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30 Tourism London, CanadaLondon is aSports CityLooking to catch a game while you’re in the city? London is home to a number of sports teams that will no doubt get you up and out of your seats. SPORTS S A HOCKEY FAN, A FRIDAY NIGHT London Knights game at Canada Life Place is the place to be. With just over 9,000 fans in attendance, a Knights game should be on the bucket list for any sports fan. Named the CHL Team of the Century, the Knights have produced several notable NHL stars including Mitch Marner, Matthew Tkachuk, Darryl Sitler, Brendan Shanahan, Patrick Kane, Rick Nash and many more! You never know which future NHL star you might be watching on the ice. Also playing out of Canada Life Place is the London Lightning basketball team (BSL). Founded in 2011, the Lighting are aiming for their third consecutive championship in 2024, and the team’s seventh as a franchise. Just outside of downtown London is the historic Labatt Memorial Park, home to the London Majors (IBL). If you’re spending a summer Friday night in London, be sure to check out a Majors game at the World’s Oldest Baseball Grounds.For all your varsity sports action, London is home to the 2021 Vanier Cup Football Champions Western Mustangs (USPORTS) and the always dominant Fanshawe Falcons (CCAA).If you’re more into the football commonly found in the other London, be sure to check out London’s semi-professional soccer club, FC London (League1).Thinking of watching the game at a sports bar? We’ve got you covered. Check out one of the many great bars downtown or along Richmond Row including The Ceeps, Molly Blooms, Winks, The Banquet, The Squire Pub & Grille, FitzRaysand of course Joe Kool’s. AWestern Mustangs at Western Alumni StadiumLondon Majors at Labatt ParkLondon Lightning at Canada Life PlaceLondon Knights at Canada Life PlacePHOTO: MATT HISCOX30 Tourism London, Canada