Five must-experience sporting events for Londoners heading to Sydney in 2022
If you live in London then you are probably drawn to the city for its range of entertainment, from shows and concerts in the West End to sporting events and nightclubs. Londoners are certainly not short of options. For sports fans there is an abundance of worthwhile events, with the city hosting a large population of sports lovers, from rugby fans to fans obsessed with the beautiful game.
In fact, it’s something Londoners share with Australians. After all, they love their sport Down Under, don’t they? This is perhaps more evident in Sydney than anywhere else in the country, with the New South Wales capital boasting a packed sporting calendar. It’s worth visiting these sporting events alongside the Skywalk and taking photos in front of the Sydney Opera House. Let’s take a look at five of them below.
Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race
The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, taking place on December 26th, is one of the largest of its kind in the world. This exciting event, which has been going on for over 76 years, is worth watching from Sydney Harbor whilst enjoying a delicious picnic lunch and soaking up the atmosphere at an Australian sporting event. You won’t find anything like it in London, The Boat Race is probably the closest thing to it.
FIBA women‘s Basketball World Cup 2022
With 144 teams across 10 days of action, the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup looks set to be an event to remember. This celebration of basketball, taking place from September 22nd to October 1st, will feature the top 12 women’s national teams in the world and is expected to attract a large crowd. The 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is the first World Cup to be hosted in Australia since 1994 and is well worth experiencing if you’re there at the same time.
Horse racing in New South Wales
Much like the English crowd who attend Ascot, Australians also love horse racing. One of the most popular ways for racing fans is to experience horse racing in New South Wales, with a number of excellent racecourses well worth a visit to spend a day galloping. In addition to Gosford Race Club, popular options for bettors include the prestigious Royal Randwick. The truth is there are many great racecourses to visit in the area and other popular events are held at Albury Racecourse, Ballina Racecourse, Canterbury Racecourse and a host of other venues.
Soccer at Sydney FC
Do you remember former Reading striker Adam Le Fondre? Well, the mini-scorer now plays in Australia’s A-League with Sydney FC. While the standard might not match London’s Premier League clubs like Chelsea or Spurs, it’s well worth seeing a football match in the country. The biggest club in the city of Sydney is Sydney FC, although you may be able to find amateur games in the area as well.
ICC men‘s T20 World Championship 2022
Sydney is hosting another World Cup and this time it’s one of the biggest of many given how much the Australian public adores the sport of cricket. Put simply, the ICC T20 World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, with people flocking to Sydney from a variety of overseas destinations to support some of the game’s best cricket nations. Sydney Cricket Ground, taking place between October 22nd and November 9th, is the best place to catch all the action. The legendary venue will host six Super 12 games and the inaugural semifinals.