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Activities and Events
International Women’s Day | Panel Event​
Tuesday 17 March 2026, 3.30 – 5pmÂ
On campus, Nuffield Building, G13
Join us for an engaging insight event that brings together athletes, alumni, and professionals from across the sport sector to explore female leadership journeys, challenges, and opportunities for women in sport. Designed as an open and welcoming space, this session encourages honest conversation, shared learning, and meaningful connection.
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The event will be hosted by Hannah England, UoB Sport Hall of Famer and 2012 Olympian, who will lead a dynamic Q&A panel with guest speakers from across the sport landscape.
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Tickets are free, secure your space via the form below.
Just Run – Run Club
Saturday 21 & 28 March, 4 & 11 April, 12pm
Athletics Track
Join us for our outdoor Run Club!
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Just Run is a welcoming, inclusive space for students and community members to get moving in whatever way feels right for them, whether that’s walking, jogging, running, or even skipping.
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Designed to be low‑pressure and accessible for all abilities, the sessions begin with a gentle warm‑up before participants choose their own pace or run with a friend.
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These sessions are the perfect way to train for the Birmingham 10k or Half Marathon, or even to just get outside, get moving and support your physical and mental wellbeing while connecting with the Sport & Fitness community.
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Book via the UB Sport & Fitness app under ‘Social Sport’, or ‘Active Residences’ for students living in accommodation.
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Free for Active Residences | £2 pay‑to‑play for Social Sport
Artisan Market
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Green Heart, on campus.
For 2026, the popular monthly Artisan Market returns to campus on the last Tuesday of each month. Kick off the year at our first market and explore around 50 stalls offering mouthwatering treats and unique handmade creations from talented local makers, all set against the backdrop of the Green Heart.
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Free entry, just turn up | Open to everyone
Super Series Events
Rebellion | Basketball | Super Series
Saturday 14 March 2026
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
Rebellion returns for another action-packed day of Basketball.
Men’s and Women’s 1s are taking on Coventry in a clash of the West Midlands— Women’s 1’s tip-off at 4.00pm and Men’s 1 at 6.00pm.
Knockout | Boxing | Showcase​
Friday 20 March 2026
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
For the second time, the boxing club is bringing a night of amateur boxing to UOB campus. Munrow Arena will be transformed into a boxing showcase spectacular, hosting ten fights between UoB athletes and external athletes to display the best the sport has to offer.
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With tickets starting from £5, the event offers both bleacher and ringside seating, along with a bar and a raffle, promising a night of fun and entertainment.
ICEBULL 2026
Thursday 12 March, 6.15pm
Planet Ice Solihull
Watch the Lions take to the ice!
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The Birmingham Lions will take on the Manchester Metros at Planet Ice Solihull on Thursday 12th March for a spectacular and fiery Ice Hockey match. There will be entertainment, merchandise, drinks and a raffle.
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Ticket options include match only tickets along with transport and afterparty ticket options.
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Please direct any questions about this event to the team. Message on instagram @brumlionsonice or email [email protected]Â
Tennis Big Matchday
Wednesday 4 March, 1-8pm
Bourbrook Courts
A high‑energy showcase of university tennis!
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Multiple BUCS teams take to the Bournbrook Courts for their final Wednesday home fixtures of the season.
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Tennis Big Matchday brings together promotion battles, title‑deciding clashes, and a vibrant student atmosphere — all supported by enhanced live streaming, commentary, and digital engagement to spotlight the strength of UoB Tennis. Join us to celebrate team performances, club pride, and a standout end‑of‑season matchday experience.
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Key Highlights:
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Women’s:
W1s vs Nottingham 3s
W2s vs Oxford 2s – promotion implications
W3s vs Leicester 1s
W4s & W5s – supporting on Bournbrook
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Men’s:
M1s vs Warwick (away)
M2s vs Nottingham Trent – promotion fixture
M3s vs Oxford 3s – second‑place implications
M4s – supporting on Bournbrook
M5s vs Oxford Brookes – title‑deciding match
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Full Out | Cheer​
Saturday 28 February 2026, 4 – 6.30pmÂ
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
Cheer take to the floor in Sport & Fitness hosting their showcase on campus for the second time ahead of their competitive season. With guest routines from local Universities, it’s looking to be a great show!
