Sporting Events
Birmingham is home to more World and European events than any other UK city. The Birmingham sports calendar is jam packed. Every week during the season, chances are that there’ll be a Premier League football game in town and Test cricket is a regular visitor.
Here’s a selection of events coming up soon. The best way to keep up to date is to visit our What's On Calendar.
Events for your diary
Aviva Grand Prix, The NIA, 18 February 2012
Widely regarded as the world’s best indoor athletics event, the Aviva Grand Prix brings together stars from the Aviva GB&NI team with elite athletes from around the globe for an afternoon of exhilarating athletics action.
Find out more about the Aviva Grand Prix here
Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships, The NIA, 6 - 11 March 2012
The most prestigious event in the badminton calendar is back!
The NIA in Birmingham will host the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships and from 6 - 11 March 2012 it will open its doors to the finest badminton talent from around the globe.
Birmingham welcomes the Olympic Flame,
30 June 2012
For 70 days across the UK from 19 May - 27 July 2012 the Olympic flame will be carried in a relay by 8,000 torchbearers. The torch will arrive from Derby into Birmingham on Saturday 30 June 2012 and there will be an Olympic Torch evening to celebrate.
Find out more about the Olympic Torch Relay here