Team Leicester

Team Leicester

The combined sports teams that represent the University in BUCS and other national competitions are known as Team Leicester. 

As a member, you can become part of one of the largest, most active student communities at the University, with over 1650 members in the 2025/26 academic year. With 28 clubs, spread across 26 different sports, we have something for everyone.

As part of Team Leicester, you will be able to represent the University while playing your favourite sports with your new friends. If you're a beginner there's nothing to fear, all abilities are welcome. You can try new sports for the first time or test your skills against the best in university sport as many of our clubs compete against top universities across the region.

There are many opportunities for all students who wish to join one of our Team Leicester clubs, including the following:

• Compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues, competitions and events against other universities around the country.
• National, regional and national competitions.
• Varsity.
• Making new friendships.
• Opportunity to try a new sport.