Sports is about bettering ourselves. It's more about self-improvement, beating one's own record every day every moment. It helps us to gain the sportsmanship attitude not just towards game but towards life. While every sport follows different rules, participating in sports activities will help your brain take decisions faster. Participate in the sports events in Bolton like a football tournament, cricket, basketball, rugby/soccer, etc to helps to build your stamina.
Exercising and playing sports increase the flow of oxygen in the body. Get up, start running or join the next marathon, triathlon or cycling events near Bolton.
Find out sports events near you in Bolton or watch live match streaming in the cafes.
## Sports Events in Bolton - **Event Name**: An Evening with Bolton Legends- Sam Allardyce and Peter Reid - **Description**: Live and unmissable! Join two iconic Bolton Wanderers figures for a fantastic night of football nostalgia.Relive the unforgettable era that saw Bolton compete at the highest level, with Big Sam at the helm and Peter Reid bringing pa - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/an-evening-with-bolton-legends-sam-allardyce-and-peter-reid/80001320206402 - **Venue**: The Albert Halls - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YWM2Mzg1YWQwYjdlLmpwZw.avif - **Event Name**: Manchester Card Show - **Description**: CALLING ALL CARD COLLECTORS!!!!!! Pokémon, One Piece, Sports Cards, Magic The Gathering & beyond... - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/manchester-card-show/300042334971 - **Venue**: Bolton Wanderers Football Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iMDdlNjZmODIxMDBmYTM5NmE4MTY0NzMxODE1NmE3YmM3YThjYTc4YTZmOWQxZDE4MDVjOWE3MTRkODg2ZGE5LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1ODU4NDY5.avif - **Categories**: sports, magic-show, pokemon - **Event Name**: IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton 2027 - **Description**: It's time to have the real British race experience of proper racing! Take in the beautiful bike course scenery, and impressive finish line in the heart of Bolton Town centre where the crowd support is like nowhere else in the world. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 187 - **Date**: Sun Jun 06 2027 at 06:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/ironman-703-bolton-2027/200030374412924 - **Venue**: Bolton Town Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82YTAyMTM0ZWRhYmM2OWRlNjU0ZjM3OTg5N2Y1MjM1MTVhM2ZjMzEzYTk4ODViNTQwY2U4ZjYyMWVlOWE3ZGQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgzNTA3NTk.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops - **Event Name**: Petzl Night Runner Rivington 2027 - **Description**: Rivington Pike has a reputation for UFO sightings and the huge radio masts on the top of Winter Hill act as magnet for all things unexplained. It therefore seems fitting to make the final event of the series a “close encounters” theme. Whilst this may see - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 52 - **Date**: Sat Jan 16 2027 at 05:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/petzl-night-runner-rivington-2027/200030484963637 - **Venue**: Rivington & Blackrod high school - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDMxYWUyNDcxNDkwNTUxYzgxYzhmMDg2ZWQwMjU0MDdiOTk0NzJlYzkxNTdmZGVlYTEwMTc0Y2Q0Y2M5OWJlNS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg2Nzc1NzE.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops, marathons, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Rivington Duathlon 2027 - **Description**: The EPIC Rivington Duathlon is a unique event which takes place in March. It’s known locally as the ‘start of season social race’ but there’s nothing particularly ‘social’ about the course! The format is simple, it’s Run, Bike Run and entrants can either - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 34 - **Date**: Sun Mar 14 2027 at 08:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/rivington-duathlon-2027/200030665897456 - **Venue**: Rivington and Blackrod High School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZjg1ZjMyYWI0ZjAwNTJkODA5ZjM0NmU2YTAxZDBhNDRlZjlhZDc5Mjg4ZjUxN2M4YjlmZDFjNDk1YjBlNjcyMC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGNhOGE4YTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg2Nzc1NzY.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Manchester Teams Tournament - **Description**: Manchester Teams Tournament Teams of 5 players 5 rounds over 2 days Space for 140+ players Gw Layouts using LoW terrain More TBC - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sat May 29 2027 at 09:00 am – Sun May 30 2027 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/manchester-teams-tournament/200030547274034 - **Venue**: Bolton Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kZjViMmEyMDkyMDFlYWM3MGY2NmVkNTAwOWU4OThmNTc5NjlkM2FhZmE4NmQzMTAxMDE4OWI1ZmZkZmQ0ZTlhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI0MDUzMg.avif - **Categories**: Sports - **Event Name**: Santa Dash 2026 - **Description**: About the event Organiser: Richard McQuilton-Morgan Email Address: trailblazingevents@outlook.com Website: https://www.trailblazingevents.co.uk Contact Number: 07834588626 Race Details:- Venue - Jolly Crofters Pub Start - 10am Distance 4m Registration - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 39 - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/santa-dash-2026/200029573658418 - **Venue**: The Jolly Crofters - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jYzQ4YjU3MzFkOGUyYzY2NDExNGNkOWFkOTM2MjdmZDdkNzQ4YzMxNTgzYjBmMmVhMTc2MWYzZjhhYmIwYTg2LXJpbWctdzY1Ni1oMzcwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4ODA3Mzg0.