However, the retail developments that would have provided enabling funding were deferred due to lack of financing, leaving the Lions without a home.

[3] Following the conclusion of the 2011–12 season, the Lions could not secure a venue within Milton Keynes, resulting in a move south to the Copper Box.

[citation needed] Marshall Arena was chosen as the venue for the 2020 Championship League snooker tournament taking place in June 2020 because of the convenience of its on-site facilities.

[6] During the UK's coronavirus lockdown, it was important that the event was able take place behind closed doors with no need for players and officials to leave the venue for the duration of their involvement once they have arrived.

[6] For similar reasons, the Arena hosted the first 13 tournaments of the 2020–21 snooker season[7] as well as the qualifiers for the 2021 German Masters.