Welcome to the first ever Matchside weekly roundup!
I hope you’ve all been enjoying the Winter Olympics on TV — I still can’t get my head around the doubles luge but it looks like the luge-ers (?) are having fun on the way down and that’s what really matters.
And hopefully it’s inspired you to go and watch some sport in-person. I’ve scoured the internet and sadly there aren’t any curling competitions coming up in London BUT I do have a few gems to share with you so do read on…
Below you’ll find ticket alerts for the big events and what’s on over the next couple of weeks.
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🔔 Ticket alerts you need to know about 🔔
Tennis, UFC and a Wembley cup final
1. 🎾 Tennis: Nottingham, Eastbourne, Birmingham & Ilkley Open tickets now on sale!
Missed out on the Wimbledon ballot? The next best thing is one of these WTA/ATP tournaments around the UK. They attract some of the biggest stars looking to kick off their grass court season ahead of Wimbledon, so it’s a great chance to see them up close.
When: June 2026
Tickets: Buy here.
2. 🥊 UFC: Fight Night at the O2
A once-a-year event, UFC Fight Night is coming to London. The main event is Evloev vs Murphy and with a further 5 fights on the main card and 8 prelims you will get your money’s worth. Rare events like this always sell out so get your tickets asap.
When: 21st March 2026
Tickets: Buy here.
3. ⚽️ Men’s Football: Carabao Cup Final
Now we know our finalists — Arsenal & Man City — tickets have gone on sale and this is a great chance to see a domestic cup final at Wembley.
When: 22nd March 2026
Tickets: Sold via the competing clubs so you’ll need to be a member of one of them to buy tickets directly. Keep an eye out on the ticket sites for resale in the run up to the game.
Eastbourne Open
👀 What’s on over the next couple of weeks 👀
6 Nations Rugby, Basketball, Badminton & Netball
1. 🏉 6 Nations Men’s Rugby: England vs Ireland at Twickenham
The second and final England home game at the 6 Nations this year with all still to play for. Twickenham delivers an incredible atmosphere every time so you don’t want to miss out on this one!
When: Saturday 21st Feb, 2.10pm kick-off
Tickets: There’s a few resale tickets left through the Twickenham Ticketmaster page.
2. 🏀 Super League Basketball: London Lions vs Leicester Riders at Copper Box Arena
Did you know London has a pro basketball team that plays in European competition? Get yourself down to the Copper Box — one of the iconic London 2012 arenas — to cheer on the Lions 🦁
When: Friday 20th Feb, 7.30pm tip-off
Tickets: Still pretty good availability, at incredible value for elite basketball - adult tickets from £12.25! Get your tickets here.
P.S. If you’ve already got plans on Friday, London Lions are playing at home again on Wednesday 4th March against Manchester Basketball.
3. 🏸 Badminton: All England Open Championships at Utilita Arena (Birmingham)
The All England is the oldest and more prestigious badminton tournament in the world. Once a year the best players on the planet descend on Birmingham for this 6-day event.
When: Tuesday 3rd to Sunday 8th March
Tickets: The event is about 80% sold out, but you can still get tickets for every day of the tournament including Sunday’s Finals Day, from as little as £30 for a full day. Buy here.
4. 🏃♀️ Netball: London Pulse vs Manchester Thunder at Copper Box
The new season of the Netball Super League kicks off this week giving you the chance to see elite netball down at the Copper Box where our very own London Pulse play their home games.
When: Friday 27th Feb, 7.30pm centre pass
Tickets: This one’s almost sold out but there’s a few tickets left so get on it quickly. Buy them here.
London Lions at Copper Box Arena
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That’s it for this week.
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Louis