Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27
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.
Government Bill
The Sporting Events Bill [HL] is a Government Bill tabled by Baroness Twycross.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 14 May 2026 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
What type of Bill is this?Government Bills are technically Presentation Bills, but the Government can use its legislative time to ensure the schedule of debates to scrutinise the Bill.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Government Bills, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes All Bill Debates
Next Event: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 - 2nd reading
Last Event: Thursday 14th May 2026 - 1st reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
Bill Progession through Parliament