Sports & Events Management

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We operate world-class venues that inspire sporting excellence and create unforgettable experiences.

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We manage some of the UK’s most prestigious sporting venues, including Olympic legacy facilities and international competition spaces. Our expertise ideally equips us to host major sporting events, creating environments where both elite athletes and local communities can thrive.

Our venues include the iconic:

At the heart of every great event is a great partnership, and we’re here to be yours. Whether you're planning a grassroots sports competition, a national championship, a charity fundraiser, a community celebration, or a corporate showcase, we provide the expert support, professional facilities, and flexible spaces to make it happen.

Our experienced events team works closely with you from concept to delivery, ensuring every detail is aligned with your goals. so your event not only runs smoothly, but leaves a lasting impact. We host everything from swimming galas and esports tournaments to conferences, awards nights, film shoots, exhibitions, and more. Each venue offers a unique combination of high-performance infrastructure and community accessibility - from indoor courts and pools to large halls, studios, hospitality suites and outdoor spaces. Many also feature specialist amenities such as staging, lighting, AV equipment, catering options, and event-day staffing.

Our mission is to help you deliver events that matter; whether you're inspiring the next generation of athletes, celebrating local heroes, or building stronger connections through shared experiences. By unlocking the full potential of these spaces, we keep them thriving: financially sustainable, environmentally responsible, and open to all.

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Beyond traditional sports, we’ve established ourselves as industry leaders in emerging areas like eSports, while maintaining versatile spaces that accommodate everything from national championships and music concerts to local community events.

Running world-class Olympic and Commonwealth Games facilities, and supporting 25,000 athletes through our GLL Sport Foundationopen_in_new, we transform sporting venues into community assets that bring measurable social and economic benefits. Our diverse portfolio also includes spaces ideal for venue hire, catering to a wide range of events from corporate functions to private celebrations.

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Sports facilities and events management

Bringing world-class sport and events to local communities

Events that bring people together

GLL Sport Foundation

Our achievements in sports and events

28,000+ athletes supported across the UK

Olympic & Commonwealth legacy venues

#1 leading UK eSports venue operator

Broad event portfolio from sport to conferences