Upcoming events

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Term 1: September to December 2026

Sports Centre Welcome Week - Give It A Go

• Saturday 19 September to Friday 25 September 2026
• Sat/Sun 8am - 4pm
• Monday to Fri - 6.30am - 5pm
• Danielle Brown Sports Centre and Roger Bettles Sports Centre

Keeping active is great not only for your body, but for your mind too - and there's no better place to do it than within the campus.

We are offering students a chance to 'try before you buy' and enjoy over a week of free access to make sure we're the right fit for you. The University has two sports centres, each with access to a swimming pool, sauna, and steam room as well as fully equipped gyms. Bring your student card down to either of our receptions, complete a quick health form, and get full centre access completely free of charge.

Sports and Societies Fair

• Tuesday 22 September 2026 and Wednesday 23 September 2026, 11.00am until 4.00pm
• Students' Union Square, Percy Gee Building

We've gathered all our sports teams under one roof, so you can find out more about what we offer as a University. Whether you want to keep up your training in a sport you're passionate about, or want to try something new you've never heard of before, the Sports Fair will have you covered. Plus, talk to our Team Leicester staff members to find out more about how the sporting teams work and how you could even set up your own!

Team Leicester - Give It A Go (Free Taster Sessions)

• Thursday 24 September to Saturday 4 October 2026
• Across campus

With so many sports teams and societies across the University, it can be difficult to narrow down your choice. So why not come down to one of the free Give It A Go sessions and try the ones that you like the sound of? All you need is to bring your student card to access any session for free! See our full timetable below!

Timetable

Thursday 24 September

5.00pm - 7.00pm, Boat, Charles Wilson Erg Room*
6.00pm - 8.00pm, Rugby League, Manor Road Rugby Pitch
7.00pm - 10.00pm, Futsal (M), Roger Bettles Sports Hall
7.30pm - 9.00pm, Water Polo, Cossington Pool
8.00pm - 10.00pm, Netball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
8.00pm - 10.00pm, Mixed Hockey, Roger Bettles Astro                                                                                                                      

Friday 25 September

5.00pm - 7.00pm, Boat, Charles Wilson Erg Room*
4.00pm - 6.00pm, Rugby Union (M), Manor Road Rugby Pitch
5.00pm - 8.00pm, Badminton, Roger Bettles Sports Hall
6.00pm - 10.00pm, Basketball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
6.00pm - 10.00pm, Hockey, Roger Bettles Astro
6.00pm - 8.00pm, Rugby Union (W), Manor Road Rugby Pitch        

Saturday 26 September

9.00am - 10.00am, Running and Athletics, Victoria Park Run, War Memorial
9.00am - 11.45am, Badminton, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
10.00am - 11.45am, Futsal (W), Roger Bettles Sports Hall
10.00am - 3.00pm, Football (Men), Stoughton Road Playing Fields **
12.00pm - 1.45pm, Futsal (M), Roger Bettles Sports Hall 
11.00pm - 2.00pm, Lacrosse, Stoughton Road Playing Fields
12.00pm - 1.45pm, Cricket (Women), Danielle Brown Sports Hall
12.00pm - 3.00pm, Football (Women), Manor Road Football Pitch
12.00pm - 4.00pm, Tennis, Roger Bettles Tennis Courts
1.00pm - 5.00pm, Boat, Leicester Rowing Club*
2.00pm - 5.45pm, Netball, Roger Bettles Sports Hall ** 
2.00pm - 3.45pm, Ultimate Frisbee, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
3.00pm - 4.30pm, Swimming, Roger Bettles Swimming Pool
4.00pm - 7.00pm, Volleyball, Danielle Brown Swimming Pool
4.00pm - 6.00pm, Hockey, Roger Bettles Astro
6.00pm - 7.30pm, Cricket (Men), Roger Bettles Sports Hall

Sunday 27 September

9.00am - 11.45pm, Badminton, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
10.00am - 2.00pm, Football (M), Stoughton Road Playing Fields ** 
10.00am - 12.45pm, Futsal (M), Roger Bettles Sports Hall
11.00am - 2.00pm, American Football, Stoughton Road Playing Fields 
11.00am - 4.00pm, Golf, Leicestershire Golf Club (Limited Spaces) **
12.00pm - 3.00pm, Ultimate, Manor Road Rugby Pitch 
12.00pm - 2.45pm, Basketball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
12.00pm - 4.00pm, Tennis, Roger Bettles Tennis Courts
12.00pm - 2.00pm, Mixed Hockey, Roger Bettles Astro
1.00pm - 5.00pm, Boat, Leicester Rowing Club *
1.00pm - 6.00pm, Netball, Roger Bettles Sports Hall **
1.00pm - 4.00pm, Fencing, Danielle Brown Studio
3.00pm - 7.00pm, Volleyball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall *
4.00pm - 7.00pm, Football (M), Roger Bettles Astro

Monday 28 September

6.15pm - 7.30pm, Running and Athletics, Saffron Lane Running Track
5.00pm - 7.00pm, Boat, Charles Wilson Erg Room *

Wednesday 30 September

1.00pm - 4.00pm, Equestrian, Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
1.00pm - 5.00pm, Boat, Leicester Rowing Club *

Saturday 3 October

2.30pm - 4.30pm, Equestrian Polo, Off Church Polo Club *

Sunday 4 October

2.00pm - 7.00pm, Archery, Charles Wilson Sports Hall

* Sign up to session required - contact the sports club for further details

** Sessions are Trials - contact the sports club for further details for