Bill · started in the Lords

Sporting Events Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for enabling a common set of legislative provisions to be applied to major sporting events held in the United Kingdom; to confer power to provide financial assistance in relation to sporting events held in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Sporting Events Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 14 May 2026 by Baroness Twycross (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsors

• Baroness Twycross Labour Primary sponsor
• Lisa Nandy Labour

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 24 Jul 2026.