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Liverpool, a sporting city!

Liverpool City Region is one of the UK’s most dynamic sporting destinations, attracting visitors with its world‑class venues, iconic events and unbeatable atmosphere. Football remains at its heart, with Liverpool FC and Everton FC offering unforgettable matchday experiences. Rugby league thrives in St Helens, home to the powerhouse St Helens RFC, while Aintree Racecourse hosts the globally renowned Grand National each spring.

Golf is one of the region’s greatest strengths. The Liverpool City Region sits at the heart of England’s Golf Coast, boasting some of the finest links courses in the world. Visitors can tee off at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, host of multiple Open Championships, or challenge the dramatic dunes of Royal Birkdale and Formby. These championship courses attract golfers a premium play, stunning coastal scenery and rich sporting heritage.

With a coastline perfect for watersports, from sailing to paddleboarding, plus cycling routes, athletics facilities and major sporting festivals, the region offers something for every enthusiast.

Two photos, one of someone touching a This is Anfield Sign and one of a family taking a selfie at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Explore Football in Liverpool

Whether you’re cheering from the stands, exploring behind the scenes or soaking up the matchday atmosphere in the pubs and streets, Liverpool lives and breathes football.

The Royal Birkdale golf club at the end of a gold course with green grass and grassy bunkers.

Explore Golf in Liverpool City Region

From world-famous championship links to welcoming parkland courses, Liverpool City Region is one of the UK’s premier golf destinations.

Hill Dickinson Stadium Tours

Hill Dickinson Stadium Tours

Go behind the scenes at Hill Dickinson Stadium and be among the first to experience the inner…

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour

See areas of the stadium: the state-of-the-art Home Team dressing room, Away Team dressing room…

Aintree Racecourse

Aintree Racecourse

The race lasts 10 minutes; the experience lasts a life time. For a few brief moments each…

Royal Birkdale Golf Club

Royal Birkdale Golf Club

Among the many great courses along the Northwest coast, Royal Birkdale stands out as a perfect…

St Helens Saints R.F.C

St Helens Saints R.F.C

Saints has a long and glorious history that dates back to its formation in 1873. Since then…

Haydock Park Racecourse

Haydock Park Racecourse

Do you know about the history of Haydock Park? Haydock Park is often advertised as…

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre is a £10 million centre offering a variety of water sports…

Liverpool Watersports Centre

Liverpool Watersports Centre

Liverpool Watersports Centre offers a thrilling range of water-based activities on the scenic…

Upper Deck Golf

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Upper Deck Golf

Play an epic round of golf inside Hill Dickinson Stadium! Upper Deck Golf is an unforgettable…

Magic Weekend 2026

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Fiji vs England - Nations Championship 2026

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154th Open Royal Birkdale

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154th Open Royal Birkdale

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IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships

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IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships

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The Randox Grand National

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Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027

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Competitors will race from the Cumbrian town of Keswick through Lancashire eventually…

Inclusive Sport and Culture Festival

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Inclusive Sport and Culture Festival

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Purple Everton-themed promotional graphic for Goodison Park stadium tours. The Everton crest appears at the top above the large text “GOODISON PARK TOURS.” A faded background image shows the stadium stands. Three small photos in the centre show visitors: one sitting in the dugout, another taking a selfie inside the stadium, and another walking through the players’ tunnel. Beneath the images, text reads “SEE BEHIND THE SCENES OF HISTORY” with a “BOOK NOW” button below.

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Three side-by-side images of a lively indoor bar or fan zone where groups of people sit at long tables with drinks, watching a sports event on screens. The crowd reacts animatedly, with several individuals raising hands or leaning forward. Large signage includes the word “GOAL!”, and some attendees wear sports jerseys and hold flags, suggesting a football match atmosphere under bright, neon-style lighting.

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A studio portrait of a person sitting diagonally on a tan leather armchair, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The person is wearing a black sleeveless top, black trousers, and yellow trainers. One arm rests across the lap while the other is raised, with the hand positioned near the mouth in a gesture resembling a phone call sign. The person has multiple visible tattoos on both arms, including various small designs and symbols. A wristwatch with a metallic strap is worn on one wrist, along with a bracelet.
The background is minimal and clean, with strong coloured lighting creating a gradient effect—magenta/pink tones dominate one side while a softer purple and white blend appears on the other. The lighting casts bold shadows behind the chair, adding contrast and depth to the composition.
The leather chair has a soft, slightly wrinkled texture, and its warm brown colour contrasts with the cool-toned lighting. No text is visible in the image.

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Example and Jax Jones set to ignite Magic WKND 2026

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Several athletes in sports wheelchairs compete for a basketball on an indoor court. Two athletes in bright orange jerseys with “NEDERLAND” visible and one in a white jersey with “ING” reach upward toward the ball at the same moment, arms extended. Additional players in white and orange uniforms cluster closely around them. The scene is tightly framed on the action, with visible wheelchair frames, angled wheels, and protective gear. In the background, a row of international flags hangs above the court under dim arena lighting.

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Liverpool To Host Historic 2027 IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships

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IWBF Europe has awarded British Wheelchair Basketball the hosting rights for the 2027 European…

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