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 Durham 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 Durham.
Find out sports events near you in Durham or watch live match streaming in the cafes.
## Sports Events in Durham - **Event Name**: Durham Careers Fair - **Description**: Looking for a new Career? Looking for your next Hire? The UK Careers Fair returns to Durham on Wednesday 21st October. Are you looking for a new career? The Durham Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education levels t - **Date**: Wed Oct 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed Oct 21 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-careers-fair/200030687403616 - **Venue**: Durham County Cricket Ground - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hNzQ2NTdlYjVkN2ViNmNkMWUyZGQyMjhlNjljY2JmYWFjMGFlN2IwNzlhMzVmOGM0MmY5NjA3MzgwNzFkOTE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NDg5OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTE2MjUxNg.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Durham v Sunderland - **Description**: Durham welcome Sunderland in the first River Wear Derby of the season! The Black Cats visit Maiden Castle on Sunday 8th November (12pm kick-off) as the historic rivalry reignites for the 2026/27 season. Ticket Information Tickets are priced at the foll - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 24 - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-v-sunderland/200030832803208 - **Venue**: Maiden Castle, Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hOGM3YmRhYWQ1OWQ1YjFkMWIwNzdlMTQ0ODQ4MTA1MzI4ZGUxNDczZjJjZDEwNDg0ZTQ3ZjVhYzdlYmZiZGFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4NjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTk1MjUwNw.avif - **Event Name**: Durham Trail 5K and 10M - **Description**: Part of the Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. The Durham Trails 5K and 10M offers runners a fabulous opportunity to run some beautiful trails in Durham City and and the areas surrounding the city. The 10 mile route starts in Durham City bef - **Date**: Sun May 23 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun May 23 2027 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-trail-5k-and-10m/200030725599316 - **Venue**: The Graham Sports Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mNTM2ZmYyODlhNDdmMDE1N2U1Mzc3OTRkODhlZDU1MDQ1YjQzNTYxNzE3MzIzOGUxYjRhNmYzODY4YjgwNThkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDA3MDI1NA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Sports - **Event Name**: Christmas Showjumping Event - **Description**: Take part in our student-led Christmas Showjumping Event at our Houghall Campus!About this EventPrizes for best Christmas-themed fancy dress 🎄🎅Entries close Tuesday 24 November at - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/christmas-showjumping-event/100002001164314334 - **Venue**: East Durham College, Houghall Campus - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85YjhmMzk5NjU0YzJjNWI0NjFiNDM5NGZiMTdmOWJhYjQ5YzQzMThmY2VhODJmYzg3YThmZmI4MzIxODc0NmNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE4MzgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk2MjIxNzQ.avif - **Price**: GBP 6 to 17 - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Family Limitless Karting: 3x Races for just £25pp (For Kids 8yrs+ & Guardians) - **Description**: Our most popular deal for families! On Sunday October 25th, kids aged 8-15yrs and adults 16yrs+ can complete as many laps as possible across 3 races for just £25pp - the better the driver, the more laps you get! This event has very limited numbers and pre - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/family-limitless-karting-3x-races-for-just-£25pp-for-kids-8yrs-and-guardians/200030474830706 - **Venue**: Unit 13 Rennys Lane Ind. Est., DH1 2rs Durham, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lNmVjNmM1ODkxZTBlZGM2YzA3ZmU3ZjQ5NTFiMTNjNWZiYzYwNzUxM2U2ZWEwMjAwYzlmMDFhY2E2ZTA0MzgxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODM2NjM1Nw.avif - **Categories**: kids, sports - **Event Name**: The Legion Open - **Description**: THE LEGION OPEN Entry £50 - this is split into cash prize for winners of EVERY category " Women's Novice & Inters Men's Novice, Inters & Opens EVENTS: 1. Press Medley - Monster Dumbbell, Axle FTOH, Log Press for Reps 2. Max Deadlift - 2 attempts, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 37 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/the-legion-open/200030468675558 - **Venue**: The Legion Strength and Fitness - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82MzU1Nzc5MmJkMDUzOTIwNjJlYjNhNzgxZWZhOWY5ZWU3YTg5YWNlNTUzMDAxZjM5NzFkMWNmNjYzODJmMTlhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcyNy1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjkxMjI5OQ.avif - **Categories**: kids - **Event Name**: Durham Command 1 - **Description**: Two day Infinity Satellite tournament at Durham Raiders. 