Preston City Wrestling returns to Flag Market for a tenth year
Preston City Wrestling’s annual spectacle returns to the Flag Market this weekend. Attendees can expect an afternoon filled with high-energy matches, dramatic storylines, and colourful costumes that will keep them […]
Two wrestlers battle it out on the Flag Market Pic: Karen Browne
Preston City Wrestling’s annual spectacle returns to the Flag Market this weekend.
Attendees can expect an afternoon filled with high-energy matches, dramatic storylines, and colourful costumes that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
This year’s line-up features an array of talent, including both seasoned professionals and rising stars from the local and international wrestling scenes.
Fighters Rossy Rascal, Jordan Kane, Philip Michael and Liam Cafferkey will duke it out for the belt of glory, along with many more.
Preston City Wrestling returns for its tenth year Pic: Paul Yates
Councillor Anna Hindle, Cabinet Member for Culture and Arts at Preston City Council, said: “Preston City Wrestling attracts a huge community of fans who gather to share their passion for the sport.
“We are delighted that we have been able to host this fantastic event for ten years, at the heart of the city and we hope to continue for many more.”
In addition to the main event, there will be opportunities for meet-and-greet sessions with the wrestlers, making it a perfect outing for families and wrestling enthusiasts alike.
The popular event will take place on Saturday 17 August from 1pm. Tickets are available from TicketTailor – it’s free to attend in the standing area and seated tickets are £5.
This story was made possible by you, our readers, and a host of organisations in the city, through our Crowdfund Lancashire appeal, which unlocked support from the Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund provided by Lancashire County Council. You can see all our coverage and, if you know of an arts project or event in the city we should be covering, you can submit it for our event listings and/or send details to contactus@blogpreston.co.uk for us to cover it as a story on the Blog.
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