
Keep fit and healthy, take advantage of our Sports Centre facilities and classes, play recreational sport for fun, or compete for university sports clubs. Take the opportunity to participate in sport and leisure at every level.
Our sporting campus
Edge Hill Sport is home to a wide range of outstanding sport and leisure facilities, open for our students, staff and the public to enjoy.
We’ve made major investments and developments of our Sports Centre and outdoor spaces, creating an ideal sports environment, complemented by high-quality and well-equipped indoor and outdoor facilities and activities.
If you’re looking to expand your sporting skills or try something new, Edge Hill Sport offers a wide range of activities for you to get involved with.
The Sports Centre opening hours are 7am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 7am-9pm Friday, and 9am-5pm at weekends (closed on all Bank Holidays).
Team Edge Hill
If you’re interested in representing the University in competitive sports, Team Edge Hill offers plenty of opportunities to get involved and develop and demonstrate your sporting skills.
Taking out a Team Edge Hill membership, you’ll be able to join one of the variety of clubs available. There are opportunities for you to get involved as an individual or part of a sports team. You’ll then train with and represent Edge Hill University, competing against students from other universities as part of the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues.
Participating in competitive sports at university isn’t just about winning competitions. It’s about developing as a person, improving your health, enhancing your social network, and learning skills that can benefit you long after graduation.
Get involved with Team Edge Hill
With Team Edge Hill, you’ll also have the chance to compete in our exciting annual varsity against the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN).
Varsity is always an eagerly awaited day of sport with fixtures. Each fixture contributes towards the varsity total with the University with the most points taking home the trophy. It’s a great way to get involved in competitive sport, whether you’re playing or supporting your friends.

Campus Sport
A great range of sport and recreational activities are available for you to get involved with through our Campus Sport programme.
Get involved with different sports and activities in a social, non competitive environment
Join our Campus Sport team as a volunteer, earning valuable experience and skills for your future career. Gain hands-on experience, improving employability, developing your skills and confidence and making a difference.
You can also gain recognition and rewards through Edge Hill Sport’s Volunteer Reward Scheme.