The Venue

Loughborough University

The Home of the 2026 UK University Sport Showcase

We’ve chosen Loughborough University to host the UK University Sport Showcase to give athletes access to the UK’s top-ranked sport facilities and university environment.

Recognised as the UK’s number one university for sport, Loughborough boasts the country’s largest concentration of world-class sporting facilities and is the largest single-site university campus in the UK.

With everything located in one secure and walkable setting, it offers an unmatched experience for student-athletes wanting to train, compete, and understand what life at a UK university could look like.

Where is Loughborough?

Loughborough’s campus can be found in the heart of the East Midlands, close to Nottingham, Birmingham and Leicester.

Due to its central location within the country, Loughborough is only a short train ride away from London, Derby, Leicester and Nottingham. Plus, it’s only a short 15-minute taxi drive away from East Midlands Airport.

Compete On Campus of the
UK’s Number 1 University For Sport

As part of the showcase, you’ll train, compete, and develop in some of the UK’s most advanced university sport facilities — all located right on the Loughborough campus.

Multiple FIFA-Approved Football Pitches (Grass And 3G)

Rugby Pitches used by Elite and National Teams

World Class Indoor Cricket Training Centre and First Class Pitches

Indoor, Outdoor Artificial, And Clay Tennis Courts

One of the World’s Largest Elite Strength & Conditioning Facilities

Excellent Fitness Facilities With State-of-the-Art Gym Equipment

Spend 6 Nights On Campus At
The Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel

All participating student-athletes will have the privilege of staying at the Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel — the UK’s first hotel designed specifically for elite athletes.

Conveniently located on Loughborough University’s campus, the hotel offers the perfect base for your showcase experience.

Stay on campus – just minutes from training and competition venues.

All participating student-athletes will have the privilege of staying at the Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel — the UK’s first hotel designed specifically for elite athletes.

Conveniently located on Loughborough University’s campus, the hotel offers the perfect base for your showcase experience.

You’ll be just minutes away from the training and competition venues, with a comfortable, athlete-focused environment to relax and recover in.