Sport

Loughborough Sport has a proud heritage of sporting success. Our vibrant and inclusive community offers something for everyone. Whether you're a beginner trying something new or an experienced athlete, there’s a place for you to thrive at Loughborough Sport.

Loughborough Sport app

The Loughborough Sport app is your ultimate all-access pass to sport, physical activity, and fitness opportunities at Loughborough. 

Loughborough Sport app

Our sporting offer

Loughborough has a wide range of sporting opportunities whether you are aspiring to be an elite athlete or enjoy sport as a way to keep fit and healthy. Please explore our sporting offer below.

a group of female students playing floor hokey

Athletic Union (AU) Clubs

We have 60 Athletic Union Sporting Clubs that allow our students to train and compete in a wide variety of sports.
Football game - players kicking the ball on the pitch

Halls Sport (IMS)

Halls Sport, also called Intra-Mural sport (IMS), is a free programme open to every Loughborough University student.

a group of students playing with a large, inflatable ball, barefoot on the sand

Social Sport

Social sport allows students to socialise and compete in their chosen sport without the commitment of weekly training and it’s completely free.
Students playing table tennis.

Recreational Sport

My Lifestyle is a recreational sport programme that is free and inclusive, specifically designed for students.
the focus on a group of students sitting on the bench and looking at a number of small balls in the foreground

Para and Disability Sport

We are proud to offer a broad and inclusive range of Para sport opportunities including Wheelchair Basketball and Boccia.
A group of young volunteers at an outdoor event pose together on the grass, smiling and holding colorful signs such as 'Volunteer of the Month', 'Logging My Hours', 'Sport Committees', and 'Thank You from the CVA'. They are part of the Coach & Volunteer Academy at Loughborough University.

Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA)

Our Coaching and Volunteering Academy provides unique opportunities for students to develop skills in a sporting environment, useful for life after university.
Powerbase gym

Loughborough Sport Memberships

Buy your membership to our gyms, pool and track and get great additional benefits including generous discounts on pay as you go activities.

Become a member
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Loughborough Support Services

Our Performance Support Team delivers expert support across multiple scientific disciplines to enhance the performance of elite athletes and teams, including visitors. This integrated, collaborative approach has been key to building our world-renowned sporting legacy.
Netball centre

Sports Facilities

Discover Loughborough’s exceptional sport facilities—home to world-class venues supporting athletes of all levels. Explore everything from elite performance spaces to inclusive recreational areas.
a man lifting weights in the gym

Gyms

Discover Loughborough’s high-quality gyms - welcoming spaces equipped for all fitness levels, with modern equipment and expert support to help you stay active and achieve your goals.