University sport

We work in partnership with the Student's Union to deliver recreational sport (SUL) and 'Give it a go' sessions. There are over 35 different sports clubs you can take join within our Students' Union.

You'll get access to free gym membership when you study at our Preston and Burnley Campuses.

Focal sports

  • Student playing rugby

    Rugby league

    Rugby league at the University of Central Lancashire develops players at all levels. You'll develop mentally and physically, testing your tactical and technical abilities. You'll work together with the team to succeed.

  • Students playing netball

    Netball

    Are you a professional netball player? Do you play for fun, or want to pick up a sport you once loved? The University of Central Lancashire delivers high quality netball training, aimed at players of all abilities.

  • Students playing basketball and scoring a slam dunk

    Men's basketball

    The University of Central Lancashire basketball programme is open to players of all levels. Compete in the BUCS Leagues, train with the team or play recreationally.

  • Students playing womens football and kicking the ball towards the goal

    Women's football

    Love football? Want to keep fit and achieve your sporting potential alongside your studies? The University of Central Lancashire women's football is open to members of all abilities.

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    Table tennis

    Table Tennis at the University of Central Lancashire provides players with a professional, high-level training programme that enable players to fulfil their sporting potential.

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    Women's basketball

    The University of Central Lancashire women's basketball programme is open to players of all levels. Compete in the BUCS Leagues, train with the team or play recreationally.

Competitive Sports

You can represent UCLan in one of the many sports clubs that compete in the ‘British Universities & Colleges Sport’ (BUCS) and other sporting competitions against University teams across the UK, throughout the year.

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Student Union Leagues (SUL)

Our Students’ Union Leagues (SUL) compete across various sports including Football, Futsal, Badminton, and more!

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Give it a go

Alongside the Union’s SUL program, they offer a number of sessions where you can ‘Turn Up and Play’! Come alone, or bring your friends and flatmates to play Futsal, Badminton or Basketball for FREE!

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