Free sports events during The Summer of Sport at The O2
Welcome to The O2 Summer of Sport; seven action packed weeks of sporting fun for you to enjoy. The O2 Summer of Sport runs in London Piazza from 20 July.
Just announced! - "Meet members of the England cricket team at The O2 on Wednesday 27 August from 4:30pm. As part of Summer of Sport the team will be available for meet and greets, coaching, and the chance to win tickets to games The Oval & Lords"
With over 20 bars and restaurants come early, leave late and make the most of your visit to The O2.
AMERICAN BAR & GRILL
STARBUCKS
GAUCHO
PIZZAEXPRESS
S & M CAFE
RAAN
TAPA TAPA
THAI SILK
SLUG & LETTUCE
RODIZIO RICO
WASABI
FRANKIE & BENNY'S
INC CLUB
INC BRASSERIE
JIMMY MONACO'S LOVE BURGERS
WATER MARGIN
ZIZZI
NANDO'S
CHEYENNE SPUR STEAK & GRILL
LAS IGUANAS
HA HA BAR & GRILL
And there's an 11 screen Vue Cinema.
Available throughout the event
The Hangar | 20 July - 30 Sept
Think you know Laser Tag? Think again! Welcome to The Hangar at The O2, the only indoor digital Laser Tag facility in the UK! £5 per session.
Kids corner
For the under 6's there is a kids' corner full of activities and a daily story telling along with hopscotch and a sand pit.
Order of events
Please click on the weeks below to see details of forthcoming events:
» Opening day | 20 July
» Week 1 - Racket Week | 21 -28 July
» Week 2 - Bat and Ball week | 29 - 2 Aug
» Week 3 - Football | 3 - 9 Aug
» Week 4 - Olympics week | 10 - 17 Aug
» Week 5 - Basketball week | 18 - 23 Aug
» Beijing closing ceremony | 24 Aug
» Week 6 - Gymnastics and movement sessions | 25-27 Aug
» Week 7 - Bat and Racket Finale | 28 Aug - 4 Sept
Opening Day | 20 July
Wish the great British Athletics team luck for the 2008 Olympics in Bejiing and sign the giant vest at The O2 from 12 noon onwards. Christine Ohuruogu and Mo Farah will also be signing autographs between 2 and 4pm.
Week 1 - Racket week | 21 - 28 July
Receive professional coaching from The Premier Sports Team. From tutored lessons to fun sessions, there will be plenty of opportunity for all to improve their skills with a racquet.
| 1100 - 1800 | Racket Sport clinics, starting on the hour, every hour
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| 1900 - 2200 | Racket Sport activities, starting on the hour, every hour |
| 1100 - 1800 | Racket Sport clinics, starting on the hour, every hour |
| 1900 - 2200 | Racket Sport activities, starting on the hour, every hour |
| 1100 - 1800 | Racket Sport clinics, starting on the hour, every hour |
| 1900 - 2130 | Film Screening "Wimbledon" |
Week 2 - Bat and Ball week | 29 - 2 Aug
Enjoy live screenings of the 3rd cricket Test, England V south Africa, be mentored by cricketing professionals or just have some fun brushing up on your cricket, badminton and rounder skills.
| 1100 - 1800 | Bat and Ball clinics, starting on the hour every hour
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| 1900 - 2200 | Bat and Ball activities, starting on the hour every hour |
| 1100 - 1800 | Bat and Ball clinics, starting on the hour every hour |
| 1900 - 2200 | Bat and Ball activities, starting on the hour every hour |
Week 3 - Football week | 3 - 9 Aug
The David Beckham Academy bring their special team of coaches to The O2 and will host football training clinics throughout the week. All participating children will have a chance to win a day’s training at the David Beckham Academy.
| 1100 - 1800 | Football clinics, starting on the hour, every hour
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| 1900 - 2130 | Film screening "Bend It Like Beckham" |
| 1100 - 1800 | Football clinics, starting on the hour every hour |
| 1900 - 2200 | 5 a side football tournaments |
| 1100 - 1800 | Football clinics, starting on the hour every hour |
| 1900 - 2200 | 5 a side football tournaments |
Week 4 - Olympics week | 10 - 17 Aug
Watch The 2008 Olympics live from London Piazza, so join in our Olympic Challenge and test your reaction times and athletics skills. GLL will be on hand to ensure you are tested to your very limits.
| 1100 - 1800 | Olympic Sport clinics and Activity Sessions, starting on the hour, every hour
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| 1900 - 2130 | Film screening "Without Limits" |
| 1100 - 1800 | Olympic Sport clinics and Activity Sessions, starting on the hour, every hour
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| 1900 - 2200 | Film screening "Without Limits" |
| 1100 - 1800 | Olympic Sport clinics and Activity Sessions, starting on the hour, every hour
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| 1900 - 2200 | Film screening "Without Limits" |
| 1100 - 1800 | Olympic Sport clinics and Activity Sessions, starting on the hour, every hour
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| 1900 - 2130 | Film Screening "Chariots of Fire" |
Week 5 - Basketball week | 18 - 24 Aug
N'Between Dreams, GB Baskbetball and NBA have teamed up to deliver exciting baskbetball coaching sessions and exhibitions events to the general public. In the evenings see Freestylers show off their skills to the beat of a world famous New York DJ.
| 1100 - 1800 | Basketball Coaching and exhibition sessions
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| 1900 - 2200 | Freestyle sessions to music |
| 1100 - 1800 | Basketball Coaching and exhibition sessions |
| 1900 - 2200 | Freestyle sessions to music |
| 1100 - 1800 | Olympic handover event, hosted by The London Borough of Greenwich |
| 1900 - 2130 | Film Screening "Coach Carter"
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Beijing closing ceremony | 24 Aug
Hosted by Greenwich Council in conjuction with LOCOG as Greenwiche's event to celebrate the Beijing closin ceremony.
Week 6 - Gymnastics and movement week | 25 - 27 Aug
Gymnastics comes to The O2. With Daytime sessions teaching children movements techniques and evening performances by British Gymnastics, there will be something for all gymnast enthusiasts.
| 1100 - 1800 | Rhythmic Gymnastics Training sessions
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| 1900 - 2200 | Gymnastic Showcases and Taster sessions |
Week 7 - Bat and Racket Finale | 28 Aug - 4 Sept
Come and watch the Natwest trophy cricket matches and take part in our Cricket/batting clinics and hone your skills.
| 1100 - 1800 | Cricket clinics
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| 1900 - 2130 | Batting Sport activities and activity sessions
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| 1100 - 1800 | Cricket clinics
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| 1900 - 2200 | Batting Sport activities and activity sessions |
| 1100 - 1800 | Cricket clinics
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| 1900 - 2130 | Film Screening "Field of Dreams" |
| 1100 - 1800 | Cricket clinics
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| 1900 - 2130 | Batting Sport activities and activity sessions |
Please read our Terms and Conditions for The O2 Summer of Sport [13KB PDF document].
