Sports clubs, activities and events

Whether you're just looking to get active and socialise, or you're a budding sports star looking for a place to study, stay and play – Kingston can be your new playing field.

Recreational sports

Try something out and enjoy exercise with the University's active lifestyles programme. The programme offers fun, friendly activities such as football, badminton, swimming, basketball, running group, golf, horse riding and tennis every week. The great news is that thanks to a £30,000 Sport England grant, these are currently free of charge!

Sports clubs

Kingston University is the home of around 40 sports clubs, many run by Kingston Students' Union. All the usual favourites are here: rugby, basketball, football (and American football), cheerleading, hockey, boxing and cycling; with many athletes and teams competing at university level. But imagine going gliding, dancing, skydiving, mountaineering or sailing after class too! Take a look at the latest list of sports and recreational clubs on offer.

Sporting and social events

Every year there's the Sports Tour and Varsity – a mini-Olympics with Kingston University competing against the University of Surrey sports clubs. There is a sports social every month, with some fancy dress thrown in every now and then. Finally, celebrate Kingston University's sporting achievements with us at the annual Sports Awards.