Venues
- Alexander Stadium.
- Arena Birmingham.
- Coventry Arena.
- Edgbaston Cricket Ground.
- National Exhibition Centre.
- Smithfield.
- Sandwell Aquatics Centre.
- Sutton Park.
What stadiums are being used for the Commonwealth Games?
Established in 1976, the Alexander Stadium in the Perry Barr suburban region of Birmingham is the main venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Where are the venues for the Commonwealth Games?
Commonwealth GamesEvent locations
What will the Alexander Stadium be used for after the Commonwealth Games?
Alexander Stadium
Post-Games it will revert to a permanent capacity of around 18,000, the largest permanent facility capable of hosting major athletics in the UK. The development of the stadium will support elite sporting opportunities and will further community access all year round.
Where are Commonwealth Games 2022 being held?
Birmingham 2022
Home of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
What stadium is being used for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games?
Alexander Stadium
Alexander Stadium is a track and field athletics stadium in Perry Park, Birmingham, England. It hosted the athletics and opening/closing ceremonies of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Alexander Stadium.
| Operator | Birmingham City Council |
| Capacity | 18,000 32,000 (2022 Commenwealth Games) |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Broke ground | 1975 |
| Opened | 1976 |
Are Birmingham City moving to Alexander Stadium?
The venue has been handed over by the city council to Birmingham 2022 for this summer’s Commonwealth Games. The council has overseen the £72million project to revamp the stadium ahead of the biggest event in the city’s history.
Where is the new swimming pool for Commonwealth Games?
Sandwell Aquatics Centre
After successfully hosting the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games swimming and diving events at the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick, we are now ready to move onto the next phase of the project.
Where is the Birmingham Commonwealth Games?
The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, was an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations that took place in Birmingham, England between 28 July and 8 August 2022.
Where is the swimming being held for Commonwealth Games?
Birmingham, England
Swimming was among the sports contested at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham, England. The sport had been staged in all twenty-one previous editions of the Games thus far, and will be contested in England for the third time.
Will Perry Barr be ready for Commonwealth Games?
Perry Barr container park plans not ready for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Where are the athletes staying for the Commonwealth Games?
Athletes and officials will instead be housed at the University of Warwick, University of Birmingham and the NEC Hotel Campus.
Can I bring a blanket into Commonwealth Stadium?
Fans will be able to bring blankets by tossing them over a shoulder or arm. They can be easily screened by security staff.
Where is the 2034 Commonwealth Games?
Victoria was confirmed as host after engaging in a period of exclusive dialogue with the CGF and Commonwealth Games Australia since February. Sadleir said the process of awarding the Games was among the proposals that would be tabled to the CGF Board.
Where is 2023 Commonwealth Games?
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago will be staging the seventh edition of this competition in 2023. The first Commonwealth Youth Games was held in Scotland in 2000 with the event subsequently going to Australia, India, Isle of Man, Samoa and most recently the Bahamas in 2017.
Where will the 2026 Commonwealth Games be held?
2026 Commonwealth GamesLocation
Where are Birmingham University hockey pitches?
Hockey Pitches
We have two water-based pitches located opposite the Sport & Fitness club.
Where in Birmingham is the opening of the Commonwealth Games?
the Alexander Stadium
The opening ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games took place on the evening of Thursday 28 July in the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham.
Is Coventry Stadium the same as Coventry Arena?
Since officially opening in 2005, Coventry Stadium and Arena has become a world-class destination in Coventry. The Stadium can accommodate more than 32,500 spectators, with the capacity rising to 40,000 for music events, and is also home to Premiership Rugby Team Wasps and Coventry City FC.
Is Birmingham the youngest city in Europe?
At the heart of Birmingham’s steady growth lies a thriving young community. As the youngest city in Europe, with 40% of its population under the age of 25 and a graduate retention rate of 46%, Birmingham offers ample career opportunities for Millennials and Generation Z.
Is Edgbaston Birmingham a nice place to live?
Edgbaston. The birthplace of the British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, Edgbaston has always been one of Birmingham’s more affluent suburbs. Today, it remains one of the city’s most popular residential areas thanks to a wide variety of attractions.