300pt ITS18 Missions (tbd) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Tickets will be £40 each. Please pay using this link: https://durham-raiders.sumupstore.com/product/durham-command-1 Please select "for pickup" as th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sat Feb 20 2027 at 09:00 am – Sun Feb 21 2027 at 07:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-command-1/200030474934327 - **Venue**: Croxdale Community Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kY2FkNWZhYzc3YzI1OTE4ZmE2YWNiZWYwMjJmYzExMjBmYjNlNTE5ZmE3N2E4YjYzYjExNmIwNjE3NWQ3YzNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkyNi1kYzU4ODhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODM2NjM2MQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, tournaments - **Event Name**: Durham Desolation a Warmachine tournament. - **Description**: 9:00 doors open for set up. 10:00 round 1 12:00 round2 14:00 lunch 15:00 round 3 17:00 round 4 19:00 prizes giving Prizes for. 1st place 2nd place and the coveted wooden spoon longshanks registration https://warmachine.longshanks.org/event/3584 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-desolation-a-warmachine-tournament/200030589933903 - **Venue**: Croxdale And Surrounding Areas - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80YWRjYjE4OTA0M2NhYTA3ZWYzOTk3NjlmZmNlYWMzMDQyMjUzYjNjZjkyYzExNjhlZDI4Y2Q3ZTY1ZTYyNjlmLXJpbWctdzg4NC1oNDMxLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4Mzc4MjQ2.avif - **Categories**: sports, tournaments ## Trending Events in Durham - **Event Name**: Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral - **Description**: Scouting For Girls will be performing the greatest hits live in the breathtaking Durham Cathedral in October.ArtistsScouting for GirlsMusic Genres : 2000s, Indie, Indie Pop, Pop, Rock - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4cb8e493f511b2cfc83fd0eb6e1021c65f6ace5d6c693123641ec2e4daf7fff8-rimg-w1024-h1024-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1785871242 - **Event Name**: Boney M. Live in Durham Cathedral - **Description**: Pop Disco powerhouse Boney M. will be performing live inside the incredible Durham Cathedral!ArtistsBoney M.Music Genres : Pop, Funk, Disco - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e962db8c3871fb0cbe1421d4afb1c3000349c8b82fd40c3074cb1b1076a3b9fb-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1785460339 - **Event Name**: Horror Car Wash - **Description**: 2026 Horror car wash brings some brand new terrifying scenes and characters - **Venue**: Sunderland Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a7e860e9fa3a7ace3b1144ef9ca8c90383846a76f1b73348286f4e39c16bf076-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788640572 - **Event Name**: Firework & Bonfire Spectacular - **Description**: Join us for a huge bonfire night party at RM arena with fireworks, food and fun! - **Venue**: The Rainton Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5a84574b6d7b6049d677f16a9dc26c7950d7e99b3e9d019d476742436d711795-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788584414 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Durham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Durham Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. T - **Venue**: Durham Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/395d7510-cc42-11f1-b2cf-a555c969fe55-rimg-w550-h550-dcf8c808-gmir.jpg?v=1792472022 - **Event Name**: Bollynights Durham – FRESHERS WELCOME PARTY | Friday 23rd October | Home - **Description**: Durham Bollynights -FRESHERS WELCOME PARTY | Friday 23rd October | Home Bollynights Presents: Freshers Party🎉✨ Durham get ready for the ultimate Bollywood takeover! 