Sportschallenge, the North-east’s premier sports-themed corporate fundraising dinner, is set to return for the 11th time on Thursday 11 September 2025 at P&J Live and will mark the major milestone of raising £1million for local charities.
The previous 10 events have raised an incredible £950,000 which has benefited 25 charities in the region.
Applications from third sector organisations who would like to benefit from the money raised on the night are now open. For the first time, previous beneficiaries (excluding charities supported from 2019-2024) can apply for funding here. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4b5xEPgsOCa9BiGfNluQP08Wp-z-iHtFyQ12ykhQ1tn7ReA/viewform?usp=sharing)
A highlight in Aberdeen’s business calendar, the event provides a night of entertainment and sports trivia hosted by well-known personalities. Past hosts have included Alan McInally, Jim White, Ally McCoist, and Andy Nicol.
Last year’s event raised £135,000 for Maggie’s, Children’s Aid, Friends of the Neuro Ward, Archie’s Child Bereavement Service, Archway, and Aberdeen Lads Club.
Sportschallenge trustees recently visited the charities to see the impact of the funding, some of which will be used to support projects like Archway’s and Aberdeen Lads Club’s Christmas parties, Maggie’s relaxation sessions and Friends of the Neuro Ward breakfast club.
Nick Dalgarno, trustee of Sportschallenge and managing director of Piper Sandler, commented on the return of the highly anticipated event.
He said: “It’s fantastic to see Sportschallenge return for another year. When we initially conceived the event, we didn’t imagine it would run for so long nor raise so much money for so many incredible charities. But its unique format, unlike traditional black-tie affairs, has made it very popular. The hotly contested sports quiz, hosted by well-known sports personalities along with the tangible impact the money raised has had on so many local charities have combined to make the event a real hit with the business community.”
Piper Sandler, CNR, Blackwood Partners, Azets, Centurion, Nexos, and Cala Homes will again be sponsoring the event with one remaining sponsorship opportunity available – the newly created AV sponsor package.
Mr Dalgarno added: “We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their continued support year on year and for attendees who give so generously on the night.
“Tickets are highly sought-after and, with over 60 teams already signed up, I’d encourage companies to book now.”
Tables of 10 are still available, priced at £1,800, which includes a welcome drink and four-course meal, five rounds of sports trivia, entertainment and networking. To book your table, visit Now taking team entries for September 2025.
To enquire about remaining sponsorship opportunities, visit (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4aMkEuBx3znS6H5QlWafwdMX9I56HNurDrzODvDrdpNHyog/viewform) or contact Emma Anderson, emma@esme-ltd.com.