Strike | Football
Saturday 28 February 2026, 4pm onwards
On Saturday 28 February, Football kick off with their biggest event of the season, Strike.
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The Men’s and Women’s 1’s both take on the following teams under the lights.
- UoBWFC Vs NTU women’s
- UoBFC vs Aston Men’s
Make a day of it with Half Time performances, drinks and food available plus a live DJ.
Make sure to head down and support your Lions!
Intercept | Netball | Super Series​
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
Netball 1’s take to the court for their annual Super Series Event 6.00pm centre pass vs Bristol (TBC).
Sports Awards
Thursday 29 May | The Bramall
This prestigious event will celebrate the remarkable achievements of our athletes, coaches, and volunteers from the 2024/25 academic year.
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Returning to the stunning Bramall Music Building, this year’s Sports Awards will honour excellence across various categories, recognising dedication and success in team performance, coaching, individual sporting excellence, and contributions to our sporting community.
Other events
English Gymnastics
Saturday 28 March & Sunday 29 March 2026
Sport & Fitness
The 2026 English Gymnastics, Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline will take place at UoB Sport & Fitness. The event serves as a selection and qualification competition for the English Championships.
Birmingham Fencing
Saturday 4 April & Sunday 5 April 2026
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
The annual Birmingham International Fencing Tournament, a major six-weapon event, takes place over Easter weekend at Sport and Fitness. Over the course of the two days there will be men’s and women’s Epee, Foil and Sabre with prizes awarded to the top eight fencers in each category.
Masters Badminton
Saturday 25 April & Sunday 26 April 2026
Sport & Fitness
This is the final event in the Masters County Championship Final series. For age groups over 40 to over 70, this event will determine the national champions for the 2025-2026 season.
Jitsu Foundation
Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May 2026
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
The Jitsu Foundation Randori Nationals 2026 will be hosted in the Munrow Arena and provides and opportunity for participants to test their throwing skills against resisting opponents. There are different competitions including standing throwing, gatamae-waza and open competition.
Badminton England
Friday 17 July – Sunday 18 July
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
The U19 Junior International Series, part of the YONEX All England Junior Badminton Championships, is being hosted in the Munrow Arena. This competition is an opportunity for participants to be awarded Badminton World Federation ranking points and promises to be an excellent display of badminton.
MacTuff X Fitness Racing
Saturday 25 JulyÂ
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
MacTuffX is exclusively held at venues which feature outdoor athletics track and infield. 10 functional fitness ‘Xercise’ which are designed to push participants through strength, endurance and grit. Between each ‘Xercise’ you run 400 metre laps of the athletics track. With solo, doubles and relays, there is something for everyone!
Adam Peaty Swim Clinic
Sunday 23 July 2026
Sport & Fitness
Adam Peaty is bringing his swimming clinic to the Sport and Fitness pool! Designed for aspiring swimmers to learn more about the elite sporting world, participants learn about strength and conditioning, sports psychology and nutrition alongside world class coaching.
Speed Cubing National Championships
Friday 28 August – Sunday 30 August 2026
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
This is the national championship where top British speedcubers compete for the title of UK Champion.
GB Karate Open
Sunday 6 September 2026
Sport & Fitness
Known at the ‘UK’s biggest one day Karate event’, this karate event is pen to all associations with the aim of promoting Karate across the UK.Â
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With over 1700, entries last year the event promises to have a lots of quality karate on display.
Toucan League | Archery
Saturday 7 March 2026
Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness
University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness hosts the final leg of the Toucan Championships. With competitors from Warwick, Loughborough, Oxford and many more, head down to sport and fitness to support UoB’s Archery team from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
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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
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