Upcoming Sports Events

British Basketball Cup Finals 2023

Date: Sunday 29 January 2023
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham
Website: https://www.bbl.org.uk/2023cup/
Buy tickets: https://www.theticketfactory.com/tickets/events/bbl-cup-final/

Utilita Arena Birmingham will once again play host to the iconic British Basketball Cup Finals on Sunday 29 January 2023 for an historic 20th edition. The Cup Finals will see the two top teams from the elite men’s and women’s British Basketball League battle it out for the first piece of silverware on offer during the 2022-23 BBL & WBBL seasons, in what is one of the most prestigious and special trophies on offer in the sport.

With both the women’s (WBBL) and men’s (BBL) Cup Finals taking place in a spectacular super double-bill, up to 10,000 fans are expected to once again pack out the venue and enjoy a fusion of some of the best ballers in the land, alongside plenty of entertainment courtside with music, cheerleaders and the hugely popular Slam Dunk Contest featuring some of the finest dunkers from around the league.

The YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2023

Date: 14-19 March 2023
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham
Website: www.allenglandbadminton.com/

Badminton England and the Championships returns to Utilita Arena Birmingham between 14-19 March 2023, bringing the best badminton players from around the world to compete in one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments within the HSBC BWF World Tour. The 2022 Championships will welcome fans back into the Arena to experience world class action as the players showcase skill and speed in their effort to make history.

The Ashes 2023 Series Cricket

Dates:

Men’s Ashes Series - Friday June 16-Tuesday June 20: 1^st Test, England Men v Australia Men, Edgbaston

Women’s Ashes Series - Saturday July 1: 1^st T20I, England Women v Australia Women, Edgbaston

Men's T20I series v New Zealand - Sunday September 3: 3^rd T20I, England Men v New Zealand, Edgbaston

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium
Website: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2798269

England have announced a bumper home schedule for the summer of 2023, which will include a five-match Ashes series against Australia and a one-off Test match against Ireland. Our region will play host to three matches within the series at the legendary Edgbaston Stadium.

IBSA World Blind Games

Date: 18-27 August 2023
Venue: University of Birmingham
Website: https://www.ibsagames2023.co.uk/

The International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) World Games are coming to Birmingham. The 2023 World Games is the largest high-level international event for athletes with visual impairment, with more than 1250 competitors from 70 nations. Due to take place from 18-27 August 2023, held at the University of Birmingham, across the Edgbaston and wider region.

World Trampoline Championships 2023

Date: 9-19 November 2023
Venue: Utilita Arena
Website: https://worldtrampolinegymnastics2023.com/

Birmingham will welcome gymnasts from across the globe to the 37th edition of the FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships, taking place at the Utilita Arena from the 9th to 19th November 2023. Over 1,000 gymnasts from over 50 countries will compete across eight days of thrilling competition, in an event that encapsulates the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championship and the World Age Group Competitions.