Sports and active Lifestyles
We pride ourselves on being a fantastic institution for sports. Why not find out more about Leeds Beckett's world-class facilities, coaching and development, memberships, athletic union and more!
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Whether you like to watch sport, play it, or even just sit in the pub and watch it from a comfy chair, there’s plenty for you to enjoy here in Leeds. This list here is just a taster of what you can get up to – there’s always more popping up too!
Student tip: For the ultimate day out, grab a picnic with your friends and enjoy it on the Acre on Headingley campus. Then, wander down to Headingley Stadium and catch a Leeds Rhinos game, followed by a tasty treat from ‘I am Doner’ (Google it!!) on the way home.
Many of our students enjoy heading along to Elland Road to watch Leeds United’s matches. It’s a great way to bond with your new university friends as you can all get together to root for your new local team!
Student tip: If you’re not usually a die-hard cricket fan, you could always go along to a T20 match. This is a much shorter (and arguably more exciting!) match than your usual test cricket. It’s usually all over in a couple of hours, meaning that you get the rest of the evening to go and watch the people in fancy dress as they make their way through Headingley.
Student tip: For a fun day out with your friends, why not take a look at the race’s route, and choose a spot to spectate that’s outside of Leeds? By selecting a place you don’t usually visit, you’ll get to explore a new part of Yorkshire, and you can be sure it will be buzzing for hours afterwards as the race always attracts huge crowds!
The other races are held at Australia’s Gold Coast, Montreal, Abu Dhabi and Yokohoma in Japan – so we’re in good company! The event is always a great couple of days – the city is filled with sport fans, and the vibe around town is incredible.
We pride ourselves on being a fantastic institution for sports. Why not find out more about Leeds Beckett's world-class facilities, coaching and development, memberships, athletic union and more!
You may already be aware, but our university also has a rich sporting history, of which we’re really proud. We now have over 40 athletic union clubs, as well as a huge campus sports programme for students to participate in. We’re also proud to say that we’ve won our annual sport tournament against The University of Leeds, Varsity, for 13 years in a row.
Our boxing club offers sparring and fitness-based sessions for men and women. Formidable at the BUCS Competition, the team have brought back gold and silver medals in recent years.
New Carnegie School of Sport building
Did you know that Leeds actually has a very active skateboarding community? There are a couple of skaters in Leeds who are on teams such as Nike, Huf, DCshoes and more. The local skate shop - Welcome Skate Store - has been going for 10+ years and is the perfect place to buy a new deck or get some advice from the friendly staff.
The female skate scene is also booming in Leeds! A local initiative called RWTGLeeds (Rollin' With The Girls) was set up three years ago to encourage women to take up skateboarding as a way to get active and build confidence. They often hold meet-ups for people who are too intimidated to go to the parks by themselves - so keep an eye on their Instagram!
Credit: Erin Brier
Student tip: If you’re not sure your golf skills are up to par, head to Golf Bar Leeds first to play a few games before you commit to becoming a member at a proper club.