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Grassroots sport in Leeds has been given a champion boost with the opening of a multi-million pound community football facility.

A major traffic management plan will swing into action this weekend as Leeds hosts one of the biggest events in its 2026 sporting calendar.

Cycling was the centre of attention in Leeds today as the year-long countdown to the Grand Départ of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift got under way in style.

Fans will have the chance to cheer on England’s heroes on Millennium Square as they hunt for glory in this week’s World Cup semi-final.

Following the Three Lions’ victory against Norway on Saturday evening, Leeds City Council have announced that Millennium Square will host a World Cup 2026 fanzone at the heart of Leeds city centre for the epic last four clash with Argentina on Wednesday, July 15.

Leeds has been announced as one of 27 places across England set to receive a share of new funding from Sport England to tackle inequalities in activity levels.

Leeds is set to catch yet more international sporting attention as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (WT20WC) arrives in the city this week.

A popular outdoor activity centre based at a Leeds beauty spot is calling on local people to join their crew as they take to the water and celebrate a historic double milestone.

This weekend, the team at Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre will mark 20 years since they first set sail on the stunning Yeadon Tarn.

People in Leeds have got the chance to play a supporting role during one of 2027’s highest-profile sporting occasions – the Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Over 3,000 pieces of sports kit have been donated to community groups and schools to tackle inequality and improve access to sport.

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A group dedicated to helping older people reminisce and reconnect through sport has had a visit from English cricket legend Nasser Hussain.

Final preparations are under way for this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and the inspirational scenes of colour, commitment and camaraderie it brings to the city’s streets.