Amazing August | a Summer Alive With Sport
Amazing August: A Summer Alive With Sport
August has been a month packed with world-class sport, inspiring moments, and a love of Manchester!
Womens Rugby World Cup 2025 – Making History
We welcomed four international teams to Salford Community Stadium, with two thrilling clashes in front of 11,403 fans. The Fan Zone at Piccadilly Gardens also buzzed with family fun, local showcases & MCR Live 25 energy over the two matchday weekends. Learn more here.
Nba Basketball Without Borders
60 of Europe’s brightest young players trained at the National Basketball Centre with NBA & WNBA legends. Eyes now turn to 2027… where Manchester makes history as the only non-capital city in Europe to host an NBA game at Co-op Live – a testament to our city’s sporting credentials on the global stage!
UK B-Boy Championships – World Breaking Finals
Aviva Studios hosted the world’s best breakers in a fusion of sport, music & culture. Manchester proving once again we’re a stage for the biggest and boldest global events.
Hough End Leisure Centre
Proudly named a finalist for North Leisure Centre of the Year at the UKactive Awards! Membership up 30%, participation up 25% – proof of the power of active communities and investing in the future.
Super League Basketball Finals
Just announced: AO Arena will host the men’s & women’s Basketball Cup Finals in an epic March double-header – a first for Manchester! Tickets pre-sale available here.
Northern Grit, Sporting Glory
Just announced: A new landmark event shining a spotlight on Greater Manchester’s trailblazing women in sport – celebrating success, sparking investment & showcasing our heart, grit & purpose. Find out more here.
Manchester is #AliveWithSport
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