{"id":410018,"date":"2025-09-09T08:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/410018\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T08:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:56:15","slug":"london-fails-to-reach-podium-in-list-of-top-sport-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/410018\/","title":{"rendered":"London fails to reach podium in list of top sport cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\tTuesday 09 September 2025 9:23 am\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tShare<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"social-share__popup-item\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Facebook\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"social-share__popup-item\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tX\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Twitter\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"social-share__popup-item\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tLinkedIn\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on LinkedIn\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"social-share__popup-item\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tWhatsApp\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on WhatsApp\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"social-share__popup-item\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Email\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img width=\"742\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2212228203-e1757405768884.jpg\" class=\"media \" alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t\tLondon has failed to regain a place on the podium for the best sports cities after finding itself fourth for the second consecutive year.\t<\/p>\n<p>London has failed to regain a place on the podium for the best sports cities after finding itself fourth for the second consecutive year.<\/p>\n<p>European rival Paris secured top spot for the third consecutive year, while US duo Los Angeles and New York made up the top three.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/introducing-the-turnover-city-ams-sport-business-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">London was fourth yet again<\/a>, having slipped from third in 2023, ahead of Spanish pair Madrid and Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>Munich, Miami, Milan and Manchester complete the top 10.<\/p>\n<p>The top four cities have been the same for the last three rankings but New York jumped London in 2024 and is yet to concede the podium position.<\/p>\n<p>The findings, by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursonglobal.com\/locations\/switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">global communications firm Burson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/sport-in-2025-a-rallying-cry-to-london-mayor-khan-and-londoners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">are a kick in the teeth for London<\/a>, despite being home to seven Premier League football teams and stadiums including Wembley, Lord\u2019s, Allianz Stadium and Centre Court at Wimbledon.<\/p>\n<p>Paris got a bounce from its staging of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics but has held top spot for three consecutive years in an impressive feat.<\/p>\n<p>London languishing<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 2025 Ranking of Sport Cities,\u201d Burson Switzerland chief Greg Curchod says, \u201cunderscores the dynamic and evolving nature of the global sports landscape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile mega-events remain crucial, this year\u2019s findings highlight the increasing importance of strategic long-term planning, investment in diverse sports offerings, particularly women\u2019s sports, and the innovative application of technology like AI to enhance a city\u2019s sports reputation and engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool muscles out 2032 Olympic hosts Brisbane to jump from 22nd in 2024 to 19th in 2025, while Glasgow (51st), Edinburgh (56th) and Birmingham (64th) also represent Great Britain inside the top 100.<\/p>\n<p>New entries, on the other hand, include Monaco (30th), Tampa (66th), Lyon (75th), Perth (82nd) and Brussels (99th).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/how-do-brands-pick-the-right-sport-sponsorships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Between now and the end of the year<\/a>, London will host three NFL matches as well as football qualifiers, the rugby league Ashes, a Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup final, England\u2019s autumn internationals and the Darts World Championships.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRead more<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a class=\"read-more__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/kate-waugh-eyes-home-success-at-london-t100-triathlon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kate Waugh eyes home success at London T100 Triathlon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\tSimilarly tagged content: <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tSections\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tCategories\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tPeople &amp; 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