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops - **Event Name**: XMiles Bolton Half Marathon & 10k 2027 - **Description**: XMiles Bolton Half Marathon & 10k returns on Sunday 4th April – with a new improved route for 2027! The route will Start and Finish in historic Queen’s Park and includes a trip into the town centre following much of the legendary Ironman run course i - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 97 - **Date**: Sun Apr 04 2027 at 09:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/xmiles-bolton-half-marathon-and-10k-2027/200030794956136 - **Venue**: Queens Park Bolton - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lMzgxN2JlYTg0MGFiMDMwODRkOGY1MzdiMDYzNmNhODQzZDY3MWMwMTRlNjkwODgwNDRlOTYxNTNjYzYzMWYxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMi1kYzc4Nzg3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTM1MTc1Ng.avif - **Categories**: marathons, sports, workshops, entertainment, coronation-weekend - **Event Name**: Bolton Town Wrestling @ Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa - **Description**: A mix of familiar Bolton Town Wrestling stars, new debuts and special appearances. All ages are welcome to this amazing afternoon of wrestling action. Bring all the family to watch live action talents who have performed around the world. Our Street Food - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/bolton-town-wrestling-last-drop-village-hotel-and-spa/200030503303725 - **Venue**: Hospital Road, BL7 9PZ Bolton, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy84OWFmMDA2Zjk2YjdjMzYyOGU5YzhjMWZkNzRhMzI1OTA2YjRlNmQyMTUwOGIyZWNlMDQzYzBmMjk3ZGJiN2RlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQwMy1kYzk4YThhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI1NDYzOA.avif - **Categories**: sports, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Horwich Triathlon & Multisport 2027 - **Description**: Horwich Triathlon is known as ‘The Race To The Pike’. It’s one of the oldest triathlon events in the North West, dating back over 25 years. It starts with a 500m pool swim and then a 40k undulating cycle ride, but we save the best bit until the end. The 8 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 50 - **Date**: Sun May 02 2027 at 07:30 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolton/horwich-triathlon-and-multisport-2027/200030794954030 - **Venue**: Horwich Leisure Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jOTE1Mjg5YjczOTZlNzY3OWFkNWViZWQ1NGQzYTgyN2ZkZGU5ZjQ0NDMwNzM0YzczZjM4ZjI1NzU4ODc1MWQ0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5OS1kYzk4OTg5OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTM1MTc0OQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, cycling, marathons, trips-adventures, business, contests ## Trending Events in Bolton - **Event Name**: North West Business Expo 2026 - **Description**: The North West Business Expo is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! The exhibition returns to The Premier Suite, within Bolton Wanderers Football Club on Friday the 23rd of October 2026 with 2 floors packed with exhibitors. Each ye - **Venue**: The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bdea2544b2c15f9089a95d44c2fb6644c706dfa5f01ec89be6c71f6eeed1b501-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788254958 - **Event Name**: Rivington Festival of Light 2026 - **Description**: Walk uphill through the lit-up woodland, to discover the Magical Festival of Light! Lasers, illuminated woodlands, a fantastic lantern trail - with lantern displays of Bluey, The Gruffalo, Star Wars, Paddington, Peter Rabbit, Harry Potter, Finding Nemo, - **Venue**: Rivington Terraced Gardens - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4c660737dd29f2a822f263ccd07f9d4ecb6866fcf736c445daf76e985ddfc06b-rimg-w1200-h900-dc180818-gmir?v=1788307298 - **Event Name**: The North West Apprenticeship & Careers Expo (Bolton) 2026 - **Description**: The North West Apprenticeship and Careers Expo is Greater Manchesters largest dedicated careers exhibition. With up to 100 exhibitors, this event is the perfect opportunity for anyone, of any age who’s on the lookout for a new opportunity, looking to lear - **Venue**: The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5221146c284c2735963efffe18400c630f9133f6526e747dd51750193768b45c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181818-gmir?v=1788251335 - **Event Name**: Mummies in the Hall - **Description**: A mummy horror afternoon with talks by Prof Joann Fletcher & Curator Ian Trumble and a film screening of The Mummy (1999) at Smithills HallAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3dc316a0-c643-11f1-9b17- - **Venue**: Smithills Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9e38d4eadf01dcb96a8bb1ac260f65c0ef649e865518c41a4b184ea2bcf49bc0-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789041726 - **Event Name**: After Dark Smithills Hall Haunted Halloween Family Fun Ghost Tours - **Description**: Join our Housekeeper as she takes you around the house, introducing you to its haunted history and some of its past residents!About this EventJoin us at the Hall after dark as we take you on a guided tour filled with spoo - **Venue**: Smithills Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b8f748d6a15f92172abaa9bfa3e846027de761dd685b19d54923241c8fe8ad80-rimg-w851-h315-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790766247 - **Event Name**: HALLOWEEN: HOUSE OF HORRORS☠️ @ Level Nightclub Bolton - **Description**: For one night only, the entire club will be completely transformed into a twisted Halloween scare house where the dead come to rave. 