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The Belle Vue Aces are one of the leading teams in British Speedway, a fast paced motor sport where four motorcycle riders compete in a series of four-lap sprint races on an oval dirt track. Belle Vue race on Monday nights at Kirkmanshulme Greyhound Stadium from March to October.
Address: Kirkmanshulme Lane Manchester England UK M18 7BA
 +44 (0) 161 223 7720
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Lancashire County Cricket Club was founded in 1864 following a meeting of the area's leading club teams, recent successes have come in one-day tournaments rather than five-day test matches. Fixtures are scheduled regularly throughout the summer, with games against local rivals Yorkshire being a particular highlight.
Address: County Ground, Old Trafford Manchester England UK M160PX
+44 (0) 870 062 5000
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Salford City Reds play in the Super League; European Rugby League's premier club competition. Established in 1873 as the Red Devils, a nickname later copied by Manchester United Football Club, have won numerous championships. Fixtures at the team's stadium, known as the Willows, are scheduled regularly during the season which runs from February to September.
Address: Willows Road Salford England UK M5 5FQ
 Send an Email +44 (0) 161 736 6564
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Formed after the liquidation of the Manchester Storm, the Phoenix have a brand new ice facility where they entertain the other EIHL teams.
Address: Oldfield Road Altrincham England UK WA14 4QT
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Based at the massive Old Trafford stadium which seats over 75,000 spectators, Manchester United are one of the most familiar football teams in the world. Founded in 1878 as Newton Heath, the first players were drawn from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway staff. Christened Manchester United in 1902, the club have evolved into one of the most successful in England and the world with numerous league titles and cups to their name. Old Trafford also houses a museum dedicated to the club and stadium tours are possible but must be booked in advance.
Address: Sir Matt Busby Way Manchester England UK M16 0RA
Send an Email (5) +44 (0) 16 1868 8000
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In terms of raw success, City are somewhat in the shadow of local rivals Manchester United, but they are still a big club who have won both domestic and European honours. Originally a church team known as West Gorton (St. Marks), they became known as Manchester City in 1894. The club recently moved to the City of Manchester stadium, which was built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Tours of this big ground are possible but need to be booked in advance.
Address: SportCity Manchester England UK M11 3FF
Send an Email +44 (0) 870 062 1894
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