Birmingham Hosts Dodgeball World Cup in 2028

0:00Birmingham City Council has approved $50,000 to bring the Dodgeball World Cup to the city in summer, 2028. This move aims to boost the area's profile as a top spot for international sports events. Earlier this week, Councillors gave the green light after talks with organizers from the Manchester-based World Dodgeball Association. Officials say the city's track record, with recent global competitions, helped seal the deal. David Galbaugh, with the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, called Birmingham a prime sports hub. He predicts the event will draw $2 million in visitor spending and fill 2,000 hotel room nights around the five points west. Neighborhood. This marks the first World Dodgeball Association Cup since the 2022 edition in Cairo, Egypt. Planners expect teams from around the world to compete over several days. With this funding locked in, Birmingham gears up to welcome Dodgeball fans and solidify its place on the Global Sports Map. That wraps Birmingham News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey, with the story.