2025 World Tug of War Championships
The 2025 World Tug of War Championships will take place at the University of Nottingham’s Highfields Sports Complex.
Over 20 countries will be taking part in a range of weight classes for mens and womens teams as well as mixed (4+4) teams at senior, under 23 and junior level.
The first two days of competition will be club competitions, with the second two days of competition being international competitions for national teams. The event is expected to draw around 1500 – 2000 competitors and over 100 tug of war clubs along with their supporters.
Target Audience
We have a broad age demographic which includes anyone interested in sport.
Key Dates and Timings
Four day event from 4-7 September
Specific Opportunity Details
Whilst this is a top level international event, the majority of competitors are amateurs who dedicate the majority of their free time to training and competition. Many are business owners and decision making employees, just like you! Many of those involved in tug of war work in agriculture and agricultural related trades, engineering and construction and related trades, and many are also qualified professionals in other fields from all walks of life, so as well as advertising to spectators, you are also advertising to the
competitors too.
Spectator entry will be free at this event in order to maximise the number of visitors to the championships. The venue is located adjacent toa tram stop on the Nottingham Tram Linkproviding an easily accessible venue forspectators to get to. The event will also be attracting lots of media attention too, with local, regional and national press in attendance. The event has already featured in many of these publications with more exposure expected as the event draws nearer. The event has also been listed on local tourism web sites. The event will also be streamed online via our own dedicated streaming platform. The World Championships in 2024 attracted thousands of online viewers. The Tug of War Associations YouTube channel also has over 70,000subscribers.
We are also working in collaboration with the Tug of War International Federation, University of Nottingham and Visit Nottingham to promote the event across all of their social media platforms as well as working with Visit Nottingham to promote the event to residents and tourists.
Becoming a partner with us will therefore give you exposure to your business, both through in event visitors and through our digital presence, including on social media.
Features and Benefits
We have a range of benefits available, including free entry, arena branding, programme advertising, social media placement, live streaming advertising and weight class sponsorship including your company name being engraved on the winners trophies and opportunities to present awards to the winning teams.
Investment
We have various package options available starting from just £75, up to more substantial packages. Please contact us below for more information