Sport and leisure news

• Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships

  Proposals to extend Birmingham’s status as the home of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships until 2026 are due for discussion by the city council’s Cabinet on December 14.

  

  Published 7th December 2021.

• New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city

  The long-term future of indoor athletics in Birmingham is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and Birmingham City Council.

  

  Published 27th August 2021.

• Alexander Stadium contractor shows support for local communities

  Alexander Stadium contractor McLaughlin & Harvey launches You Matter Communities to provide resources for the local area.

  

  Published 3rd August 2020.

• Contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium awarded to McLaughlin & Harvey

  The contract to redevelop Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium into a high-quality venue for diverse sporting, leisure, community and cultural events has been awarded by the council to McLaughlin & Harvey.

  

  Published 18th March 2020.

• Raising the roof at Moseley Road Baths

  Thanks to partnership working between community groups, national and international organisations and Birmingham City Council, the Gala Pool roof at Moseley Road Baths has been repaired.

  

  Published 12th February 2020.

• Sports playing pitch strategy is published

  Protecting the existing supply of sports playing pitches, enhancing them and providing extra new sites wherever possible are the key themes underpinning a new strategy to promote sport at all levels.

  Published 22nd June 2018.

• On Valentine's Day, Birmingham proves it loves sport

  In March Birmingham will once again prove that it loves sport when the city hosts three major sports events in three Commonwealth sports, all in one venue - Arena Birmingham.

  Published 14th February 2018.

• Stechford’s new leisure centre is now open

  Is your new year’s resolution to get fit and active? If you live in east Birmingham there’s a great incentive with the opening of the brand new Stechford Leisure Centre on Station Road.

  Published 9th January 2018.

• Birmingham and Solihull blazing trail on sports and activity

  Birmingham and Solihull has been chosen by Sport England as a pilot area to work with on a bold new approach to build healthier, more active communities across England.

  Published 5th December 2017.

• Preparations "on track for an amazing" World Indoors

  Following a visit to Birmingham last week, the IAAF is confident the preparations of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) are on track to host an amazing IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham.

  Published 4th October 2017.

• US athletics stars take part in city Sports Festival

  To coincide with USA Track and Field’s training camp in Birmingham, a community sports festival took place in the city’s Perry Park.

  Published 31st July 2017.

• American and Jamaican athletes attend Civic Service at Birmingham Cathedral

  Athletes, coaches and staff from USA Track & Field (USATF) and the Jamaican Track and Field team were invited to a special civic service, which was held at Birmingham Cathedral on Saturday (29 July).

  

  Published 30th July 2017.

• USA Track & Field back in Birmingham ahead of IAAF World Championships

  More than 150 athletes, officials and staff representing USA Track & Field (USATF) are staying in Birmingham at the end of July, ahead of the IAAF World Championships.

  

  Published 28th July 2017.

• IAAF World Indoor mascot revealed

  Ruby the Red Panda, the official mascot for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018, has been unveiled with the help of World Championship 1500m silver medallist, Hannah England.

  

  Published 28th June 2017.

• City unveils vision and logo for 2022 Commonwealth Games

  Birmingham's Commonwealth Games Steering Group has submitted its Preliminary Questionnaire response for bidding to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games to the DCMS

  

  Published 19th June 2017.

• USA Track & Field confirm Birmingham training camp

  USA Track & Field confirm Birmingham training camp ahead of the IAAF World Championships in London this summer.

  

  Published 20th February 2017.

• Commonwealth Games 2026 feasibility study

  The process to formally draw up a feasibility study for a Birmingham bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is now out of the starting blocks.

  Published 16th January 2017.