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.

Term 1: September to December 2025

Sports Centre Welcome Week - Give It A Go

• Saturday 20 September to Friday 26 September 2025
• 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 pool, sauna, and steam room as well as full size 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 23 September 2025 and Wednesday 24 September 2025, 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 25 September to Saturday 8 October 2025
• 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 25 September

5.00pm - 10.00pm, Football, Roger Bettles Astro
5.00pm - 8.00pm, Rugby League, Manor Road Rugby Pitch
7.00pm - 10.00pm, Futsal (Men), Roger Bettles Sports Hall
7.30pm - 9.00pm, Water Polo, Cossington Pool
8.00pm - 10.00pm, Netball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall

Friday 26 September

4.00pm - 6.30pm, Boat, Charles Wilson ERG Room
5.00pm - 10.00pm, Futsal (Men), Roger Bettles Sports Hall
6.00pm - 8.00pm, Rugby Union (Women), Manor Road Rugby Pitch
8.00pm - 10.00pm, Rugby Union (Men), Manor Road Rugby Pitch
8.00pm - 10.00pm, Hockey, Roger Bettles Astro
6.00pm - 10.00pm, Volleyball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall

Saturday 27 September

8.45am - 10.00am, Running and Athletics, Victoria Park Run, War Memorial
9.00am - 11.45am, Badminton, Roger Bettles Sports Hall
9.00am - 11.45am, Basketball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
10.00am - 4.00pm, Football (Men), Stoughton Road
11.00am - 3.00pm, Lacrosse, Stoughton Road
12.00pm - 4.00pm, Cheer and Stunt, SU Square
12.00pm - 1.45pm, Cricket (Women), Danielle Brown Sports Hall
12.00pm - 2.45pm, Futsal (Women), Roger Bettles Sports Hall
12.00pm - 3.00pm, Tennis, Roger Bettles Tennis Courts
1.00pm - 5.00pm, Boat, Leicester Rowing Club
2.00pm - 4.45pm, Cricket (Men), Danielle Brown Sports Hall
2.00pm - 6.00pm, Jiu Jitsu, Danielle Brown Studio
3.00pm - 7.00pm, Netball, Roger Bettles Sports Hall
3.00pm - 4.30pm, Swimming, Roger Bettles Swimming Pool
4.00pm - 8.00pm, Hockey, Roger Bettles Astro
5.00pm - 7.30pm, Ultimate Frisbee, Danielle Brown Sports Hall

Sunday 28 September

9.00am - 12.45pm, Volleyball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
10.00am - 12.45pm, Futsal (Men), Roger Bettles Sports Hall
10.00am - 4.00pm, Football (Men), Stoughton Road
10.00am - 4.00pm, American Football, Stoughton Road
11.00am - 1.00pm, Rugby Union (Men), Manor Road Rugby Pitch
12.00pm - 4.00pm, Mixed Hockey, Roger Bettles Astro
12.00pm - 4.00pm, Football (Women), Manor Road Football Pitch
12.00pm - 3.00pm, Tennis, Roger Bettles Tennis Courts
1.00pm - 4.00pm, Ultimate Frisbee, Manor Road Rugby Pitch
1.00pm - 5.00pm, Boat, Leicester Rowing Club
1.00pm - 6.00pm, Netball, Roger Bettles Sports Hall
12.00pm - 4.00pm, Fencing, Danielle Brown Studio
1.00pm - 3.45pm, Basketball, Danielle Brown Sports Hall
4.00pm - 7.00pm, Badminton, Danielle Brown Sports Hall

Monday 29 September

6.15pm - 7.30pm, Running and Athletics, Saffron Lane Running Track
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Mountaineering, Social Climb Bouldering

Wednesday 1 October

2.30pm - 4.30pm, Equestrian, Somerby Riding Centre

Thursday 2 October

4.15pm - 7.15pm, Mountaineering, The Towers - Roped Climbing

Friday 3 October

6.00pm - 8.00pm, Cycling (Track), New College

Saturday 4 October

8.30am - 7.00pm, Mountaineering, Outdoor Climbing – Peak District
9.00am - 1.00pm, Equestrian Polo, Off Church Polo Club

Sunday 5 October

3.00pm - 6.00pm, Archery, Charles Wilson Sports Hall

Wednesday 8 October

3.00pm, Cycling (Road Ride), Meet at War Memorial, Victoria Park