Celebration of Sport 2025

On Friday 25th July 2025 the Manchester Regional Arena will host our third Celebration of Sport event from 11am to 4pm.

This fantastic event is open to everyone to enjoy particularly families, so come along and get a taste of the huge range of sports on offer across our great sporting city.

11am to 12 noon will be a quiet hour for individuals with SEND and their families only and will be a fantastic opportunity to try out a variety of sports in a safe and inclusive environment; meet friendly coaches who are passionate about inclusive sport; and learn more about regular SEND sporting activities offered in Manchester. The team from Stride Manchester will be on hand to provide guidance and support.

Join us as we kick off what promises to be another fantastic Summer of Sport here in Manchester.

Over the course of the afternoon we've got a great range of free sports tasters and activities for you to come along and try including:*

  • Athletics
  • Balance Bikes
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Gymnastics
  • Netball
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Fun and games
  • Competitions & giveaways
  • Music
  • Athlete Meet & Greets during the day
  • Food available to purchase all day

And much much more!

You'll also be able to discover what activities, courses and camps we have available this Summer and experience a unique opportunity to interact with our coaches.
 
To register for your free places click on the link below:
 
Register now for your free places

GETTING TO THE VENUE

By Metrolink - simply disembark at the Etihad Campus stop, cross the track and walk up the steps, or use the slope or lift to get up to the arena.

By Bus - there are also several bus stops dotted around the campus with great service from across the City including number 53, 216, 230 & 231.

By CityLink - CityLink is a step free walking route from Piccadilly Station through Ancoats, New Islington and Holt Town Tram Stop to the Etihad Campus. 

By Car - limited parking is available in the Purple car park (Gate 13) accessible via Rowsley Street and the Blue car park (Gate 2) accessible via Alan Turing Way. We'd advise you to walk, wheel, cycle and use public transport where possible.