In 2024, London emerged as the world's leading city for sporting events, hosting over 50 major fixtures attended by 500,000 fans and watched by 200 million viewers. The capital generated £230 million from these events, underlining its role as a hub for international sports. Upcoming events include the Women's Rugby World Cup and plans for future major competitions like the Olympics and the Superbowl. Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed pride in London's sports legacy and its capacity to stage large-scale events.
A new report by City Hall has revealed that major sporting events made £230 million for the capital last year, with more than 500,000 fans attending fixtures in the city.
This year London will host the Women's Rugby World Cup and the Grand Sumo Tournament, showcasing the city's rich sporting culture.
London is the sporting capital of the world and I am proud that we have such a strong track record of staging the biggest and best international events in our great city.
With ambitions to host the Superbowl, Olympics, World Athletics Championship, and WrestleMania, London aims to maintain its status as a premier sports destination.
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