Published on 01-01-2015
Birmingham: sport events that you should not miss.
Birmingham has been home to more sport events than any other city in UK and throughout time, has become an international capital for sport events. The offer of competitive sports is so broad that there are events to suit all tastes: from golf to cricket; from horsing to athletics.
Athletics
Besides being the hotspot for UK athletics, Birmingham has hosted many World and European championships. There are 4 big clubs, being Birchfield Harriers the most outstanding with world champions such as Denise Lewis and Ashia Hansen, among others. Can´t miss Sainsbury's British Championships!
If you are an amateur runner join the Bupa Great Run, the biggest half marathon in The Midlands.
Golf
The Beltry course has hosted four times the Ryder Cup, so it goes without saying that a visit to this course must be on the bucket list of every golfer. Other interesting courses are: Nailcote Hall, Harbourne and West Midlands Golf Club.
Cricket
Edgbaston Cricket Ground is England´s most famous sporting venue for this amazing sport, which was born in this country. This stadium has hosted Test Match Cricket for over a century.
Football
Birmingham counts on 5 top clubs so there is plenty of choice here. Assisting a match at Villa Park or at least a stadium tour is a must if you are football-lover.
Tennis
Every year the city hosts Aegon Classis Tennis Tournament and brings close world- class players. Don´t miss this event if you enjoy live tennis!
Horsing
A massive event which has been celebrated during more than 60 years and welcomes 1.600 horses and ponies, 1.500 competitors and 65.000 spectators.
Rugby
Worcester Warriors Rugby Football Club and Moseley Rigby Club bring top class rugby action to the city. As a curiosity, Sixways Stadium is used every day of the year and attracts thousands of visitors on match days.