Birmingham to host 2027 Invictus Games as Prince Harry sends message to the city

Birmingham has been chosen to host the 2027 Invictus Games.

The event, a sport event for military personnel wounded in action, was launched in 2014 by the Duke of Sussex launched the Invictus Games. international multi-sport event first held in 2014, for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.

The Games foundation announced on May 1 that Washington DC, USA and Birmingham in the UK were shortlisted to host the Invictus Games in 2027 with Birmingham coming out on top over the US capital.

Prince Harry congratulated the city after it was chosen to host the games. In a statement reported by The Times, he said: 'Congratulations to Birmingham, UK, on winning the bid to host the Invictus Games 2027. 

“Your city's strong ties to the armed forces community made it a formidable contender from the very start.”

Why has Birmingham be chosen to host the games?

The UK government-backed bid focuses on the National Exhibition Centre, in Birmingham, and draws the connection to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Selly Oak and wider Defence Medical assets in the region.

Birmingham also seeks to utilise the nine core sports alongside esports, as well as exploring the addition of a team triathlon as a potential new sport.