Tag: London

14Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Editor's Pick, Guides, Stadiums & Venues

A guide to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park in London

London's Wembley Stadium is one of the most iconic sports and entertainment venues in the world. As well as being the home of English football, the stadium also hosts NFL London Games, major finals and big music concerts.  In 2023 Wembley celebrated 100 years since the original stadium opened and in 2024 the venue will host the Uefa Champions League final. The district around the stadium, Wembley Park, has seen huge redevelopment in the past few years. There’s now plenty of places to eat and drink, popular attractions and many new residential buildings.  Here we take a look at Wembley Stadium and the Wembley Park neighbourhood. Key details  Official name: Wembley Stadium connected by EE Website: wembleystadium.com Capacity: 90,000 Address: Olympic W...

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Harlequins rugby union: Big Game 15 at Twickenham

The “Big Game 15” will be held at Twickenham Stadium in London on Saturday 30 December 2023 with Harlequins hosting a men’s and women’s double header at the home of English rugby union.  In a Premiership Women’s Rugby fixture, Harlequins will take on Gloucester-Hartpury in the first match of the day (2.30pm GMT). Then in Premiership Rugby, Harlequins’s men’s team will face Gloucester Rugby (5.30pm). As well as back-to-back rugby matches, there will be plenty of entertainment for all the family to enjoy, with pyro and laser shows, live music, free fairground rides and food and drink stalls in the West Fan Village. It’s also been confirmed that DJ and producer Joel Corry will be performing live on the pitch before the men’s game.  Big Game 15 general sale tickets are available to bu...

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Tennis grand slam: The Championships Wimbledon 2024

The Championships at Wimbledon, the third tennis grand slam of the year, will take place from 1-14 July 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in London, England. At the grass court grand slam in 2023, Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in an epic final to win the men’s singles title. In the women’s final, Markéta Vondroušová defeated Ons Jabeur. For event information and hotels see: Official website and tickets: wimbledon.com Ticket packages: Champions Travel Hotels in London: Expedia | Hotels.com | LastMinute.com Experiences in London: BuyAGift | Red Letter Days   Image: Mike Starling/Sports Tourism Media Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works with a number of affiliate partners. Products are sold directly by agents and operators. W...

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MLB World Tour: London Series 2024 – Mets vs. Phillies

Major League Baseball (MLB) returns to London in June 2024. The MLB World Tour: London Series 2024 will see the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies go head-to-head in two regular-season matches on 8-9 June at the London Stadium. As well as the baseball on show, fans can also expect New York- and Philadelphia-inspired ballpark food, and live entertainment. For event information and hotels see:  Event details and ticket registration: mlb.com/LondonSeries  Hotels in London: Expedia | Hotels.com | LastMinute.com Experiences in London: BuyAGift | Red Letter Days | LastMinute.com Image: MLB Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works with a number of affiliate partners. Products are sold directly by agents and operators. We may earn a commission should you cho...

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NFL Experience London fan event 

American football returns to London in October with three regular-season NFL fixtures being held in the English capital. And to mark the 2023 London Games, a one-day fan event will take place at Battersea Power Station on Saturday 7 October, from 10am to 6pm. The free-to-attend “NFL Experience London” will feature a Quarterback Challenge, Broad Jump and Vertical Jump, Wide Receiver, and Field Goal Kick activities.  Merchandise and vintage memorabilia from all 32 NFL teams will be available to buy, plus a New Era cap personalisation station and vending machine, with a Fanatics container shop that will dispense NFL products. Giant NFL helmets representing all 32 NFL teams, plus a bespoke 2023 NFL London Games helmet, will be on display on The Coaling Jetty on the Thames in front of the Gr...

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10Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Stadiums & Venues

Premier League football club stadium tours, museums and experiences

The 2023-2024 English Premier League season is nearing its conclusion, with teams battling for the title and European spots or trying to avoid relegation. Once again, Manchester City came into a campaign as the reigning champions, while Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town were promoted up from the Championship.   In this guide we highlight the fan experiences, stadium tours, museums and days out that football supporters can enjoy at Premier League clubs across England. At the end of the article we also look at stadium helicopter tours across the UK, plus what to see and do at the "home of English football", Wembley Stadium in London.  Editor’s note: Sports Tourism News works with a number of affiliate partners, including Red Letter Days, Buy A Gift, and Headout. Products a...

