Sports and recreation

Man holding frisbee about to throw a pass while man tries to block the pass

The Sports Centre and The Pavilion are now open!

Before you arrive, please note the following:

You will need to book a session in advance before visiting
Please cancel any session you cannot attend through your Account History in the online booking portal. Instructions can be found on our cancelling sessions blog item
There are no locker or changing facilities available, please arrive ready to start your activity
You will not be able to hire sports equipment - please bring what you need
Please bring your own bottled water for hydration
You will need to queue outside the Sports Centre and The Pavilion for ALL bookings
One small bag with essential items is allowed per person (see measurements)
A mask or face covering is required as you enter Kent Sport facilities and as you make your way through the one-way system to your activity. You do not need to wear a mask or face covering during your activity.

The Cycle Hub and The Pavilion Cafe Bar are currently closed.

Social and competitive sports

Kent Sport offers a range of ways to get involved with sport and be active during your time at University. From social through to competitive sports: enjoy informal recreational Let's Play sessions, one off sports events, through to a structured football programme we offer something for everyone.

Young woman smiling as she jogs back from the goal during a hockey match, wearing Team Kent kit

Student sports clubs

Team Kent runs more than 60 different sports clubs, from American Football to Ultimate Frisbee and are open to all ability levels.

Group of smiling young students gathered in a circle discussing tactics during a game of mixed netball

Social and competitive sport

There are various opportunities to join social and competitive sports teams and leagues on campus for students, staff and alumni.

Let's Play sessions

The Let's Play programme offers an array of fun, social sporting activities in a non-competitive environment.

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Vice-Chancellor's Cup

An inter-departmental staff competition for all abilities to encourage staff to keep active in a fun and non-threatening environment.

The [Couch to 5K] programme helped me get back into running. This is a truly fantastic and motivational programme which is great for runners and non-runners of all levels – it’s also a lot of fun and a great way to socialise!

Caitlin Melidonis, C25K graduate Send us your feedback

Football player in white shirt about to strike the ball on artificial pitch

Football returns!

Our SoccerZone 5-a-side football leagues start this term

SoccerZone form (PDF, 1MB)