News

Boxing event a knock out success

Mon 27 Jul 2015

Derby Arena hosted its first ever boxing event on Saturday 25 July exceeding all expectations. Around 2000 people attended the event to see Nick Blackwell fight Damon Jones for the British Middleweigh... More

British Cycling confirms a strong line-up for the Revolution Series

Thu 23 Jul 2015

British Cycling has confirmed its intention to have a full strength Great British Cycling Team for the first round of the Revolution Series, taking place at the Arena on 14 – 16 August. The Revolutio... More

The benefits of Wattbike sessions

Thu 23 Jul 2015

Wattbikes are one of the best pieces of equipment ever made in the fitness industry. Therefore we are lucky to have a Wattbike studio and Wattbike classes here at the Arena. These sessions don't only... More

The Markeaton Park launch event

Wed 22 Jul 2015

You've probably heard by now that Markeaton Park has undergone refurbishments. The Mundy Play Centre has been modernised and new activities have been added, including Bouncy Castle, adventure playgrou... More

Come and join us for Love Parks week

Tue 21 Jul 2015

Love Parks week is well underway and we're looking forward to celebrating Derby's parks this week, with a variety of events taking place at a park near you!  By coming along to one of the Love Parks ... More

Footgolf at Markeaton Park is opening this weekend

Wed 15 Jul 2015

Footgolf has now been launched at Markeaton Park so be sure to come along this weekend and give it a go. Get your family and friends together and try out the latest craze, which replaces a golf ball w... More

Derby Sports Awards 2015 are now open

Wed 15 Jul 2015

Building on the fantastic success of the 2014 Derby Sports Awards, the City will once again be promoting and celebrating our local sporting achievements. Nominations for the 2015 Derby Sports Awards o... More

Use your FREE 5 day pass until the end of August

Tue 14 Jul 2015

More than 800 people have now downloaded their FREE 5 day pass. Due to the high demand we have decided to extend it for another month, therefore you will be happy to find out that you will be able to ... More

All-star Christmas pantomime cast gets one better

Mon 13 Jul 2015

Derby LIVE and Paul Holman Associates are pleased to announce that former TOWIE star Dan Osborne will be joining the cast of the all-star traditional family pantomime, Aladdin at the new Derby Arena t... More

Stay active this summer with our holiday programme

Thu 9 Jul 2015

It’s that time of year again when schools break up and everyone is looking forward to embracing the time off and having fun. This is the time of year when it is important to ensure your children are s... More

The big summer of netball to take place at Derby Arena

Tue 7 Jul 2015

For four Saturdays in August Derby Arena will host netball sessions open to women of all abilities over the age of 16. This will be a fun, social and non-competitive opportunity to get involved in spo... More

Derby Arena Gym Challenge: Tour De France

Thu 2 Jul 2015

We would like to encourage all of our members to take part in our July’s gym challenge. Try something new and get involved for a chance to win prices. Challenges like this will motivate, inspire and e... More

Derby Arena to host Disability Try It event

Wed 1 Jul 2015

There will be a Disability Try It event taking place at the Arena on Saturday 1 August at 9.30 – 12noon, where anyone ages 11 and over are invited to come over for a fun morning of disability sports. ... More

This summer at Markeaton Park

Tue 30 Jun 2015

There are some exciting new things happening Markeaton Park this summer. We have plenty of shows and activities taking place, therefore we would like to encourage everyone to come down and enjoy some ... More

Championship Boxing set to take place at Derby Arena

Thu 25 Jun 2015

Another major sporting event is set to take place at the new Derby Arena as A Night of Championship Boxing will take place on Sat 25 Jul. Nick Blackwell will defend his British middleweight title aga... More