In 2023, Manchester was announced as one of the top five Sport Cities in the world (BCW), our fifth consecutive year in the top ten, testament to our rich sporting heritage and significant sports and events infrastructure.
Manchester is a globally accessible city, a welcoming and affordable visitor destination with a deep-rooted appetite for hosting major sports events and a commitment to world class event delivery.
Manchester, home to BBC Sport, ITV and with a population of 7.2 million within a 1-hour drive, offers sports the opportunity to engage with extensive audiences. This, alongside our status as an experienced host city partner and our strong commitment to event marketing makes Manchester a commercially sound proposition.
Manchester’s Sport Bidding Unit, which includes representatives from Manchester City Council, Marketing Manchester and Manchester Active, aims to ensure that every event hosted in the city drives wider benefits for our communities and the growth of your sport.
We look forward to talking with you in Birmingham!
