5 Things You Should Know About Sport In Birmingham
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Speaking of which, here’s 5 things that you should know about sport in Birmingham:
- Iconic Host City
Birmingham is already one of the UK’s most experienced major‑event hosts. And there’s plenty to look forward to with the city’s biggest ever allocation of international cricket matches, European Athletics Championships 2026, Invictus Games 2027 and UEFA 2028 all coming to the city.
- Built For Big Moments
Whether it’s Test cricket at Edgbaston, Premier League football at Villa Park, top‑flight fixtures at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, international athletics at the Alexander Stadium, multi-sport events at the NEC Group, elite women’s tennis at Edgbaston Priory Club or world‑class golf at The Belfry — Birmingham’s venues are built for atmosphere, scale and unforgettable sporting moments.
- Investing in Sport – At Scale
Birmingham is raising its game at pace. Knighthead Capital’s £3bn investment is set to transform East Birmingham into a world‑class Sports Quarter, complete with a 62,000‑seat stadium and elite training facilities. Add to that a £46m upgrade at Edgbaston Stadium and planned redevelopment to boost Villa Park’s capacity to 50,000, and it’s clear: the city is building a sporting future at scale.
- Where Local Talent Becomes World Class
Birmingham grows sporting talent from the ground up. The city is home to the legendary Birchfield Harriers, who have produced over 100 Olympians and remain one of the UK’s powerhouse athletics clubs. Add to that our major teams — Aston Villa and Birmingham City in football, Warwickshire County Cricket Club at Edgbaston — developing the next generation, plus thriving communities in netball, hockey, beach volleyball, kabaddi and more. This is a city where sport is played, supported and celebrated at every level.
- Game-Changing Sporting Heritage
Birmingham is the birthplace of lawn tennis (aka the tennis of Wimbledon): the very first game was played in the city in 1859. This historic first sits alongside other Midlands sporting innovations, including the creation of the world’s first football league in nearby Aston.
In a nutshell: Birmingham bold, brilliant and brimming with possibility. If you believe in championing the good news, backing local ambition and amplifying what makes this place special find out more about Brumbassadors here.
For more about sporting events in Birmingham at Visit Birmingham & the West Midlands.
