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Birmingham 2022: Venue and village

As an Official Partner of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the University of Birmingham played a key role in delivering an iconic international sporting event that focused the eyes of the world on our city, region and world-leading reputation for excellence.

Game-changing Birmingham

Celebrating our city

Tackling global challenges

Proud to have been an Official Tier 1 Partner

Competition Venue

Official host of hockey and squash, 2 out of the 19 sports.

Principal Athletes’ Village

Village Home to over 3,500 athletes and technical officials.

Official Training Venue

For athletes, spectators, Games family and workforce.

Official Training Venue

For athletes, spectators, Games family and workforce.

Squashing the stats

  • 48 sessions of hockey and squash across 11 days
  • 11 days of hockey and squash on campus
  • 492 hockey balls were ordered for the Games
  • 696 squash balls were used at the Games
  • 270,000 athlete meals were served on campus
  • 50 technical officials stayed on site for hockey, squash and women’s cricket
  • 40 tonnes of ice were used at the Games
Dinosaur skeleton at Lapworth Museum of Geology

A brave new world

Our historic campus features a unique range of cultural activities designed to entertain, educate and enlighten.

Our venues and facilities

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