Sporting Events Bill [HL]

What the bill does

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.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at committee stage of a bill

Questions about the Sporting Events Bill [HL]

What stage is the Sporting Events Bill [HL] at?

The Sporting Events Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Sporting Events Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Sporting Events Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the Sporting Events Bill [HL]?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the Sporting Events Bill [HL]?

The Sporting Events Bill [HL] was sponsored by Baroness Twycross.

When was the Sporting Events Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 14 May 2026, at first reading.

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