💃🕺 Step into a night of non-stop music and pure Bollywood vibes 🇮🇳. Meet new people 🤝, m - **Venue**: Home & Botanic Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7b7b31b0-ccee-11f1-9b7e-d709e3268b78-rimg-w1200-h669-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1792546007 - **Event Name**: Tropiloco Durham: A Nightmare on North Road @ Home & Botanic - **Description**: Durham's biggest Halloween weekender. Friday night at Home & Botanic on North Road, powered by VK. - **Venue**: Home And Botanic Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0aaf320990469bc03150c2b420fa288fc7bde1c84813dcc1328f38c0dcffdb07-rimg-w400-h400-dc181818-gmir.png?v=1789006143 - **Event Name**: Tropiloco Durham: Trop or Treat @ Home & Botanic - Saturday - **Description**: Durham's biggest Halloween weekender. Saturday night at Home & Botanic on North Road, powered by VK. - **Venue**: Home And Botanic Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2f7e992e8adcc69048bbba9ff6361387adfd65ef0cb51f08a747ec78fa1ba6f2-rimg-w400-h400-dc181818-gmir.png?v=1790309103 - **Event Name**: Halloween Ghost Walk *SOLD OUT* - Durham - **Description**: Join Ghost of Durham for a spooky walks around the Durham Streets.About this EventDate / Time:31.10.25, 21:00 - 22:00Location:Durham School start / finish pointAre YOU brave enough?Join us for an hour - **Venue**: Durham School - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d9f675582898dd0eeca1abf13060434a9109084226951239c2b1fc4fb7b8d611-rimg-w1200-h630-dc141e2c-gmir.jpg?v=1783668765 ## Browse Sports Events by Date - [Sports Events Today in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/sports--today) - [Sports Events This Weekend in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/sports--this-weekend) - [Sports Events in October in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/sports--october) - [Sports Events in November in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/sports--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Sports events in Durham? - **A:** Durham Careers Fair (Wed Oct 21 2026 at 10:00 am at Durham County Cricket Ground), Durham v Sunderland (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at Maiden Castle, Durham), Durham Trail 5K and 10M (Sun May 23 2027 at 10:00 am at The Graham Sports Centre), Christmas Showjumping Event (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am at East Durham College, Houghall Campus), Family Limitless Karting: 3x Races for just £25pp (For Kids 8yrs+ & Guardians) (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Unit 13 Rennys Lane Ind. Est., DH1 2rs Durham, United Kingdom). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Durham today October 21, 2026? - **A:** Durham Careers Fair (Wed Oct 21 2026 at 10:00 am at Durham County Cricket Ground). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Durham this weekend October 23–25, 2026? - **A:** Family Limitless Karting: 3x Races for just £25pp (For Kids 8yrs+ & Guardians) (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Unit 13 Rennys Lane Ind. Est., DH1 2rs Durham, United Kingdom). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Durham in October 2026? - **A:** Durham Careers Fair (Wed Oct 21 2026 at 10:00 am at Durham County Cricket Ground), Family Limitless Karting: 3x Races for just £25pp (For Kids 8yrs+ & Guardians) (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Unit 13 Rennys Lane Ind. Est., DH1 2rs Durham, United Kingdom), The Legion Open (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at The Legion Strength and Fitness). - **Q**: How can I find Sports events in Durham? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Sports events in Durham 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 Durham? - **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 Durham? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Sports events in Durham include Durham County Cricket Ground, Maiden Castle, Durham, The Graham Sports Centre. - **Q**: What is the price range for Sports events in Durham? - **A:** Prices for Sports events in Durham range from GBP 6 to GBP 17. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Sports events in Durham? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Sports events in Durham include The UK Careers Fair, Durham Women FC, Trail Outlaws. - **Q**: What types of Sports events can I find in Durham? - **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 Durham? - **A:** Follow the Sports category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Sports events are listed in Durham. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e3/60106a87bd471da3f67c661438bc17/sports.png ## Sports events from nearby cities - [Sports events in Spennymoor](https://allevents.in/spennymoor/sports) - [Sports events in Chester-le-Street](https://allevents.in/chester-le-street/sports) - [Sports events in Stanley](https://allevents.in/stanley-en/sports) - [Sports events in Bishop Auckland](https://allevents.in/bishop-auckland/sports) - [Sports events in Washington](https://allevents.in/washington-en/sports) - [Sports events in Peterlee](https://allevents.in/peterlee/sports) - [Sports events in Seaham](https://allevents.in/seaham/sports) - [Sports events in Newton Aycliffe](https://allevents.in/newton-aycliffe/sports)