Written questions

Sports

2026-06-07 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 7827 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many sporting events her Department estimates may meet the framework conditions in clause 3 of the Sporting Events Bill over the next ten years.

Answer

In the first instance, the UK government intends to use the framework to deliver commitments for UEFA EURO 2028. It will also be used if the UK and Ireland’s bid to host the Women’s FIFA World Cup 2035 is successful, and others as we look to secure furthe...