Key Sectors
Sport, Leisure & Entertainment

Constructing spaces for iconic moments

Sport, Leisure & Entertainment demonstrates more than any other sector the requirement for a comprehensive blend of expertise.

Across the UK and the Middle East, we consistently deliver high-profile developments. We have created some impressive world-class spaces, including the training grounds of Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur FC, the ExCeL Centre, and the UK pavilion in the UAE.

Our large-scale sports and leisure stadium portfolio is equally exciting. It includes the new 16,500-seat Cardiff Bay Arena that will host major artists, attract over a million visitors, and boast state-of-the-art acoustics and sight lines.

What we do

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Purpose-built arenas
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Major sporting facilities
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Sport science facilities
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Large-scale outdoor facilities
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Elite gymnasiums and pools
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Exhibition and Conference centres
Delivering more for Sport, Leisure & Entertainment
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major English Premier League
facilities delivered
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projects completed incorporating gyms, pools and leisure facilities
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new trees planted across our Sport & Leisure schemes
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Specialist spaces

From Olympic-grade swimming pools to top-level gymnasiums and cutting-edge sports science laboratories, we address the entire spectrum of requirements for current and future stars.

Our long-term strategic approach and pre-construction focus means these locations are sustainable, future-proof, and leave a legacy for years to come.

Large-scale sports facilities

McLaren has delivered cutting-edge, large-scale sports training grounds and elite facilities designed for peak performance. These environments are trusted by some of the world’s most prestigious clubs and the highest-calibre athletes in the sports industry.

Every space is engineered to operate at the pinnacle of sporting excellence, ensuring readiness for the demands of top-tier competition

Purpose-built arenas

Bringing people together for unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime moments demands spaces that inspire and unite. McLaren specialises in designing and constructing world-class, purpose-built arenas that serve communities and the fans who fuel them.

Our expertise lies in creating large-scale venues that set the stage for exceptional experiences that make history.

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Stadiums and training grounds

McLaren has delivered top-level training facilities and stadium projects, including state-of-the-art centres for Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City. These projects require a clear understanding of how elite sports environments work—balancing performance needs with practical design and high-quality delivery. We manage complex programmes and stakeholder requirements to ensure facilities are delivered to the highest standard and ready for use at the highest level of competition.

Relevant projects
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Training Academy
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Training Academy

The Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre, home to the club’s first team and academy, is recognised as one of the best in Europe.

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Brighton College Sport Science Building
Brighton College Sport Science Building

Bringing science and sports together under one building to deliver world-class facilities.

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Leicester City F.C Training Ground
Leicester City F.C Training Ground

Our flagship project and one of the most sustainable we have ever been a part of.

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