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

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.

Full Out | Cheerleading

Saturday 22 February | Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness

Cheer take to the floor in Sport and 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! 

Cheerleading performing

Rebellion | Basketball

Saturday 8 March | Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness

Our Basketball teams take centre stage for their 2025 Super Series event, with the women’s team taking on Nottingham Trent and the men’s team taking on Oxford Brooks. 

 

Tickets are now available to purchase! 

Rebellion 2023, woman running with ball

Knockout | Boxing

Friday 21 March | 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.

Two boxers in the ring with one reaching out to punch the other.

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.

 

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.

Sports Awards - man at the podium presenting.

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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