
The Pompey Games
Sat 12 Sept · 11:00
Mountbatten Centre
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The Pompey Games is a free family event held at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth on 12 September 2026. The event celebrates Portsmouth 100. It starts at 11:00 and focuses on community connection and creativity.
Celebrate Portsmouth 100 at The Pompey Games. A FREE day of family fun! Play, create & connect with your city. Register now!
The Pompey Games: Portsmouth 100 Celebration!
Celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth with a massive, FREE day of family fun! Old-skool playground games, giant doodle art, party dances, tunes, free food, and endless nostalgia.
Where Movement Meets Imagination
To celebrate Portsmouth 100, Seekers Create and BH Live present the inaugural Pompey Games, a spectacular, free day out where you can play, doodle and celebrate our city.
The Mountbatten Centre is Our Playground!
Remember the days of giant chalk drawings, party dances, classic playground games, and singing at the top of your lungs? We’re bringing all of that back, bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever!
We are transforming the Mountbatten Centre (inside and out!) into the ultimate interactive playground. Grab a pen, lace up your trainers, and help us turn the space into a massive, living piece of community art while you play!
What’s Waiting in the Playground?
Giant Doodle Canvas: Grab a pen and join Seekers Create doodle adventure and leave your mark all over our massive interactive doodle zones!
Old-Skool Playground Games: Step back in time with supersized nostalgic classics and friendly games for kids and parents alike.
Party Dances & Playground Jams: Expect non-stop tunes, collective party dances, and songs that get the whole arena moving.
Creative Play & Challenges: Put your wits, teamwork, and imagination to the test with fun group activities.
Community Hub: Meet, connect, and celebrate with the awesome local Portsmouth organisations shaping our city.
Fuel Your Adventure (Free Food!)
All that dancing, doodling, and playing works up a real playground appetite! The wonderful team at the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) will be on hand serving up FREE food to keep your family's energy soaring.
⚠️ Note: Free food is served on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, bring your own picnic with any dietry requirements, alcohol not permitted.
Event Details & How to Join
Venue: Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth (Indoor and outdoor zones weather permitting))
Cost:100% FREE (Registration required)
Who it's for: Families, kids, and playful souls of all ages!
Spaces are limited!
While the event is completely free, arena capacity is capped so everyone gets plenty of space to play, draw, and dance safely. Don't miss out on making history for Portsmouth 100—claim your free family passes today!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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The Pompey Games takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 11:00.
The Pompey Games is held at Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth (Alex Way, Hilsea, PO2 9QA).
Entry to The Pompey Games is free.
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The Pompey Games is a free family event held at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth on 12 September 2026. The event celebrates Portsmouth 100. It starts at 11:00 and focuses on community connection and creativity.
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Celebrate Portsmouth 100 at The Pompey Games. A FREE day of family fun! Play, create & connect with your city. Register now!
The Pompey Games: Portsmouth 100 Celebration!
Celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth with a massive, FREE day of family fun! Old-skool playground games, giant doodle art, party dances, tunes, free food, and endless nostalgia.
Where Movement Meets Imagination
To celebrate Portsmouth 100, Seekers Create and BH Live present the inaugural Pompey Games, a spectacular, free day out where you can play, doodle and celebrate our city.
The Mountbatten Centre is Our Playground!
Remember the days of giant chalk drawings, party dances, classic playground games, and singing at the top of your lungs? We’re bringing all of that back, bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever!
We are transforming the Mountbatten Centre (inside and out!) into the ultimate interactive playground. Grab a pen, lace up your trainers, and help us turn the space into a massive, living piece of community art while you play!
What’s Waiting in the Playground?
Giant Doodle Canvas: Grab a pen and join Seekers Create doodle adventure and leave your mark all over our massive interactive doodle zones!
Old-Skool Playground Games: Step back in time with supersized nostalgic classics and friendly games for kids and parents alike.
Party Dances & Playground Jams: Expect non-stop tunes, collective party dances, and songs that get the whole arena moving.
Creative Play & Challenges: Put your wits, teamwork, and imagination to the test with fun group activities.
Community Hub: Meet, connect, and celebrate with the awesome local Portsmouth organisations shaping our city.
Fuel Your Adventure (Free Food!)
All that dancing, doodling, and playing works up a real playground appetite! The wonderful team at the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) will be on hand serving up FREE food to keep your family's energy soaring.
⚠️ Note: Free food is served on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, bring your own picnic with any dietry requirements, alcohol not permitted.
Event Details & How to Join
Venue: Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth (Indoor and outdoor zones weather permitting))
Cost:100% FREE (Registration required)
Who it's for: Families, kids, and playful souls of all ages!
Spaces are limited!
While the event is completely free, arena capacity is capped so everyone gets plenty of space to play, draw, and dance safely. Don't miss out on making history for Portsmouth 100—claim your free family passes today!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
WhereMountbatten Centre
Alex Way, Hilsea, PO2 9QA
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Pompey Games?
The Pompey Games takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 11:00.
Where is The Pompey Games taking place?
The Pompey Games is held at Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth (Alex Way, Hilsea, PO2 9QA).
How much are tickets for The Pompey Games?
Entry to The Pompey Games is free.
Price
Free Entry
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