Sports events

We have experience hosting major international sports events and have previously acted as the host council for the following events: We also help Belfast-based sports clubs and organisations stage key events annually, through our Support for Sport funding programme.

Upcoming events funded by us include:


Image: Tenpin bowling pins and ball Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships

Date: 22-30 November
Venue: Dundonald Ice Bowl


Image: Poster advertising Kickboxing Mania 2008 event Kickboxing Mania 2008

Date: 1 December
Venue: Belfast Waterfront

Image: Participants get ready to take part in the Between the Bridges Fun Run Between the Bridges Fun Run

Date: 8 March 2009
Venue: Westlink

Image: Tall ship Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009

Date: 13-16 August 2009
Venue: Throughout Belfast city centre

Image: Gaelic footballers Northern Bank Ulster Minor Club Football Tournament

Date: 30 November to 1 January 2009
Venue: St Pauls' Gaelic Athletic Club, Shaw's Road, Belfast

Image: Kickboxers World Kickboxing Championships 2008

Date: 12 December
Venue: Ballysillan Leisure Centre

Athletics International Irish Indoor Athletic Championships

Date: 7 - 8 February 2009
Venue: Odyssey Arena

Image: Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon logo Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon

Date: 4 May 2009
Venue: Belfast City Hall