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🏐 Pickleball & Jumbo Volleyball | πŸ… London Sports Festival 2026

🏐 Pickleball & Jumbo Volleyball | πŸ… London Sports Festival 2026

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πŸ“… Monday 17th – Thursday 27th August 2026 | πŸ•š 11:00 – 19:00 | πŸ“ Guildhall Yard, EC2V

London Sports Festival returns to Guildhall Yard this summer, join the Culture Mile BID and the Central London Alliance and play Pickleball and Jumbo Volleyball throughout August. From bookable courts to coaching opportunities there are many opportunities for you to get involved.

πŸ‘‹ Pickleball and volleyball courts are open between: πŸ•š 11:00 – 19:00

 

What’s on? πŸ‘‡

πŸŒ„ Midday β˜€οΈ Afternoon πŸŒ‡ Evening
πŸ—“οΈ Mon 17th August Stakeholder Event (11am – 7pm) Stakeholder Event Stakeholder Event

 

πŸ—“οΈ Tues 18th August Pickleball Social (12pm – 2pm)

Open Play

Open Play Open Play
πŸ—“οΈ Wed 19th August Open Play Culture Mile Corporate Challenges (2pm – 7pm) Culture Mile Corporate Challenges (2pm – 7pm)
πŸ—“οΈ Thurs 20th August Open Play Open Play Open Play
πŸ—“οΈ Fri 21st August Adult Pickleball Coaching Session (11am – 2:45pm)

Pickleball Social (12pm – 2pm)

Open Play

Coaching Session Open Play

 

πŸŒ„ Morning β˜€οΈ Afternoon πŸŒ‡ Evening
πŸ—“οΈ Sat 22nd August Open Play Open Play Open Play
πŸ—“οΈ Sun 23rd August Open Play Open Play Open Play

 

πŸŒ„ Morning β˜€οΈ Afternoon πŸŒ‡ Evening
πŸ—“οΈ Mon 24th August Open Play Open Play Open Play
πŸ—“οΈ Tues 25th August Open Play Open Play Open Play
πŸ—“οΈ Wed 26th August Open Play Open Play Open Play
πŸ—“οΈ Thurs 27th August Open Play Open Play London Corporate Challenge (5pm – 7pm)

Interested in booking a court? Pay & Play

πŸ“ PICKLEBALL πŸ”—
o 45min slot
o Β£20 for the court (for 4 players) including equipment
o 20% discount code for Culture Mile stakeholders using code CMB20

🏐 JUMBO VOLLEYBALL πŸ”—
o 15mins – donation to Saving Lives OR a FREE 10 minute taster session if you follow us on Instagram.

Coaching Sessions

πŸ’ͺ Join us on Friday 21st August at the London Sports Festival pickleball court at Guildhall Yard for an exclusive 45-minute coaching session with Daniel Osben β€” Team England Pickleball World Cup Captain.

πŸ“ˆ Whether you’re new to the game or already a seasoned player, Dan will share expert insights, techniques, and top tips to help elevate your game. Come along, sharpen your skills, and take your love of pickleball to the next level.

Corporate Challenge

πŸ“… Wednesday 19th August | πŸ•‘ 14:00 – 19:00

πŸ… Are you a Culture Mile business? Take part in our Pickleball Corporate Challenge, seize the opportunity to network and take on other local businesses from the Culture Mile area in
the ultimate networking experience. The Culture Mile BID Corporate Challenge is a mix of sport and fun, where business networking meets friendly competition. Join us for the perfect
opportunity for team building and showing off your skills.

Teams to consist of 4 players. Entries are free courtesy of Culture Mile BID. Spaces are limited.

πŸ”— Interested in taking part or finding out more? Fill out this form today.