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18Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Business, Sports Travel

Sports venue in focus: new £30m Lee Valley Ice Centre opens in London 

Lee Valley Ice Centre – a new world-class sports venue in Leyton, east London – has opened its doors to the public. Costing £30m to build, it features two Olympic-sized ice rinks plus a gym, dance studios, community spaces and café.  With two ice rinks, it means the centre can remain open while providing professional athletes, synchronised skating teams and ice hockey clubs a place to train. One of the rinks has a spectator viewing area, disco lighting and sound system, while the other will be used for ice events and includes a spectator seating area, digital scoreboards and screens. A welcome addition to sport and leisure facilities in the southeast region of the UK, the new Lee Valley Ice Centre is expected to boost the local economy by as much as £1.5m annually and attract half a...

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2024 Uefa Champions League final, Wembley, London

The 2023-2024 Uefa Champions League final will be held at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 1 June 2024. The highlight of European football’s club calendar returns to the London venue for a record eighth time, and the third in the Uefa Champions League era following the 2011 and 2013 finals. Hotels and experiences in London: Hotels in London: Expedia | Hotels.com | LastMinute.com Experiences in London: BuyAGift | Red Letter Days | LastMinute.com Image: Uefa    Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works with a number of affiliate partners. Products are sold directly by agents and operators. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages.

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25May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Travel

Football attractions: Tottenham Experience Dare Skywalk

The award-winning Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London offers one of the finest spectator experiences in the world of sport and entertainment. Home to English Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur, it incorporates a fully-retractable football pitch, becoming the first purpose-built ground for the NFL in Europe. With a capacity of 62,850, the stadium has created a major landmark for both Tottenham and London featuring visitor attractions including the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour, Dare Skywalk and Dare Skywalk Edge. A star-studded line-up of summer acts – including Beyoncé, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Wizkid – are set to perform at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in summer 2023. This year there will be two NFL London Games held at Tottenham. Buffalo Bills face the Jacksonvil...

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NFL London Game: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens

The third and final 2023 NFL London Game will see the Tennessee Titans face the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 15 October 2023.   There will be five NFL International Games in 2023. London will host three games, one at Wembley and two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the Frankfurt Stadium in Germany will host two matches.  2023 NFL International Games  1 October: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 8 October: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 15 October: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 5 November: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium) 12 November: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts (Frankfurt Stadium)

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2023 NFL London Game: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The second 2023 NFL London Game will see the Buffalo Bills face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 8 October 2023.  There will be five NFL International Games in 2023. London will host three games, one at Wembley and two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the Frankfurt Stadium in Germany will host two matches.  2023 NFL International Games  1 October: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 8 October: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 15 October: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 5 November: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium) 12 November: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts (Frankfurt Stadium)

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2023 NFL London Game: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off the 2023 NFL International Games on Sunday 1 October, as they play the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium, in what will be their landmark tenth regular season home game in London. There will be five NFL International Games in 2023. London will host three games, one at Wembley and two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the Frankfurt Stadium in Germany will host two matches.  2023 NFL International Games  1 October: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 8 October: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 15 October: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 5 November: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium) 12 November: New England Patriots...

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11May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Sports Travel

2023 NFL International Games: teams confirmed for London and Frankfurt

The National Football League has announced the teams, dates and locations for the five International Games to be played in London, UK, and Frankfurt, Germany. The Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off the 2023 NFL International Games on Sunday 1 October against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium, in what will be their landmark tenth regular season home game in London. The London focus then shifts to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the Buffalo Bills take on the Jaguars on Sunday 8 October. This game for Jacksonville means they will play two regular season games outside of the US – a first for the NFL. The following weekend, Sunday 15 October, the Tennessee Titans will play the Baltimore Ravens, also at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the only purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the ...

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Rugby union: 2024 EPCR Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals 

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has confirmed that the 2024 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. The 2024 EPCR Finals Weekend will take place on Friday 24 May and Saturday 25 May. Hotels and experiences in London Hotels in London: Expedia | Hotels.com | LastMinute.com Experiences in London: BuyAGift | Red Letter Days | LastMinute.com Image: tottenhamhotspur.com   Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works with a number of affiliate partners. Products are sold directly by agents and operators. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages.

