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Sheffield - Lighting the Flame for Sport

Sheffield is your first class destination for sport.

Our unique combination of stunning facilities, a thriving events programme, internationally renowned research plus a sports industry cluster, places the City at the forefront of sport in the UK and internationally.

Sheffield is the UK's first National City of Sport, recognition of its sporting credibility built on years of investment and experience in enabling sportsmen and women to fulfil their aspirations.

"Sheffield is an exciting sporting city with world class facilities and a deserved reputation for sporting innovation. It has become a leading model not just in the United Kingdom, but worldwide, for staging high-quality international events."

Right Honourable Richard Caborn, Sheffield Member of Parliament

Take a look at our world class facilities and learn a little more about Sheffield's sporting offer.

Featured venue

Mount St Mary's College
Mount St Mary's College, founded in 1842, is a boarding and day school situated in beautiful countryside, with extensive grounds, just 20 minutes from the centre of Sheffield.

Featured sport

Swimming
"Sheffield is an excellent venue for swimming, the Sheffield team understand the needs of our sport and have the right experience to stage truly world class events" David Sparkes, Chief Executive, Amateur Swimming Association

News
Did you know?

English Institute of Sport (Sheffield) is a National High Performance Centre for boxing, volleyball, handball and basketball