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36 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 Budweiser Gardens is the place to be. With just over 9,000 fans in attendance, it should be on the bucket list for any sports fan. Named the CHL Team of the Century, the Knights have produced a number of notable NHL stars including Mitch Marner, Corey Perry, 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. In addition to the Knights, London is also home to the London Nationals (GOJHL), London’s oldest junior hockey team.Also playing out of Budweiser Gardens is the London Lightningbasketball team (NBL). Founded in 2011, the Lighting have won more championships than any other team in the league and provide an exciting atmosphere for basketball fans looking to catch a game.Just outside of downtown London is the legendary 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 as they look to defend their back-to-back championship titles in 2023.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), whose men’s and women’s team play their home games at the German Canadian Club. While you’re downtown, be sure to grab a drink before the game at one of the many great sports bars including Joe Kools, FitzRays, The Squire Pub & Grille, Crabby Joe’s or Wink’s!With great food and plenty of TV’s, these spots are also great if you decide to stick around and spend the night watching the game from there instead.AWestern Mustangs at Western Alumni StadiumLondon Majors at Labatt ParkLondon Lightning at Budweiser GardensLondon Knights at Budweiser Gardens