FAQs

You might have some questions about the IBSA World Games 2023. Here are some of the most common questions and some helpful answers.

How can I watch IBSA World Games 2023?

Some events will be free for spectators to come and watch on the day. You may need tickets for the Paralympic-qualifying sports (football, goalball, judo) which are due to go on sale soon on the IBSA website. Most events are expected to be livestreamed via the IBSA YouTube channel.

I’m interested in volunteering! How can I get involved?

Volunteers will be needed to make IBSA happen. Please keep checking back here for opportunities.

Will there be any road closures across campus?

Please refer to the Campus Access pages. No road closures expected, other than Grange Road near Estates Maintenance. You will still be able to walk onto campus through Bournbrook Gate. Campus will still be open as usual with no restricted access / fencing. The only places you may not be able to enter are the IBSA venues as some will require accreditation.

Will I need an accreditation pass to access campus?

Some areas where competition is taking place will only be accessible by people with accreditation provided by event organisers MLS. However, the process isn’t expected to be anywhere near as extensive as with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and staff won’t have to take time off work to collect their passes.

Can I park on campus during the Games?

We don’t expect the Games to have a significant impact on parking. Grange Road car park is being closed from 10 - 29 August for the blind football. The South Gate car park will also be closed from 13 - 27 August due to volunteer and workforce parking. Spectators will be directed towards the North East multi-story so this may be busier than usual during Games time (18 – 27 August). Any long-term parking for home teams or officials will be based at King Edwards School.

I have Sport & Fitness membership. Can I still go to the gym during the Games?

Yes, the gym will still be open and accessible as normal, as will the swimming pool. The Munrow Arena and Slater Hall will have restricted access due to hosting Judo for the World Blind Games. If you want more information or would like to enquire about using alternative spaces please contact the UoB Sport team.

Will food be available on campus?

Most UoB catering outlets will be open during the summer including:

Fellows Coffee Shop at the Main Library
Fellows Coffee Shop at The Bramall
Winterbourne Terrace Tea Rooms
Costa
Starbucks
Cantina
Metro
Campus Express
Medical School (coffee shop only)
Business School
Exchange
Gisbert Kapp
Alan Walters