Sports

Gear guides, reviews, and everything you need to get into (or level up) your favourite sport. From cycling and tennis to darts and swimming.

Getting Started Guides

Not sure where to begin? Here’s what to budget for each sport:

SportStarter BudgetWhat You NeedWhere to Start
Cycling£300–£800Bike, helmet, lock, lightsLocal bike shop for fitting
Rugby£80–£200Boots, mouthguard, shorts, shirtLocal club or community team
Tennis£50–£150Racket, shoes, ballsLocal courts (many free/council run)
Darts£50–£120Board, darts, surround, ocheHome setup or local pub league
Snooker£30–£100Cue, case, chalk, tip toolLocal snooker hall
Swimming£30–£80Swimwear, goggles, swim capLocal leisure centre

Popular UK Sports Events 2025

EventSportWhenWhere
Six NationsRugbyFebruary–MarchUK, Ireland, France, Italy
Tour de FranceCyclingJulyFrance (TV coverage UK)
WimbledonTennisJune–JulyLondon SW19
World Snooker ChampionshipSnookerApril–MayCrucible, Sheffield
PDC World ChampionshipDartsDec–JanuaryAlexandra Palace, London
British Swimming ChampionshipsSwimmingAprilVarious UK venues
Tour of BritainCyclingSeptemberAcross Britain
Premiership Rugby FinalRugbyJuneTwickenham, London