🪦 BSMNT — RAVE TO THE GRAVEDescend into the underground and step into a full-blown graveyard. Expect eerie decoration, cre - **Venue**: Level - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/55168c00-c68f-11f1-9b17-2d4e02041cf4-rimg-w1200-h751-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1791845433 - **Event Name**: THE SPELLBOUND STREET FAYRE MARKET PLACE BOLTON - **Description**: 🎃✨ Step into the Shadows This Halloween… ✨🎃 On Saturday 31st October 2026, join us at Market Place, Bolton for a shopping experience like no other — The Spellbound Street Fayre 🕯️🦇 Immerse yourself in a world of gothic fashion, dark art, witchy wares, - **Venue**: Market Place, Bolton - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/31d394a07423eaadb844bafb6c87e8a0582b94b288a0d886816a7ca2b38a30ff-rimg-w1125-h1564-dc7e71a5-gmir?v=1768701010 - **Event Name**: The Real Slim Shadow - A Tribute to Eminem - **Description**: Another great night of entertainment at Grosvenor Casino Bolton!About this Event🎤Guess who’s back? Back again… 🎶🔥Get ready for a night like no other as The Real Slim Shadow brings the music and energy of Eminem to - **Venue**: Grosvenor Casino - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a5b559206e00d161c50dc7d40a1fab9e9014628013e567380ba73be25db3687e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790381776 - **Event Name**: In Person Workshop: Exploring Innovative Embroidery (Bolton) - **Description**: With Elnaz Yazdani, an introduction to innovative embroidery at the Hobbycraft in Bolton on 17 October at 1:30pmAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6f227240-c3c8-11f1-8f47-ffe011d0a69e-rimg-w962-h740-dc58 - **Venue**: Hobbycraft Bolton - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/efe8ced3a234f1a72b547f3679c493dc36352d8d6f1bb2d8ce43b46173481a4d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc0c8d3-gmir.jpg?v=1784394067 ## Browse Sports Events by Date - [Sports Events Today in Bolton](https://allevents.in/bolton/sports--today) - [Sports Events This Weekend in Bolton](https://allevents.in/bolton/sports--this-weekend) - [Sports Events in October in Bolton](https://allevents.in/bolton/sports--october) - [Sports Events in November in Bolton](https://allevents.in/bolton/sports--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Sports events in Bolton? - **A:** An Evening with Bolton Legends- Sam Allardyce and Peter Reid (Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Albert Halls), Manchester Card Show (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am at Bolton Wanderers Football Club), IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton 2027 (Sun Jun 06 2027 at 06:00 am at Bolton Town Centre), Petzl Night Runner Rivington 2027 (Sat Jan 16 2027 at 05:30 pm at Rivington & Blackrod high school), Rivington Duathlon 2027 (Sun Mar 14 2027 at 08:00 am at Rivington and Blackrod High School). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Bolton in October 2026? - **A:** An Evening with Bolton Legends- Sam Allardyce and Peter Reid (Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Albert Halls). - **Q**: How can I find Sports events in Bolton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Sports events in Bolton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Sports events in Bolton? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Sports events in Bolton? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Sports events in Bolton include The Albert Halls, Bolton Town Centre, Rivington & Blackrod high school. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Sports events in Bolton? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Sports events in Bolton include Artistes International Management Ltd, IRONMAN England, Epic Events. - **Q**: What types of Sports events can I find in Bolton? - **A:** You can explore a variety of sports sub-genres and styles including Football, Race, Training, Rugby, Boxing and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Sports events available? - **A:** Yes, many Sports events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Sports events in Bolton? - **A:** Follow the Sports category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Sports events are listed in Bolton. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e3/60106a87bd471da3f67c661438bc17/sports.png ## Sports events from nearby cities - [Sports events in Atherton](https://allevents.in/atherton-en/sports) - [Sports events in Bury](https://allevents.in/bury-gb/sports) - [Sports events in Whitefield](https://allevents.in/whitefield-en/sports) - [Sports events in Leigh](https://allevents.in/leigh-en/sports) - [Sports events in Haigh](https://allevents.in/haigh/sports) - [Sports events in Darwen](https://allevents.in/darwen/sports) - [Sports events in Salford](https://allevents.in/salford-en/sports) - [Sports events in Wigan](https://allevents.in/wigan/sports)