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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ROOMS
For the first time ever, the European Athletics Championships are coming to Great Britain!
Heading to Birmingham for the 2026 European Athletics Championships? Stay together in modern, central, group-friendly accommodation made for clubs, teams and organisations. At Unite Students, we offer flexible, great-value stays for groups of 4+ people, with guests aged 13 and over.
Settle into comfortable rooms, enjoy shared social spaces, and make the most of Birmingham during one of the biggest sporting events of the decade.
Our homes are designed for community, comfort and convenience - perfect for groups travelling for events.
Central Birmingham locations close to The Alexander Stadium
Modern, en-suite rooms with shared kitchens and social areas
Safe, secure buildings with 24/7 support
Flexible stay lengths throughout summer 2026
Private flats allocated to your group
Free Wi-Fi, laundry rooms and friendly on-site teams
Great value per-person pricing
We support a wide range of group stays visiting Birmingham for the 2026 European Athletics Championships, including:
Sports clubs, running clubs & event teams
Youth groups and activity clubs (13+)
School trips (13+)
Corporate and business groups
Supporter groups & fan clubs
Volunteers, event staff & media teams
Performance groups and arts organisations
If you’re travelling as a group for Birmingham 2026, we’re here to help you stay together and feel at home.
Harriet Martineau is home to 424 students. We're a 5-minute walk from BCU campus, and 10 minutes from the centre. We've got great common and study spaces, and Costa Coffee on-site.
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James Watt is a sociable hub of 820 students. We’re a 5-minute walk away from the BCU campus, and 10 minutes from the centre. We've got great common and study spaces, and Costa Coffee on-site.
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See Europe's biggest stars compete at the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, the first time Great Britain has hosted the continent's biggest athletics event.
Submit a group enquiry today and we’ll get back to you with availability and pricing.
We welcome sports clubs, school trips (ages 13+), youth groups, corporate teams, supporter groups, volunteers, media crews, and event staff. If you’re travelling as a group of 6+ people, we’ve got you covered.
Our properties are based in central Birmingham, close to Aston University. Our sites include Harriet Martineau, and James Watt, which are a 20 minute drive away from Alexander Stadium.
Our group stays are designed for 4 or more guests, aged 13 and over. For larger groups, we can allocate private flats so everyone stays together.
Enjoy modern en-suite rooms, shared kitchens, social spaces, free Wi-Fi, laundry rooms, and 24/7 on-site support. Private flats are available for your group.
Yes! All our buildings have secure entry systems, CCTV, and round-the-clock support teams to ensure your group feels safe and comfortable.
We offer flexible stay lengths, so whether you’re here for the full 2026 European Athletics Championships or just a few days, we can tailor your booking.
Absolutely! We also welcome corporate teams, school trips, youth activity groups, volunteers, media crews, and supporter clubs. If you’re travelling as a group, we’re here to help.
We provide great-value per-person pricing for group stays. Costs vary based on group size, property, and length of stay. Submit an enquiry for a tailored quote.