We know money doesn’t grow on tees, so if you don’t want your budget to be all out at the cricket, at break point at the tennis, or bolting at the races, take a look these 8 fantastic yet affordable sporting events where you can see top-quality action for under £50/$50/€50!
1. The Hundred (21 July – 21 August 2021), Cricket
The Oval, London, UK · Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, UK · Trent Bridge, Nottingham, UK · Emerald Headingley, Leeds, UK · Lords Cricket Ground, London, UK · Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, UK · Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, UK · Rose Bowl/Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground, Southampton, UK
If you’re feeling stumped about where to take the kids this summer, then look no further. The Hundred is a family-affordable event that is easy on the eyes and your wallet. The brand-new professional 100-ball cricket franchise will take place across 8 of the UK’s most iconic cricket grounds. With tickets starting at £10 for adults, £5 for U16s, and free admission for children U5, you’ll be bowled over by the bargains!
2. Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic (31 July – 8 August 2021), Tennis
Spartan Tennis Complex, San Jose, California, USA
Although most visitors to the oasis of San Jose may set out to take things easy, every summer some of the world's finest tennis players arrive to take on the Californian heat - as well as each other - at this fantastic WTA 500 tournament! Single Session tickets on Center Court are especially good value: 300 Level seats in the atmospheric upper tier start from $24, or you can get a little closer to the action with a 200 Level seat in the middle tier, for only $39!
3. NW Arkansas Championship (20 – 26 September 2021), Golf
Pinnacle Country Club, Rogers, USA
A popular stop on the LPGA Tour is the NW Arkansas Championship, where you’ll get to see some of the world’s top female players go head-to-head in one of golf’s most boisterous atmospheres. Top-class golf is rarely so affordable, either. Single day tickets cost just $10, while a weekly pass to all 3 tournament days offers outstanding value – these will only set you back $15.
4. QIPCO British Champions Day (16 October), Horse Racing
Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK
This ultimate raceday is the culmination of the British Champions Series. The concept of the meeting is to feature the champions of the year where each race is significant as they act as finals for the divisions of flat racing. It's the perfect day to visit the famously sophisticated Ascot; you can see the season’s victors battle it out while you experience the royal racecourse from only £30 a ticket. You may even rein in a few bob on the horses!
5. Yonex French Open (26 – 31 October 2021), Badminton
Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France
Hosted in one of Paris' foremost indoor sports venues, this vibrant event offers you a chance to see world-class badminton up close, and for a fantastic price. You can see all Round of 16 matches from a Category 1 seat for just €41.29, and most individual days in Category 2 and 3 seating are priced under €28.29. Sport in Paris is seldom this cheap, and rarely as exciting!
6. UCI Track Champions League (6 November – 11 December 2021), Cycling
Palma Arena, Palma, Spain · Vélodrome de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France · Cido Arena, Panevėžys, Lithuania · Lee Valley VeloPark, London, UK · Sylvan Adams Velodrome, Tel Aviv, Israel
UCI are rolling out this brand new international track cycling championship designed to reinvent track cycling and engage fans globally. The top riders will qualify from the UCI Track World Championships to compete across 6 electrifying rounds of the Track Champions League - fighting for every point - to determine who are the world’s best sprint and endurance riders. Currently, Round 4 & 5 (both in London) are on sale with tickets starting at an affordable £21.50.
7. The Ashes (8 December 2021 – 18 January 2022), Cricket
The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia · Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia · Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia · Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia · Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), Perth, Australia
Cricket is rising from the Ashes this December! Australia is set to host the long-awaited Ashes series across 5 famous pitches this summer (or winter for those in the Northern Hemisphere) between 8 December 2021 and 18 January 2022. Coming up to bat first is Brisbane’s cricket ground, where tickets start at as little as $30 for adults and $10 for kids. So don’t miss out on the wicket action; tickets are on sale now!
8. UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 (6 – 31 July 2022), Football
Wembley Stadium, London, UK · Brentford Community Stadium, Brentford, UK · Leigh Sports Village, Wigan, UK · Bramall Lane, Sheffield, UK · New York Stadium, Rotherham, UK · Old Trafford, Manchester, UK · Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, UK · St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, UK · Amex Stadium, Brighton, UK · Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, UK
Football’s coming home again next summer as European Championship football returns to England once more with the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euros. The tournament will see 16 top international teams – including the Lionesses, who have reached the semi-finals of their last 3 major tournaments – battle it out for European glory. The pre-sale begins on 13 July 2021, with adult tickets starting at just £10 and children’s tickets costing as little as £5.
