Events

World-Class Sport Event Venue

  • Host venue for the 2022 Commonwealth games Hockey & Squash events
  • Spectate University, national and international sport events on campus
  • Volunteer at our events 
  • Hire our facilities

Looking to host a major sporting event? Contact Conferences and Events

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Upcoming Events

Get involved, spectate or book your place

Strike | Football

Wednesday 4 December, 4.00pm | Bournbrook 3G

On Wednesday 4 December, Football kick off the festive spirit with their biggest event of the season, Strike.

 

The Men’s 1’s & Women’s 1’s both take on their respective Cambridge teams under the light’s!

 

Special performances from the Pussycats throughout the night and plenty more entertainment will round out a night of fun, football & festivities! Make sure to head down and support your Lions!

British Junior Open | Squash

Thursday 2 January – Monday 6 January | Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness

The British Junior Open squash championship returns for another year! 

 

Come and take a look at some champion junior squash players competing throughout the weekend! No tickets needed. 

An action shot of two males competing in the British Junior Open in the Glass Court

Aquathlon

Saturday 22 February, 11.00am | Various locations, Sport & Fitness

Starting with a 400m swim in our state-of-art sport and fitness swimming pool followed by a 5km run through the picturesque UOB campus, finishing under the iconic Old Joe Clock Tower. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Aquathlon member running through the finish line.

Previously Hosted Events

Commonwealth Karate Championships

The Commonwealth Karate Championships are open to all Commonwealth karateka that are members of the WKF. Hosted in the Sport & Fitness Arena, the events took place over five days.

GB Open Karate International

Sport & Fitness played host to the WUKF’s Open Karate International. As one of the UK’s leading karate competitions, the event is open to all styles and associations.

 

SLAM Wrestling Open

British Wrestling’s popular Slam Wrestling Open showcases the best of wrestling, with spectators and supporters able to watch the action closely.

 

Hosting An Event?

At Sport & Fitness we can cater for large and small events across a huge range of sports and activities.

We can host single or multi-sport events, combining indoor and outdoor facilities.

Our experienced events team will help plan a package to make your event a success.

We can offer a full events package including catering and accomodation

Event Enquiry Form

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Dates requested are subject to availability.

Times requested are subject to availability.

Please include as much detail as possible such as 4 badminton courts, changing rooms, meeting room and registration table.

Please provide as much detail as possible about what your event includes, what activities participants will be doing, how many people you are expecting, if the event has been done before, if you require catering, accommodation or any other services.

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