A Global Stadium for a Global City
Tony Bowers, The Peacock Gym: “Since the 1970s, our boxing gym has anchored the East End community, supporting world champions and local youth alike through education and skill-building. London needs new facilities, and the London Bowl and its academy sites will extend the gym's legacy of hope and optimism to all Londoners.”
Kevin Davis, Director of Jericho Estates: "As a global city with a track record for world-class venues, the London Bowl will be the most ambitious multi-sport project since the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. We are in active talks with international partners who recognise that these three sports will drive significant economic and cultural impact and add significant growth to the UK economy."
Solomon Curtis, Torch Sports: "The NBA's London expansion requires a venue capable of supporting the capital’s franchise. The London Bowl will fulfil this demand as an elite basketball anchor. At the same time, its integration of world-class boxing and esports – with the potential to programme other major arts and cultural events as demand dictates – ensures it serves the broader London community and guarantees year-round commercial success."
Ondrej Chybik, CHYBIK + KRISTOF ARCHITECTS: “The London Bowl design allows the arena floor to effortlessly adapt to accommodate 18,000 and up to 25,000 spectators across diverse sporting and entertainment events. By prioritising genuine multifunctionality, the arena and its surrounding public spaces are built to evolve, actively combating the inefficiency of traditional, single-use stadiums.
A key component of the proposal is a multifunctional tower, featuring a hotel, residences and community facilities, that brings together hospitality, residential, and community uses, extending the life of the site beyond event-based programming and embedding it within the everyday rhythm of the city.”