π Pickleball & Jumbo Volleyball | π London Sports Festival 2026
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π Monday 17th – Thursday 27th August 2026 | π 11:00 – 19:00 | π 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.
π Pickleball and volleyball courts are open between: π 11:00 – 19:00
What’s on? π
| π Midday | βοΈ Afternoon | π Evening | |
| ποΈ Mon 17th August | Stakeholder Event (11am – 7pm) | Stakeholder Event | Stakeholder Event
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| ποΈ Tues 18th August | Pickleball Social (11:45am – 2pm)
Open Play |
Open Play | Open Play |
| ποΈ Wed 19th August | Open Play | Culture Mile Corporate Challenges (2pm – 7pm) | Culture Mile Corporate Challenges (2pm – 7pm) |
| ποΈ Thurs 20th August | Open Play | Open Play | Open Play |
| ποΈ Fri 21st August | Adult Pickleball Coaching Session (11am – 2:45pm)
Pickleball Social (11:45am – 2pm) Open Play |
Coaching Session | Open Play |
| π Morning | βοΈ Afternoon | π Evening | |
| ποΈ Sat 22nd August | Open Play
Free Kids Pickleball Coaching Sessions: Ages 9 – 12 (11am – 11:45am) andΒ (11:45am – 12:30pm) |
Open Play
Free Kids Pickleball Coaching Sessions: Ages 13 – 17 (12:30pm – 1:15pm) and 1:15pm – 2pm) |
Open Play |
| ποΈ Sun 23rd August | Open Play | Open Play | Open Play |
| π Morning | βοΈ Afternoon | π Evening | |
| ποΈ Mon 24th August | Open Play | Open Play | Open Play |
| ποΈ Tues 25th August | Open Play | Open Play | Open Play |
| ποΈ Wed 26th August | Open Play | Open Play | Open Play |
| ποΈ Thurs 27th August | Open Play | Open Play | Serve, Ralley and Save Lives (5pm – 7pm) |
Interested in booking a court? Pay & Play
π PICKLEBALL π
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
π JUMBO VOLLEYBALL π
o 15mins – donation to Saving Lives OR a FREE 10 minute taster session if you follow us on Instagram.
Coaching Sessions
πͺ 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.
π Whether youβre 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.
Kids Coaching Sessions
ποΈ Saturday 22nd August | π 11:00 – 14:00 | π Ages 9-17
Enjoy a FREE kids pickleball coaching session with professional coaches courtesy of Culture Mile BID. Learn top tips, sharpen your skills, and have a blast on the court this summer. All abilities welcome!
π Register today!
Corporate Challenge
π Wednesday 19th August | π 14:00 – 19:00
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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.
π Interested in taking part or finding out more? Fill out this form today.
Pickleball Social
ποΈ Tuesday 18th or Friday 21st August | π 11:45 – 2pm
Who said networking has to mean stiff small talk and a lukewarm coffee? Join us for an afternoon of sport, fun and free drinks. Meet like-minded professionals, enjoy friendly pickleball games, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting. Whether you’re growing your network, trying something new, or just want to do something a bit different on your lunch break, this one’s for you.
πΎ Pickleball for all levels
π Jumbo volleyball for everyone
π€ Great people, great conversations
π₯€ Free drinks courtesy of Onest
London Sports Festival Pickleball is delivered by Central London Alliance in partnership with Culture Mile BID with support from City of London and Blue Orchid Hospitality.
Serve, Rally & Save Lives | Pickleball & CPR Training for the World Record Attempt
ποΈ Thursday 27th August | π 5pm – 7pm
Join us for a fun and purposeful session of pickleball and CPR training – and be part of Central London Alliance’s world record attempt for the most people participating in a CPR relay on 22 and 23 September 2026.
Alongside a game of pickleball, participants will receive CPR training and learn essential lifesaving skills. Once certified, register to join us on 22 or 23 September and become part of our record-breaking CPR relay – helping us reach our target of 4,000 trained participants.
Play pickleball. Train in CPR. Join the world record attempt.
