Did you know that the Commonwealth Games are to be held in Birmingham in 2022? From 28th July to 8th August 2022, Birmingham will be on the world stage, with a unique opportunity to showcase the West Midlands to the rest of the world with the arrival of these prestigious games. If you’re an athlete or a visitor looking for your perfect accommodation while you visit these once in a lifetime events in Birmingham, look no further than PREMIER SUITES serviced apartments in Birmingham. Contact our team or book your stay on our website for exclusive access to our best available rates.
What are the Commonwealth Games?
Often referred to as the Friendly Games, the Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The founding Commonwealth members were Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom but the event has grown to include 54 nations since its inception. Driven and upheld by the values of humanity, equality and destiny, the Games aim to unite the Commonwealth through a display of skill in sport with friendly competition at its core. The aim is to inspire athletes to compete in the spirit of friendship and fair play. The event was first held in 1930, and with the exception of 1942 and 1946 has taken place every four years since then.
Schedule
For an action-packed 11 days, Birmingham will be home to all manner of athletes and visitors from across the world. This year, the games include Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Bowls, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby 7s, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Among other games, there will be 8 days of cricket, 8 days of gymnastics and 7 days of athletics and a marathon. The summer of 2022 is set to be a fantastic one for lovers of sport!
This year, for the first in Commonwealth Games history, the competition schedule features more medal events for women than men. It also features a fully integrated para-sports programme making it the most inclusive event so far. There will be a record 286 sessions across 19 different sports and details for each can be found on the Birmingham 2022 website.
Tickets for Commonwealth Games 2022
Tickets for all of these magnificent events showing the very highest standards in commonwealth talent are in huge demand. For fairness sake, there was a ballot held where the public could express interest in specific sessions. Once these were all accommodated, the tickets are now available for general sale. You can buy tickets, including those for the opening and closing ceremonies on the official Birmingham2022 website. There are a handful of free events with tickets starting from £8 for under 16s and £15 for adults. You can purchase tickets for sessions where medals will be won and presented, along with open and closing ceremony tickets from £22.
Accommodation in Birmingham
Before you book accommodation in Birmingham this summer you have a few things to consider. Is your accommodation offering the best value for money? Are you in an accessible location or will you have to travel long distances to attend the Games? Can you truly relax and make yourself at home? PREMIER SUITES serviced apartments in the heart of Birmingham City offers you all of this and more. Experience the city like a local with all home comforts contained within your suite. Enjoy all of the space you need to rest, relax, cook, work, entertain and so much more in our serviced apartments without compromising on hotel luxury. Enjoy extras like wi-fi, access to our wellness programme PS Life and our grocery delivery service free of charge. Book our best available rates and special offers exclusively on our official website where you’ll also find some additional information about the area and our services.
Summer 2022 promises to be even busier than usual with the arrival of thousands of athletes, organisers, promoters and press covering and competing in these prestigious games. If you’re planning a trip between 28th July to 8th August 2022, book your stay soon to secure great value, high quality accommodation and avoid disappointment. We look forward to welcoming you back to Birmingham this Summer.
