Tag: London

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

Venues & Stadiums

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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30Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Venues & Stadiums

F1 Drive – London karting to launch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in late 2023

Formula 1 and Tottenham Hotspur have announced the official name of their new immersive karting experience: F1 Drive - London. Part of a long-term partnership between F1 and the English Premier League football club, F1 Drive will be the world’s first in-stadium electric karting facility and London’s longest indoor karting track. The experience will open to the public in late 2023, while the track layout and e-karts will be revealed later this summer. A fully-electric karting experience, it will support Formula 1’s drive for greater access and opportunity to the lower levels of motorsport, and through the partnership both F1 and Tottenham will explore ways to promote diversity and inclusion within the motorsport industry.  The track  Thanks to the space afforded by the retrac...

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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 2024 Uefa Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will be held at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 1 June 2024. The highlight of European football’s club calendar returns to the iconic 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 News 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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24Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Bucket List, Guides

Sports travel bucket list: best sports museums in UK and London

If sporting history and memorabilia is your thing, then there are plenty of places to visit in Britain. From football and rugby to cricket and tennis, the UK has a wide range of world-class sports museums for fans to experience. Here we pick out some the best sports museums to visit in the UK and in London. Football museums National Football Museum Where: Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, England Website: nationalfootballmuseum.comReview Scottish Football Museum Where: Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland Website: scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk  Wembley Stadium Tour and Museum Where: Wembley, London, England Website: wembleytours.comHow to book: Buy a Gift | Red Letter Days  Arsenal FC Museum Where: Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Road,...

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2025 TCS London Marathon

The TCS London Marathon will be held on the streets of the UK’s capital city on Sunday 27 April 2025. Renowned for its scenic route through the heart of London, the marathon attracts elite athletes, enthusiastic amateurs, and charity fundraisers from around the globe. The marathon's 26.2-mile (42.195km) course remains largely unchanged, offering participants a tour of London's iconic landmarks:  Start: Runners commence in Greenwich Park, with three distinct starting points that merge by the three-mile marker.  Mile 6: Participants pass the historic Cutty Sark in Greenwich.  Mile 12: The route crosses the emblematic Tower Bridge, a highlight for many runners.  Mile 18: The towering skyscrapers of Canary Wharf come into view.  Mile 22: Runners navigate past the historic T...

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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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22Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Sports Travel

Cardinals to play Cubs in 2023 Major League Baseball London Series

Major League Baseball (MLB) will return to London in 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.  In 2019 MLB held its first regular-season games in Europe with the Yankees playing the Red Sox at London Stadium. The Cardinals and Cubs were due to play in London in 2020, but the series was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The 2023 London Series is part of the MLB World Tour, which will also see regular-season and exhibition games played in Asia, Mexico, Latin America and Europe through to the 2026 season. When asked about the London Series, Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman said: “Sick. Unreal. Honestly, London ...

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1Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Venues & Stadiums

Watching the Lionesses win at Wembley: ‘the best atmosphere I’ve ever experienced’

In this blog post, Sports Tourism Media co-editor Mike Starling looks back on a glorious day out at Wembley Stadium for the Uefa Women’s Euro final between England and Germany... Just before she scored her winning goal, England hero Chloe Kelly looked towards us in the stands and urged the fans to roar the Lionesses on for the last minutes of the Uefa Women’s Euro final.  There was 110 minutes on the clock and seconds later Lauren Hemp swung in a corner which, after a goalmouth scramble, found Kelly who toe poked the ball home from close range. It may have been scrappy, but like Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick strike in 1966 and Gazza’s stunner against Scotland in 1996, Kelly’s Wembley goal is one that will go down in English football folklore. The forward’s now-iconic “taking-her-s...

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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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29May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Sports Business

Major League Baseball hits a home run for London’s sports tourism portfolio

London’s position as a leading international sports city has been strengthened after a new long-term partnership was agreed with Major League Baseball (MLB). It has been confirmed that regular-season MLB matches will return to the UK capital in 2023, 2024 and 2026.  The first MLB London Series match to be played in the UK was in 2019 when the Boston Red Sox took on the New York Yankees in two games at the London Stadium. More than 60,000 fans were in attendance in both games.  As well as the upcoming regular-season matches, London’s Crystal Palace Park will also host the MLB Home Run Derby X on 9 July 2022. The competition will feature four historic franchises: the Red Sox, Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. According to MLB, each team will include a former player (...

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Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic 2024 at The Hurlingham Club

The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic will return to The Hurlingham Club in Fulham, west London from 25-29 June 2024. An all-star line-up has been announced with top men’s tennis players including world No.5 Alexander Zverev, world No.12 Holger Rune, world No.17 Karen Khachanov, world No.21 Frances Tiafoe and British No.1 Cameron Norrie confirmed for the 30th edition of the grass court tournament.  A very limited number of tickets are now on sale for the public to attend on Saturday 29 June, starting at £198. Attendees will have exclusive access to the pristine grounds of The Hurlingham Club, two ATP singles matches featuring four top ranked players and a legends doubles match. Guests will also be treated to complimentary Whispering Angel rosé and other wines, cocktails, beers, and soft dri...

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21Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Guides, Sports Travel

2022 Chestertons Polo in the Park event guide

Chestertons Polo in the Park, one of London’s most popular summer sporting events, returns to Fulham’s Hurlingham Park in June 2022.  A firm fixture in the social calendar, the three-day polo event is not just about the world-class sport, but also the fashion, food, fun and family. International Friday, Ladies Day and Finals Day feature on the 10-12 June schedule.  Friday 10 June: International FridayAn action-packed day to kick-start the tournament, including the Frasers England Polo Team taking to the hallowed turf of Hurlingham Park for an international match. The day will kick off at 12pm and host four highly-contested matches from 2.30pm onwards.  Saturday 11 June: Ladies’ Day  Come and raise a glass to summer on Ladies Day – a great excuse to dress up and enjoy a day o...

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