Major Sporting Events

West Midlands - the beating heart of Sport in the UK

Birmingham and the West Midlands is an exceptional host of Major Sporting Events with the ambition, experience and winning mindset to enable sports to flourish.

Our love of sport is clear in every corner of the region: we’re home to knowledgeable and passionate sports fans of every generation and across almost 200 nationalities.

Well-connected at the heart of the UK and with outstanding, world-class venues, we have an incredible track record of staging spectacular, inspiring and sustainable events that drive long-lasting and transformative legacies.

Header image photo credits L-R: Alex Davidson/Getty Images | The Belfry Hotel & Resort | Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images | Alex Davidson/Getty Images | Luke Walker/Getty Images

Why Birmingham and the West Midlands

The West Midlands provides an unforgettable experience and is a natural home for sporting fixtures and championships.

Nov 12

Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts

WV Active Aldersley

The 2025 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts will take place from November 8-16 at the WV Active…

Feb 22

UK Athletics Indoor Championships

The UK’s best athletes are heading to Utilita Arena Birmingham between 22 & 23…

Jun 01

British Open Squash

Birmingham Rep

The British Open – one of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in…

Oct 08

Horse of the Year Show

National Exhibition Centre

The biggest week of the year for Equestrian entertainment is back. The 76th edition of…

Bowls England to Host the 2027 World Bowls Championships

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World Bowls is excited to announce that Bowls England will be hosting the 2027 World Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa in England. This is the first time the event will be held on…

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The Belfry to Host TEAMS Europe in 2026

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World-famous West Midlands venue The Belfry Hotel & Resort will host annual sports-event conference TEAMS Europe in 2026 (17-19 March), Northstar Meetings Group has announced. Following hot on the…

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Five Days To Go Until Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Makes History

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The opening of the first-ever Kabaddi World Cup held outside Asia is just days away, with the seven-day event across the West Midlands set to showcase the sport’s remarkable global growth – up to 500…

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SportAccord 2024

In April 2024, Birmingham and the West Midlands hosted the prestigious SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit welcoming over 1,800 global leaders and decision-makers from the business of sport.