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Sports facilities and events management

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

Sports facilities and events management

Bringing world-class sport to local communities

Running world-class Olympic and Commonwealth Games facilities, and supporting 25,000 athletes through our GLL Sport Foundation, 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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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 Copper Box Arena, Manchester Aquatics Centre, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre and Lee Valley VeloPark. 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.

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We pride ourselves on maximising venue potential through innovative programming and commercial opportunities. Our approach ensures these exceptional facilities remain financially sustainable while maintaining their position as centres of sporting excellence and community engagement.

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Over 28,000 UK athletes supported

Olympic & Commonwealth legacy venues

Leading UK esports venue operator

Broad event portfolio from sport to conferences