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Top 10 most in-demand UK sporting events of 2023 revealed including Wimbledon, British GP and KSI vs Tommy Fury

YouTuber boxing has even made the list

THE UK has hosted some unforgettable sporting events this year.

From football to Formula One, millions of fans have bought tickets to see their favourite team or athlete in action.

Wimbledon is always popular among British sports fans
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Wimbledon is always popular among British sports fansCredit: 2023 Tim Clayton

But one event in particular was by far the most popular.

Here, SunSport look at the most in-demand sporting events of 2023, according to viagogo.

10 -  Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars - NFL London Games 2023

NFL returned to London in October as thousands of American football fans flocked to Wembley Stadium.

The in front of a crowd of 85,176 spectators.

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It was the first of five international games the NFL had implemented in the 2023-24 season.

Another two games were also played in London - both at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Atlanta Falcons faced Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley
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Atlanta Falcons faced Jacksonville Jaguars at WembleyCredit: Reuters

9 - England vs France - Guinness Six Nations 2023

England fell to a horrid 53-10 loss to France at Twickenham in the fourth round of the Guinness Six Nations in March.

It was their biggest-ever home defeat and sparked outrage from fans.

Around 81,000 spectators were in attendance, but not everyone stayed until the final whistle.

Those who did let their discontent known when a wave of boos rang around the stadium.

England suffered a horror defeat to France at Twickenham
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England suffered a horror defeat to France at TwickenhamCredit: The Times

8 - The Open Championship

A record attendance of 260,000 fans was projected ahead of the 151st Open Championship in Wirral.

The Royal Liverpool Golf Club slightly increased in size in preparation for the July event as fans rapidly sought to buy tickets.

Brian Harman went on to win the competition.

Brian Harman won the 151st Open Championship
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Brian Harman won the 151st Open ChampionshipCredit: PA

7 - Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans - NFL London Games 2023

Just over 61,000 fans were in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the Ravens beat the Titans 24-16.

It was the final match of the highly-anticipated 2023 NFL London games.

Baltimore Ravens faced Tennessee Titans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in October
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Baltimore Ravens faced Tennessee Titans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in OctoberCredit: Reuters

6 - KSI vs Tommy Fury

YouTubers and social media stars were at the forefront of the boxing scene at the beginning of October.

KSI faced former Love Islander Tommy Fury on the Prime Card at Manchester Arena in a highly-anticipated bout.

Fury, brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, controversially won the fight by majority decision.

It was scored 57–56, 57–56, 57–57 in favour of Fury, but KSI branded it a "robbery".

YouTuber Logan Paul also faced MMA star Dillon Danis on the night.

He won after Danis was disqualified following an attempted guillotine choke.

It all took place in front of a 20,000-capacity crowd in Manchester.

A sold-out crowd watched KSI take on Tommy Fury at Manchester Arena
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A sold-out crowd watched KSI take on Tommy Fury at Manchester ArenaCredit: Getty

5 - Wales vs England - Guinness Six Nations 2023

England clinched a 20-10 victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in February - their first Six Nations win in Cardiff since 2017.

Just over 74,000 fans were in attendance to watch as Steve Borthwick's side earned their second win of the competition.

Wales hosted England in the Six Nations in February
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Wales hosted England in the Six Nations in FebruaryCredit: Alamy

4 - ICC World Test Championship - Australia v India

Australia beat India by 209 runs at The Oval in June.

The Aussies dominated towards the end of the five-day event and cruised to the win.

It was a huge event watched by thousands at The Oval.

3 - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills - NFL London Games 2023

The Jaguars secured back-to-back London wins with a 25-20 victory over the Bills.

Around 61,200 fans were in attendance - just below the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's 62,000 capacity.

Following this year's popular London Series, NFL is set to return to the capital in 2024.

Buffalo Bills suffered a defeat to Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL London Series
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Buffalo Bills suffered a defeat to Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL London SeriesCredit: Getty

2 - Formula 1 British Grand Prix

The British Grand Prix drew a huge crowd this year.

A whopping 480,000 spectators stormed through the gates of Silverstone over the course of the weekend.

They were treated to an epic race and performances from the likes of Jax Jones, Black Eyed Peas and Tom Grennan.

Hometown heroes Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris earned a spot on the podium, while Max Verstappen stormed to victory.

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480,000 fans were at Silverstone over the British GP weekend
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480,000 fans were at Silverstone over the British GP weekendCredit: AFP

1 - Wimbledon

It's notoriously difficult to get tickets for tennis' most prestigious Grand Slam and this year was no different.

A new record attendance of 532,651 was set this year across the two-week tournament which saw Marketa Vondrousova clinch the women's title and Carlos Alcaraz claim the men's.

Carlos Alcaraz clinched the men's singles title at Wimbledon
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Carlos Alcaraz clinched the men's singles title at WimbledonCredit: PA

Most in-demand UK sporting events 2023

  • 1 - Wimbledon
  • 2 - Formula One British Grand Prix
  • 3 - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills - NFL London Games 2023
  • 4 - ICC World Test Championship - Australia v India
  • 5 - Wales vs England - Guinness Six Nations 2023
  • 6 - KSI vs Tommy Fury
  • 7 - Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans
  • 8 - The Open Championship
  • 9 - England vs France - Guinness Six Nations 2023
  • 10 - Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars - NFL London Games 2023
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