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Cycling: Tour of Britain 2021

Taking place from 5-12 September 2021, the eight-stage Tour of Britain starts in Penzance, England and finishes in Aberdeen, Scotland. Stage 1: 5 September  Penzance to Bodmin: distance 180.8km Stage 2: 6 September  Sherford to Exeter: 183.9km Stage 3: 7 September  Llandeilo to National Botanic Garden of Wales: 18.2km  Stage 4: 8 September  Aberaeron to Great Orme, Llandudno: 210km  Stage 5: 9 September  Alderley Park to Warrington: 152.2km  Stage 6: 10 September  Carlisle to Gateshead: 198km  Stage 7: 11 September  Hawick to Edinburgh: 194.8km  Stage 8: 12 September  Stonehaven to Aberdeen: 173km Website: tourofbritain.co.uk
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2021 DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai

Following the success of the first DXB Snow Run in 2020, the Dubai Sports Council and Majid Al Futtaim have confirmed that second edition of the event will take place on the slopes of Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates, in -4C, on Friday 17 September 2021. Registration for the 2nd DXB Snow Run is open now, and men and women of all nationalities aged 16 and above can participate. This year, the organisers have added a second 5km category to the original 3km run and those interested can register through the PremierOnline website. The inaugural Snow Run, organised as part of Dubai Sports Council and Ski Dubai’s "DXB Snow Week", attracted participants from 46 different nations. Buti Al Nuaimi of the UAE topped the timesheet in the men’s category, while Pia Hansske of Germany was faste...
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Silverstone Classic 2022

Furthering its credentials as one of the UK’s most popular family festivals – as well as the world’s biggest retro racing celebration – The Classic at Silverstone is moving to a new August bank holiday date in 2022 (26-28 August). As ever the record-breaking displays of privately-owned classic cars and unrivalled line-up of retro races from all of motor racing’s golden eras will be right at the heart of The Classic event, with qualifying sessions followed by a programme of spectacular showdowns across three packed days. Featuring the cream of Europe’s finest historic racing grids, the races will be set on the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, which will also continue to witness massive parades honouring key marque and model milestones. As well as enhancing its global reputati...
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Event guide: Southampton International Boat Show 2021

Southampton is set to become a boating showground once again from 10-19 September when the annual International Boat Show sails into the Solent. For the first time in the event’s history, as well as its on-the-water marina site, the event will spill along the water’s edge and onto Southampton’s historic City walls and Westquay Shopping Centre. Visitors will be able to take a peek at the marine world’s latest and greatest vessels at the Show Marina and be entertained by a myriad of thrilling displays at the On The Water stage, including awe-inspiring flyboarders and jet-ski freestylers performances to wow the crowds. Free water-based fun includes tutored Rockley Watersports Get-A-Float experiences offering SUP, kayaking and dinghy sailing, through to the Watersports Zone with the chance to...
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Golf: 2023 Ryder Cup

Men's golf's popular team event, the Ryder Cup, will see Team Europe take on Team United States at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club near Rome in Italy from 29 September to 1 October 2023. In 2021 at Whistling Straits, the US convincingly regained the Ryder Cup with a record 19-9 victory. This year, the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm will be looking to lead Team Europe to victory as they aim to win back the famous gold trophy. For Ryder Cup 2023 travel, hospitality and ticket packages see:  rydercup.com rydercup.com/hospitality onlocationexp.com rcts.co.uk golfbreaks.com Embed from Getty Images  
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2023 Netball World Cup

The 2023 Netball World Cup will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. There will be 16 nations competing for the World Cup in Cape Town: South Africa, Australia, Barbados, England, Fiji, Jamaica, Malawi, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tonga,Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, Wales, Zimbabwe. For more details see nwc2023.org.za   Embed from Getty Images
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International rugby union: 2022 Six Nations championship fixtures

The 2022 Six Nations rugby championship takes place from Saturday 5 February to Saturday 19 March 2022. Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, France and Italy will be competing for the championship.  Teams and home stadiums - England: Twickenham Stadium, London- France: Stade de France, Paris- Ireland: Aviva Stadium, Dublin- Italy: Stadio Olimpico, Rome- Scotland: BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh- Wales: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Round one fixtures Saturday 5 February 2022- Ireland vs. Wales (Aviva Stadium, Dublin; 2.15pm GMT) - Scotland vs. England (BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh; 4.45pm GMT)  Sunday 6 February 2022 - France vs. Italy (Stade de France, Paris; 3pm GMT) Round two fixtures Saturday 12 February 2022 - Wales vs. Scotland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff; 2.15pm G...
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2024-2025 PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The 2024-2025 PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship, the biggest event in darts, will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England. It will start on 15 December 2024 and conclude with the final on 3 January 2025. Organised by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), 96 of the world’s best darts players will compete for the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy. Luke Humphries is the defending champion after beating Luke Littler 7-4 in the 2024 final at Ally Pally. Humphries will begin his defence on the opening night of the 2024-2025 tournament, with the schedule of play for the first and second rounds now finalised. The pre-Christmas period in the sport's showpiece event will see the first and second rounds played across nine days from 15-23 December. The first double session at this ye...
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Rugby union: Barbarians vs. Samoa – The Killik Cup

On Saturday 27 November 2021 (2.30pm GMT) at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. Tickets: available from Ticketmaster.co.uk. Prices from £38.50 to £88. Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works in partnership with a number of affiliate companies including Ticketmaster. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages. All details are provided by affiliate partners. All events and prices subject to change.
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Darts: 2021 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals

From 26-28 November 2021 at Butlin’s Minehead Arena in Somerset, England. The Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals sees a 64-player field competing across three days in Minehead - including action across two stages on the opening two days. Tickets can only be purchased as part of the Big Weekends packages at Butlin’s. See bigweekends.com  
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2021 Champions Tennis

The 2021 Champions Tennis tournament takes place from 25-28 November 2021 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Among the legendary names set to play include Goran Ivanišević, Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Tomáš Berdych, Mikhail Youzhny, Marcos Baghdatis, David Ferrer and Tommy Haas. For tickets see Ticketmaster.co.uk and for hospitality packages SeeTickets.com Ticket information: prices and availability  Thursday 25 November 2021 at 12.45pm. Prices £25.50-£88.50: ticketmaster.co.uk Thursday 25 November 2021 at 6.45pm. Prices £22.50-£73.50: ticketmaster.co.uk Friday 26 November 2021 at 12.45pm. Prices £29.50-£98.50: ticketmaster.co.uk Friday 26 November 2021 at 6.45pm. Prices £23.50-£75.50: ticketmaster.co.uk Saturday 27 Nov...
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Snooker: 2021 UK Championship

From 23 November to 5 December at York Barbican Centre in York, England. The tournament features 128 of the world's top snooker players. Australia's Neil Robertson is the defending champion. Tickets: available from SeeTickets.com. Prices from £20.50 to £88.70. Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works in partnership with a number of affiliate companies including See Tickets. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages. All details are provided by affiliate partners. All events and prices subject to change.
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2022 Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts

The Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts will return to Wolverhampton in November 2022. The group and knockout stage event will take place at the Aldersley Leisure Village from 12-20 November as 32 of the world's top darts players  battle it out for the Eric Bristow Trophy, with Gerwyn Price looking to defend his title.  
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WRC FORUM8 ACI Rally Monza 2021

The final event of the 2021 World Rally Championship (WRC) season will be held from 19-21 November at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza and the Italian Alps. 
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