Better Club Games 2026 – Copper Box Arena
Better Club Games 2026 – Copper Box Arena, London
Join us for a celebration of sport, community and active ageing. We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to this year’s Better Club Games.
Thank you for being part of the event and representing your local team.
This year is particularly special as we celebrate 20 years of the Better Club Games. We hope you have a fantastic day, enjoy the occasion and, of course, we wish you the very best of luck.
The Better Club Games in Copper Box Arena brings together local people aged 60+ to represent their Better leisure centres in a day of friendly competition and community spirit.
You’ll be part of the national Better Club Games programme celebrating 20 years of active ageing across the UK.
Event details
Date: 21st October 2026
Time: 10:00-16:00
Venue: Copper Box Arena
Address: Stratford, London E20 3HB
Price: £4.50
Activities available
You can take part in a range of activities, including:
Badminton | Table Tennis | Short Mat Bowls | Timed Cycle |Short Tennis| Dominoes | Darts
How to register
Register for London's Club Games at your local leisure centre or by clicking on the button below and filling in the form.
Register Now
Who can take part
- Adults aged 60+ (Better members and local community participants)
- All abilities welcome
Partners and supporters
Delivered in partnership with:
- London Legacy Development Corporation
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Food and refreshments
Paid catering concessions will be available at the venue, offering a selection of hot and cold food, snacks and drinks to purchase.
You’re also very welcome to bring your own packed lunch and refreshments if you prefer. Free tea and coffee will be available during the day.
Please plan ahead so you have everything you need to enjoy the day.
Please stay and celebrate with us
We’d really encourage everyone to stay for the full event, including our closing and awards ceremony.
As we celebrate 20 years of the Better Club Games, we’d love everyone who has taken part to be there at the end of the day so we can celebrate this milestone together.
We’re also delighted to be joined by some special guests:
- Cheryl Baker, our Celebrity Ambassador for the 20th Anniversary Club Games.
- Dr Hussain, who is joining us in partnership with Age UK and will speak ahead of the closing ceremony in support of Age UK’s Act Now, Age Better campaign.
- Ashley Hamilton, Commonwealth Games 3x3 Basketball gold medallist, who will be joining us through Team England.
There will be plenty happening throughout the day, so once your competition has finished, please stick around, support the other teams and make the most of the whole Club Games experience.
We want the closing celebration to be a fitting end to a very special 20th anniversary event.
Health and wellbeing
Our Healthwise team will also be at the event, offering blood pressure checks and the opportunity to find out more about the service. Please pop over and see the team during the day.
Senior Activity Sessions
We offer a range of activities and classes tailored for older adults across London and Surrey. Whether you’re looking for gym sessions or want to try a new group sport, we have something for all ages and ability levels at our centres across London. Here are some examples of what you may find in your local area:
Newham
Sign up to a Newham residents' card and get free swimming when you're over 60. Plus coffee mornings at selected centres.
Waltham Forest
Find a range of activities from Bowls to Walking Football at Waltham Forest Feel Good centre.
Hackney
Offering chair yoga, club activities, walking netball, Pickleball and lots more at various leisure centres across Hackney.
Additional information
- Step Free Access available
- Limited Blue Badge parking available
- Nearest station Stratford/Hackney Wick
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring water to drink
Contact us
For more information, please contact:
Email: Club.Games@gll.org