Sports
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to apply to host any major sporting games on behalf of the UK.
Answered by Stephanie Peacock
The UK has a global reputation for hosting major sporting events successfully. The Government continues to work with our expert arm’s-length body, UK Sport, to grow and develop our strong pipeline of events, ensuring these reflect this Government’s missions, as well as our sporting priorities.
Upcoming, secured events include the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025, with the European Athletics Championships, Glasgow Commonwealth Games and T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup taking place in 2026. In 2028 the UK and Ireland will host the men's European Football Championships ‘EURO 2028’, which will be the biggest sporting event the UK and Ireland have ever jointly hosted.
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