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Birmingham to host 2027 Invictus Games

The English city of Birmingham has been awarded hosting rights for the 2027 edition of the Invictus Games, with the event to take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

Birmingham City owners acquire land for ‘world-class’ stadium

The owners of Birmingham City have acquired a 48-acre site in Bordesley Park with a view to creating a new sports quarter that can house a “world-class” stadium for the Championship club.

Government report finds Birmingham 2022 contributed nearly £1.2bn to economy

A government report has found that the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed almost £1.2bn ($1.5bn/€1.4bn) to the UK economy, with nearly half of that in the West Midlands alone.

Birmingham City ‘acquires land’ for potential new stadium

Championship football club Birmingham City has reportedly acquired a 48-acre site from Birmingham City Council with a view to potentially building a new stadium.

Birmingham announces test event for reopening of Kop Lower stand

The Kop Lower stand at Birmingham City’s St. Andrew’s stadium will be open to fans for the first time since March 2020 on Sunday.

US businessman finalises investment in Birmingham City

Tom Wagner, co-founder of New York-based Knighthead Capital Management, has agreed to acquire a stake in Birmingham City and assume ownership of the Championship club’s home stadium, St. Andrew’s.

Birmingham City provides update on St. Andrew’s work, details safe standing plan

English Championship football club Birmingham City has confirmed plans to introduce safe standing at St. Andrew’s and announced that repair work in the lower sections of the Kop and Tilton Road stands is scheduled for completion during the 2023-24 season.

Birmingham 2022 contributes £870m to UK economy, report shows

A new interim study has revealed that the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed at least £870m (€982m/$1.06bn) to the UK economy.

Alexander Stadium to host 2026 European Athletics Championships

Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium has been awarded hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the European Athletics Championships. It will mark…

Council to discuss £21m legacy plan for Alexander Stadium

Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet will convene next week to discuss legacy plans for the renovated Alexander Stadium and surrounding parkland…

Coventry hits out after stadium pitch becomes ‘unplayable’

English Championship football club Coventry City has expressed its frustrations after its match scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday) against Wigan Athletic…

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