British sport faces climate threat as 94% say sector is under-prepared

Nov 5, 2026 00:05 (8h ago)

BASIS reported widespread extreme-weather impacts across British sport in 2026.
94% of surveyed organisations said sport was under-prepared for climate change.
The report called for adaptation plans, improved reporting and a £30 million annual fund.

Climate change is imposing growing financial and operational costs on British sport, with every organisation surveyed reporting extreme-weather impacts in 2026 and 94% saying the sector is under-prepared. A British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS) report found widespread exposure to heat, drought, storms and flooding, while only nine professional clubs explicitly identified climate or extreme weather as a business risk. Stadium flood risk, postponements and participation losses are affecting both elite and grassroots sport. BASIS called for board-level adaptation plans, better reporting and a £30 million annual fund to protect grassroots facilities.