English level: B2-C2
Sports fans are in for a treat this summer as there are many notable live events happening in and around London. If getting tickets to the live games or matches isn’t your thing, there are lots of opportunities to watch the action on big screens in parks or in your local pub. Expect loud singing and a very lively atmosphere wherever you are. Have a look at our top picks below:
Tennis grand slam: The Championships Wimbledon
Wimbledon is perhaps one of the most famous sporting events in the world and it takes place right here in London! Whether you are a fan of tennis or not, a day at Wimbledon is a wonderful experience and the atmosphere is always lively. If you’d like tickets, you can enter a ballot (a bit like a competition) where ticket winners will be chosen at random. Alternatively, you can go to the grounds and queue for return tickets on the day. You can also get a ground pass, which gives you access to the smaller courts as well as the bars and restaurants, to enjoy some strawberries and cream. Yum!
When: 27 June – 10 July 2022
Where: All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, London SW19, England
Tickets: https://www.wimbledon.com/
Men’s rugby union: Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final
For the rugby fans among you, the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final is a must-see. The game takes place in London’s famous Twickenham stadium where you’ll be surrounded by 80,000 screaming fans! The match is also interspersed with live music which this year comes from British singer songwriter Sophie Ellie Bexter. All in all, you will get to experience world class rugby, live music and plenty of tasty food and drink. Tickets start from £20 for under 16s and £40 for adults. Don’t delay, grab yours and get ready to sing and shout!
When: Saturday 18 June 2022
Where: Twickenham Stadium, London
Tickets: https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/final/
F1 British Grand Prix
Petrol heads (an informal phrase for a car fanatic) will be flocking to Silverstone this July to catch the British Grand Prix. Over the weekend, you will be able to catch some world-famous teams and drivers as well as music, food, drink and plenty of races. Tickets are not cheap but if you are a dedicated fan, this is your one opportunity to see F1 in the UK this summer. A weekend pass will cost you an eye-watering £670, however there are some day tickets still up for grabs and start from £115.
When: 1-3 July 2022
Where: Silverstone Circuit, England
Tickets: https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/formula-1-british-grand-prix/prices
UEFA women’s Euros
Football fever will be back in England this July as the nation prepares to host the UEFA women’s Euros. England will be joined by 15 other nations all hoping to lift the trophy at London’s Wembley Stadium on 31st July. Matches are happening across the country including in Brighton, Southampton, and Brentford which are all short train journeys away. As mentioned, the final is right here in London, and we have our fingers and toes crossed that the England team will be there!
When: 6-31 July 2022
Where: England
Tickets: https://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/
MLB Home Run Derby X
The UK is not exactly famous for baseball, however if its your thing, some of the biggest teams from across the pond will be playing in London this July. Players from the four major league clubs – Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will be there plus singer AJ Tracey. The event has a real festival feel with live music, food trucks, gaming and even fashion events. Tickets are still available and at £33 per adult, it is one of the more reasonably priced sporting events happening this summer season.
When: 9 July 2022
Where: Crystal Palace Park, London
Tickets: ticketmaster.co.uk
Glossary:
In for a treat – be certain to enjoy something
Isn’t your thing – something you wouldn’t like
Notable – important
Ballot – a lottery to decide who gets tickets
Interspersed – in between other things
World class – among the best in the world
Eye-watering – very surprising due to the amount of money
Up for grabs – available
Football fever – state of excitement for football
Fingers and toes crossed – to hope something will happen
Across the pond – refers to crossing the Atlantic Ocean to get to the US
Festival feel – something seems like a festival with different activities going on