How to subscribe to an ICS calendar URL

Keep events up to date by subscribing to a calendar feed.

Published 1/9/2025

Why subscription beats import (most of the time)

Imports are a snapshot; subscriptions keep you in sync. If the organizer updates a time or cancels a game, a subscribed calendar reflects that automatically without manual re‑imports.

What you need

A public HTTPS URL ending in .ics or returning valid iCalendar data. Some services hide the real URL behind a web page—look for a link that explicitly says Subscribe or ICS.

Quick instructions (optional)

  • Apple Calendar (Mac): File → New Calendar Subscription → paste URL → Subscribe.
  • iPhone/iPad: Settings → Calendar → Accounts → Add Account → Other → Add Subscribed Calendar.
  • Google Calendar (web): + next to Other calendars → From URL → paste link.
  • Outlook: Add an internet calendar from URL (web or desktop).

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