Get ready to ignite your Olympic spirit, Greater Manchester! With the Paris 2024 games in full swing, we're bringing the excitement and camaraderie of the Olympics right to your doorstep. We've scoured the region for the most exciting events, from sporty challenges to creative workshops and cultural celebrations, all inspired by the Olympics.
The UK is a country that loves and appreciates sport. We all remember the fabulous London Olympics in 2012! Manchester itself is a great sporting city, with endless matches and tournaments and lots of sports-mad fans running around. This year, it is time for France to shine with…
Join Trafford Palazzo for a Summer Sporting Extravaganza! The school holidays are here so they are kicking off a five-week sporting extravaganza to celebrate the Olympic games and keep families entertained this summer. From Olympic themed craft workshops to retro gaming arcades and French…
Stockport town centre is gearing up for a summer filled with sport celebrations with free activities at Merseyway and Viaduct Park to help local children stay active during the school holidays. From sprinting, hurdles, long jump, rhythm gymnastics, climbing and more, children can try out a whole…
Come and join in for a fun, creative session where you'll get to design your very own sports kits! Channel your inner Olympic athlete and create a snazzy kit for whatever sport you like using collage and craft materials. During this workshop we'll be exploring the story of Danny Herman, a…
Visit Chester Zoo and celebrate an incredible summer of sport. 20 July - 1 September. Who can run the fastest? Lift the most? Jump the furthest? Test your agility and go head-to-head with a cheetah, with animal inspired activities and games. Compete with your friends and family and see who will top…
Get ready for a summer full of activity and excitement at Printworks, as Manchester's leading entertainment complex gears up for a bonanza of free family-friendly sporting celebrations. Weekly gaming sessions, a thrilling basketball tournament, a kids' archery class, appearances from famous…
Manchester United Legends
Come and join two Manchester United Legends as they chat about their action packed football careers…
17 Feb 2025An Evening with Jimmy White
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19 Feb 20252025 Lloyds British National Track Championships
The 2025 Lloyds British National Track Championships will be making its return to the home of…
21 Feb 2025Manchester Storm
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22 Feb 2025Salford City Wrestling Presents "Coronation"
SALFORD CITY WRESTLING presents "Coronation" Family-Friendly Pro wrestling live from The…
28 Feb 2025An Afternoon with Manchester United Legends: FA Cup Special
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23 Mar 2025Premier League Darts
BetMGM Premier League Darts will be back in Manchester in 2024, as the AO Arena hosts another…
10 Apr 2025Red Bull Featured
Red Bull Featured is a brand new BMX competition and the brainchild of BMX legend Sebastian (Bas…
12 Apr 2025Harlem Globetrotters
Prepare for an electrifying experience as the iconic Harlem Globetrotters announce their highly…
23 Apr 2025Lagan's Cycle Challenge 2025
Lagan's Cycle Challenge, developed in 2016 in memory of Lagan, brings in cyclists across the…
27 Apr 2025IRONMAN 70.3
When IRONMAN was conceived by John and Judy Collins in 1978, it combined three of Hawaii's most…
08 Jun 2025Vitality International T20: England Women v India Women
The summer in Manchester will kick off as international women’s cricket returns to Emirates…
09 Jul 2025Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
Starting from Media City Salford this invigorating ride will take you along country lanes to the…
13 Jul 2025Rothesay Test Match: England v India
Emirates Old Trafford will stage the second Rothesay Men’s Test match of the series between…
23 Jul 2025The Hundred: Manchester Original VS Southern Brave
Manchester Original VS Southern Brave Manchester Originals' fixtures have been announced for the…
06 Aug 2025The Hundred: Manchester Originals VS London Spirit
Manchester Originals VS London Spirit Manchester Originals' fixtures have been announced for the…
11 Aug 2025The Hundred: Manchester Originals VS Northern Superchargers
Manchester Originals VS Northern Superchargers Manchester Originals' fixtures have been…
17 Aug 2025Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
For the first time ever, the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will be hosted across eight…
22 Aug 2025The Hundred: Manchester Originals VS Birmingham Phoenix
Manchester Originals VS Birmingham Phoenix Manchester Originals' fixtures have been announced…
24 Aug 2025Manchester 100 Bike Ride
A great 'Century' ride - a choice of 100 mile or 100km routes along beautiful lanes through…
31 Aug 2025World Boxing Championships 2025
Liverpool is set to host the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 for Elite men and women at…
04 Sep 2025Vitality International T20: England v South Africa
England will face South Africa in a Vitality Men’s International T20 on Friday 12 September…
12 Sep 2025Runthrough 10K
Staged each month, this fast, undulating, road-closed 10k race set at the beautiful Tatton Park in…
11 Oct 2025