Upcoming events

Get the latest information on all up-and-coming sports events that you can get involved in. To find out more and follow the events as they go, check out our socials! You'll find us at @uol_sport on Instagram.

2023/24: Term one 

Sports fair

• Date and time: Tuesday 26 September 2023 from 11.00am - 4.00pm
• Location: Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Oadby

Come along and learn more about the sports we have to offer at Leicester. Our sports are open to all, no matter your skills! Discover team Leicester clubs, sports societies, campus leagues and our free Let's Do Leicester programme. Explore more events in the University of Leicester's welcome programme.

Let's do Leicester festival

• Date and time: Monday 2 October 2023 from 12.00pm
• Location: Fielding Johnson Lawn

Celebrate the start of term one's Let's Do Leicester programme, and discover what free activities we have on offer for Leicester students. Take part in various activities throughout the day, and be in for the chance to win prizes and giveaways. Our programme is open to all, no matter your skills! Follow Let's do Leicester on Instagram to keep up to date with activities and events.

Movemeber 2023 

• Date: November 2023 
• Location: Various events across campus 

Raise awareness and funds for men's health during November. Discover what is happening throughout Movember and the University of Leicester 

Anti-bullying week 2023

Monday 13th - Friday 17th November 

• Date and time: Tuesday 14 - Wednesday 15 November 
• Locations: Wellbeing Hub (Tuesday) and SU Square (Wednesday)

"Make Noise About Bullying" On the 14 and 15 November, visit the Anti Bullying stand where you can pledge it support dignity and respect at University of Leicester, take part in myth busting and get your Anti-bullying wristbands, and other freebies. 

Let's do this... women's takeover 

• Date and time: Sunday 26th November 2023 at 20.00 - 22.00
• Location: Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Oadby

Let's do Leicester is launching a women's takeover! Take part in Zumba, spin, swimming or UV boxercise. This event is free of charge for University of Leicester students. All you need to do is sign up and select what activities you would like to take part in. Nike Sports Hijabs are available upon request. 

Book onto Let's do this... women's takeover today!

2023/24: Term two

Varsity 2024 launch

• Date and time: TBC
• Location: TBC

Get varsity started off with live performances from our University societies before meeting the Varsity team captains. Check out the highlights from last year on Instagram.

Varsity 2024

• Date and time: 15 - 20 March 2024
• Location: Various locations

The biggest University sporting contest in the city will see the University of Leicester take on De Montfort University, to see who will be crowned 2024 Varsity champions. Over 40 University of Leicester sports teams will compete in 20 different sports across seven days. Leicester hopes to remain undefeated and take home their 22nd Varsity win, but De Montfort won't back down without a fight. Check out last years varsity schedule, and explore the @uol_sport Instagram to see varsity highlights and results.

2023/24: Term three

Sports awards 2024

• Date and time: TBC
• Location: TBC

The annual Sports awards celebrates students, volunteers, and coaches who are at the heart of Team Leicester. Students can nominate their peers and coaches for awards to recognise their hard work and dedication to their sporting passions. The tickets to the event include a three-course meal, refreshments, live music, photography, and the awards presentation. More information on nominations, criteria, and tickets are coming soon!

Take a look at our previous Sports award winners: