to tango shows, and staging races in 21 disciplines, including ski jumping.

It’s an off year for the Olympic Games and soccer’s World Cup, but the international matches will be on for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland. England’s women will defend their title in the 12-team rugby tournament, Aug. 9 to 26. Pool play will take place in Dublin and move to Belfast for the semis and the final.