1974 naval battle between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) in the Paracel Islands

1974 FIFA World Cup — 10th FIFA World Cup, held in West Germany

1974 FIFA World Cup qualification — international football competition

Eurovision Song Contest 1974 — 19th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest

1974–75 European Cup — 20th season of the UEFA club football tournament

1974 Formula One season — sports season

1974 World Men's Handball Championship — 1974 edition of the World Men's Handball Championship

1974 African Cup of Nations — football tournament

1974–75 UEFA Cup — 4th season of Europe's secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA

1974 Asian Games — seventh edition of the Asian Games

1974 FIBA World Championship — 1974 edition of the FIBA World Championship