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2023 TCS London Marathon

The TCS London Marathon will be held on the streets of the UK’s capital city on Sunday 23 April 2023. After three years being held in October, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the London Marathon returns to its traditional April date in 2023. Starting in Blackheath, Greenwich and finishing on The Mall, the London Marathon will see more than 40,000 runners take part in one of the city’s biggest annual events. The route will pass iconic London landmarks such as the Cutty Sark, The Shard, Canary Wharf, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament.   Race categories include elite wheelchair, elite women’s, elite men’s and the mass start. Charity runners raise more than £60m for various charities each year. See more at tcslondonmarathon.com Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window...

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MLB London Series 2023: Cardinals vs. Cubs and Trafalgar Square Takeover

Major League Baseball (MLB) returns to London in June 2023 with St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs facing off for a two-game series in the UK’s capital city. Taking place at the baseball-configured London Stadium, the games will be held on 24 and 25 June.  When asked about the London Series, Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman said: “Sick. Unreal. Honestly, London is on my bucket list. It's one of those cities that I'm going to hit when I'm done playing the game. Obviously, I travel a ton. But playing baseball, I'm not necessarily wanting to go to in November or the winter time, so I'm glad we get to get there in the summer. I've had a lot of friends who go to London all the time, and they have nothing but great things to say. Expanding the game to greater regions, that’s great for MLB.”  ...

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MLB Home Run Derby X London

Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby X will be held in London’s Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 9 July 2022. The competition will feature four historic franchises: the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. According to the MLB, each team will include a former player (Legend), a softball or women's baseball star (Superstar), a player from that region's local development system (Rookie), and an influential content creator (Wild Card).  A full day festival experience, the event will feature interactive baseball-inspired activities, ballpark food, fashion and gaming alongside four Home Run Derby X games. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.co.uk  

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PDC World Darts Championship 2023-2024

The PDC World Darts Championship, the biggest event in darts, will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England. Starting on Friday 15 December 2023, the event will conclude with the final on Wednesday 3 January 2024. Ninety-six of the world’s best darts players will battle it out for the sport's most prestigious title. The schedule of play for the opening two rounds have been confirmed and reigning world champion Michael Smith will begin his World Darts Championship title defence on the opening night of the tournament on 15 December. In 2023, Smith was crowned world champion after a dramatic 7-4 victory over Michael van Gerwen. The pre-Christmas period in the sport's flagship event will see the first and second rounds played across nine days, with the second round concluding...

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5Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, London, Sports Travel

‘Tokyo 1964: Designing Tomorrow’ exhibition to open at Japan House London

Tokyo 1964: Designing Tomorrow, an exhibition exploring the cultural and design legacy behind the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, will open at Japan House London on 5 August 2021. Sharing stories and artefacts never seen before in the UK, the exhibition will run until 7 November. The 1964 Games were Japan’s first, large-scale engagement with the world after the Second World War. They presented a chance to tell a fresh story and showcase Japanese creativity and design thinking across the globe, an opportunity elevated by the 1964 Games being the first to be broadcast in colour on TV to a world-wide audience via satellite. Exhibits on display include: Original 1964 posters designed by Kamekura Yūsaku and the award-winning team of post-war designers, marking the first time that photograph...

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1Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Guides, London, Sports Travel

A sports travel guide to… London

A sports travel guide to... LONDON London, a three-time host of the summer Olympics, is one of the world’s top sporting cities. The English capital is home to many teams, a tennis grand slam as well as the national stadiums for football and rugby union. In 2021 Wembley Stadium will host five games in the Uefa European Championship. Here in this one-page guide we look at London’s sporting highlights, facilities and the things to see and do for sports fans. London’s professional teams, venues and major events Football teams Premier LeagueArsenalChelseaCrystal PalaceFulhamTottenham HotspurWatfordWest Ham UnitedEnglish Football LeagueBrentfordMillwallQPRAFC WimbledonCharlton AthleticLeyton Orient Cricket, rugby and b...

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