In July and August 2022, Birmingham hosted the 22nd Commonwealth Games, the largest multisport event to be held in England in 10 years, featuring thousands of world-class athletes and
over 1.5 million spectators. Home to more than 180 nationalities, Birmingham 2022 has been a
home Games for every nation. From the moment the iconic ‘Raging Bull’ stormed into the
Alexander Stadium on opening night, to the final notes from the legendary Ozzy Osborne as the
curtain fell, these incredible Games have captured the imagination of the city, region and
audiences across the globe.
Football visitors to Birmingham can enjoy the company of two of the country’s oldest professional
football teams: Aston Villa FC which plays at the Villa Park stadium and Birmingham City FC
which plays at the St Andrew’s Stadium
Cricket visitors and players; why not journey down to see Warwickshire County Cricket Club who
play at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Svelte Living properties has a property for you with only a
few minute’s walk away. Edgbaston cricket ground is the largest cricket ground in the United
Kingdom and hosts Test cricket and One Day Internationals.
