International Sportsperson sponsors in the UK (2026)
1,455 UK organisations are licensed to sponsor the International Sportsperson route as of 24 August 2026, and 1,455 of them hold an A-rating — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers).
Where International Sportsperson sponsors are based
| City / town | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| London | 82 |
| Manchester | 24 |
| Nottingham | 24 |
| Bristol | 19 |
| Glasgow | 18 |
| Birmingham | 17 |
| Sheffield | 17 |
| Edinburgh | 17 |
| Bolton | 16 |
| Midhurst | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
How many UK organisations can sponsor the International Sportsperson route?
1,455 organisations hold a licence for the International Sportsperson route as of 24 August 2026, of which 1,455 are A-rated. Source: Tarve analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers).
Which city has the most International Sportsperson sponsors?
London has the most, with 82 licensed organisations, followed by Manchester (24) and Nottingham (24).
Does a licence on this route guarantee sponsorship?
No. A licence means the organisation is approved to sponsor eligible roles on this route — it does not mean it is currently hiring or will sponsor any particular role. Salary and eligibility rules still apply to each individual job.
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Source & verification
Counts are derived mechanically from the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), last synced 24 August 2026. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser; always confirm the current register entry on gov.uk.