Sport at Loughborough University

The best university in the world for sports-related subjects *

Sports

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Study and research

We are ranked as the world's number one University for sport-related academia by the QS Rankings.

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Facilities

Home to the country's largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports.

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Live gym usage

Holywell Fitness Centre

Powerbase

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Timetables

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and information

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News

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Tennis player George Houghton in action at the UK Pro League tennis tournament.

Loughborough serves up an ace with key tennis events

Loughborough University has welcomed some of the country’s top young tennis talent as the UK Pro League tennis tournament gets underway on campus.

4 March 2021

Experts in Sport: Does stronger = faster?

Force, velocity, and power are all vital for success in jumping and sprinting, but how are these key components measured and monitored to improve athlete performance?

4 March 2021

An athlete is analysed by sports scientists

Best university in the world for sports-related subjects for fifth year running

Loughborough has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the fifth year running by the global QS higher education league table.

4 March 2021

Events

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Fixtures and results

A single identity for all sport at Loughborough University

Physiotherapy Clinic

Highly experienced team helping with pains and injuries

Performance support services

Providing specialist support from a range of scientific disciplines

Physiology

Enhancing your training and optimising your performance

Coaching and Volunteering

Enhancing student experience and personal development

Work with us

We are proud of our extensive sporting partnerships

Loughborough Lightning

The Loughborough Lightning franchise brings world class female sport to campus with its three squads. This is your chance to come and support us at our fantastic, family friendly events.

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Cricket

Netball

Rugby

National sports partners

Loughborough University is the hub for sport in the UK, with a number of sports governing bodies choosing to base themselves at our East Midlands campus.