Events

Veterans' Bridge UK

Armed Forces Events

Key sporting and ceremonial events across the Armed Forces calendar — from Twickenham showdowns to the Festival of Remembrance.

Other

Military vs Cancer Great North Run 2026

Join the Military vs Cancer team for the Great North Run, the world's largest half marathon (13.1 miles), shown live on the BBC. Fundraising target £400. Includes a professional running top, fundraising advice and materials. All proceeds support Military vs Cancer.

13 September 2026
Great North Run, Newcastle upon Tyne
Other

Ultra 4 Cancer - Lapland 2027

Run or walk 100km over two days, or 50km/25km over one day through Swedish Lapland's boreal forests and across frozen lakes. Join TV's Foxy (SAS: Who Dares Wins) and Woody (BBC). £500 registration fee (instalments available) plus minimum £800 fundraising, split between four cancer charities. Only 250 places. Includes in-country transfers, hotels, camping, marked course, medical team and race medal.

2027
Swedish Lapland
Remembrance

Ride to the Wall 2026

The 19th annual Ride to the Wall brings together motorcyclists, families and friends from across the UK and Europe for a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum, remembering those who gave their lives on active service since 1945. 7,000+ riders expected.

3 October 2026
National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire
RemembranceFree

Remembrance Sunday – National Service

The national Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, attended by the Royal Family, veterans' associations and senior government figures. Open to the public along the route.

8 November 2026
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London
Remembrance

Festival of Remembrance

The Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, honouring those who have served and sacrificed. One of the most moving ceremonial events in the Armed Forces calendar.

November 2026 (date TBC)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Rugby LeagueMen's

Inter-Services Rugby League Championship

Annual rugby league competition between Army, Royal Navy and RAF. Contested across a series of fixtures throughout the year with each service fighting for the Inter-Services title.

Throughout 2026
Various
Rugby LeagueWomen's

Inter-Services Rugby League – Women's

Women's inter-services rugby league competition between Army, Royal Navy and RAF, celebrating the growth of women's rugby league across the Armed Forces.

Throughout 2026
Various
FootballMen's

Inter-Services Football Championship – Men's

Annual football competition between the Army FA, Royal Navy FA and RAF FA. Each service competes in a round-robin series of fixtures for the inter-services title.

Throughout 2026
Various
FootballWomen's

Inter-Services Football Championship – Women's

Women's inter-services football, with the Army FA, Royal Navy FA and RAF FA competing for the inter-services title across a series of fixtures.

Throughout 2026
Various
HockeyMen's

Inter-Services Hockey Championship – Men's

Annual men's hockey competition between the three services. Played across a series of fixtures, the Inter-Services Championship is the pinnacle of Armed Forces hockey.

Throughout 2026
Various
HockeyWomen's

Inter-Services Hockey Championship – Women's

Women's inter-services hockey competition between Army, Royal Navy and RAF. One of the fastest-growing women's sports fixtures in the Armed Forces calendar.

Throughout 2026
Various