Committee publication · Correspondence · 24 June 2025
Letter from Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, regarding Government funding for sport, dated 20 June 2025
From: Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Inquiry: The work of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Summary
Secretary of State Lisa Nandy announces the Government's £900 million commitment to sport funding over the Spending Review period, comprising over £500 million for major sporting events (Tour de France 2027, UEFA EURO 2028, European Athletics Championships 2026) and at least £400 million for grassroots facilities. The letter emphasises economic growth, regional prosperity, and community health benefits.
Key findings
- Over £900 million committed to sport investment across the Spending Review period, split between major events (£500 million+) and grassroots facilities (£400 million+)
- Major sporting events funded include men's and women's Tour de France Grand Départs 2027, UEFA EURO 2028 co-hosted with Ireland, and European Athletics Championships 2026 in Birmingham
- UEFA EURO 2028 alone projected to generate £2.4 billion in socio-economic value across the UK
- Grassroots investment prioritises underserved areas and removes barriers for women, girls, disabled people, ethnic minorities, and deprived communities
- Government continuing work on UK Women's FIFA World Cup 2035 bid in partnership with Home Nation Football Associations and devolved governments
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Key actors
Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Home Nation Football Associations, Devolved governments, UK Government
Notable line
“… sport and physical activity allows us to showcase the best of our country on a global stage.”
Key Quotes
“Sport plays an integral part in our national identity - it brings communities together through physical activity, provides moments of national unity and celebration, and supports growth through investment in our cities, towns and villages.”
“… this Government is committing over £900 million investment into major sporting events and grassroots facilities over this Spending Review period, supporting Our Plan for Change.”
“EURO 2028 alone projected to generate up to £2.4 billion in socio-economic value across all parts of the UK.”
“… at least £400 million will be invested in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities across the UK that support and improve access to better health, active lifestyles, wellbeing and community cohesion.”
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