The West Midland city beat a rival bid from Washington DC to secure the games.
Prince Harry has congratulated Birmingham after the city was announced as the host of the 2027 Invictus Games.Three new sports are expected to debut at the game, which will be held at the National Exhibition Centre in July 2027, these include pickleball, laser run and esports.
Birmingham City centre. The West Midland city beat a rival bid from Washington DC to become the host city of the 2027 Invictus Games. Read More 'Excited' Prince Harry praises Team UK squad taking part in the first winter sports 'Your city's strong ties to the armed forces community made it a formidable contender from the very start.'
The Duchess of Sussex did not join Harry for the service and neither did Prince William or King Charles.The Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle seen during the Invictus Games 2023 at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf
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