Whatever your game or level, the university will attempt to find a way for you to enjoy and develop your skills.
From popular team games through to individual pursuits, our clubs provide opportunities for training, competition and fun. These clubs are administratively run and organised by students for students.
Most the activities on offer are subsidised, so make sure you make the most out of your time at the University and join a club. Perfect an existing interest or discover a new pastime. You can join one or more clubs assuming they don't clash.
The University of Brighton has a number of clubs which compete on a weekly basis against other universities in BUCS competition.
Which Club & How To Get Involved | 2021/22 SESSION DETAILS
Our clubs and activities are listed below. Find out more about these at the 2021 Freshers' Fairs run by Brighton SU. Join their Freshers' page for the latest information on this and other start of term events. You can contact the clubs below using the email icon or by following them and contacting them on social media. Further information can also be found by emailing us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
CLUB | LOCATION | WEEKLY SESSION | CONNECT |
American Football | Brighton | Tues 20:00-22:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Athletics | Eastbourne | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ![]() |
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Archery | Brighton | ![]() |
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Badminton | Brighton | Thur 20:00-22:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Basketball Men's | Eastbourne | Tue & Thur 18:30-20:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Basketball Women’s | Eastbourne | Thur 18.30-20.00 | ![]() ![]() |
Boxing Brighton | Brighton |
Tue 17:00-18:30 Thur 19:00-20:30 |
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Boxing Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
Tue 20:00-21:00 Thur 20:30-22:00 |
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BSMS Football Men's | Brighton | ![]() ![]() |
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BSMS Football Women's | Brighton | ![]() ![]() |
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BSMS Netball | Brighton | ![]() ![]() |
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BSMS Rugby Union Men's | Brighton | ![]() ![]() |
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BSMS Tennis | Brighton | ![]() ![]() |
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Cheerleading | Eastbourne |
Tue 20:00-21:00 Thur 20:30-22:00 |
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Cheerleading | Brighton |
Tue 17:00-18:30 Thur 19:00-20:30 |
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Climbing | ![]() |
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Cricket Men's | Eastbourne | Sun 15:00-17:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Dance Brighton | Brighton | Sun 11:00-17:00 |
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Dance Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
Wed 17:00-19:00 Sun 17:00-19:00 |
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Equestrian | Brighton | ![]() ![]() |
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Football Men's Brighton | Brighton | Mon 20:30-22:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Football Women’s Brighton | Brighton | Tue 19:00-20:30 | ![]() ![]() |
Football Men's Eastbourne | Eastbourne | Mon 16:30-18:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Football Women's Eastbourne | Eastbourne | Tue 18:30-20:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Futsal Men's | Eastbourne | Thur 17:00-18:30 | ![]() ![]() |
Futsal Women's | Eastbourne | Fri 20:30-22:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Hockey Men's | All (Lewes HC) | Mon 18:00-19:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Hockey Women's | All (Lewes HC) | Mon 18:00-19:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Jiu Jitsu | Brighton |
Mon 20:30 -22:00 Wed 20:30- 22:00 |
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Karate | Brighton |
Mon 20:30-22:00 Fri 20:00-21:30 |
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Korfball | Brighton | Thu 20:30-22:00 |
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Lacrosse Men's | Eastbourne | Mon 18:30-20:00 |
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Lacrosse Women's | Eastbourne | Mon 18:30-20:00 |
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Motorsport | Brighton |
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Netball Brighton | Brighton | Mon 18:30-20:00 |
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Netball Eastbourne | Eastbourne | Mon 17:00-18:30 |
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Pole Fit | Eastbourne | Thur 20:00-21:30 | ![]() ![]() |
Polo | Brighton | ![]() ![]() |
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Rugby league | Brighton | Thur 18:00-19:30 |
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Rugby Union Men's | All Sites |
Mon 19:00-20:30 Tue 17:00-18:00 |
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Rugby Union Women's | All Sites | Mon 19:00-20:30 | ![]() ![]() |
Ski and Snowboard | All Sites | ![]() ![]() |
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Surf | All Sites | ![]() ![]() |
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Swimming | Eastbourne |
Tue 17:00-18:00 Thur 17:00-18:00 Sun 15:00-17:00 |
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Tennis | Brighton | Mon 18:00-20:00 | ![]() ![]() |
Trampolining | Eastbourne |
Mon 20:00-22:00 Fri 17:00-18:30 |
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Ultimate Frisbee | Brighton |
Thur 17:00-18:30 Fri 17:00-20:00 |
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Volleyball | Brighton | Tue 19:00-22:00 | ![]() ![]() |
We offer support for those that travel between Eastbourne and Brighton sites if your activity is not offered in your study city or town enabling you to travel for training and matches. These are all our student clubs, Sport Brighton also offers a number of drop in sessions and leagues in some of these and other activities. See our Parklife pages for details. |
Check out what some of our clubs get up to...
If you did not find what your looking for then you can either set up a club or it may be featured in our University run Parklife programme.
Student Club Memberships
If you have tried a club and you are looking to attend regularly then you will need to purchase a Student Club Membership. There are two categories; Panthers and Panthers Performance. Most students will need the Panthers Membership. If you are unsure of what you need to buy then please speak to your club representative.
PANTHERS SPORTS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Most club members will need this membership.
Cost: £90 a year payable in two £45 instalments in October & January.
Term 1: September – December | Terms 2 and 3: January – June
This membership includes access to training sessions, coaching (where available), pre agreed competition costs and personal injury insurance. This membership is required for all those taking part in Sport Brighton student clubs. With this membership you can take part in as many standard Panther clubs as you like. Clubs may also require you to purchase the Brighton Panthers Nike playing kit. This will be your personal kit and will be the official club kit for at least three years giving you the security you won’t need to buy new kit within this period.
PANTHERS PERFORMANCE MEMBERSHIP
This is only available to selected Men’s Basketball and Men’s Rugby 1st team players. These teams are on our performance programme. Some individuals outside of those teams will be able to make an application to join the programme.
Cost: £190 a year payable in 3 instalments:
October - Panthers Club Membership - £45
November - Performance membership Top-Up, payable at programme induction - £50, to begin access to all additional support services
January - Panthers Performance Club Membership £95
This membership includes access to twice weekly training sessions, coaching, BUCS competition costs, strength and conditioning support, performance workshops, academic year unlimited gym access, recovery support and personal injury insurance. This membership is required for all those taking part in Sport Brighton performance clubs. With this membership you can take part in as many standard and performance Panther clubs as you like. Clubs may also require you to purchase the Brighton Panthers Nike playing kit. This will be your personal kit and will be the official club kit for at least three years giving you the security you won’t need to buy new kit within this period.
HOW DO I BUY MY MEMBERSHIP
To purchase our memberships use the link here. And follow these steps:
- Select UoB Students and Staff.
- Use your normal University of Brighton login information.
- Choose 'Registered Student'.
- Then click 'My Account'
- Click 'Add Membership To My Account'
- Select the membership you require. This is payable in two installments, one in October and one in January.
WHAT INSURANCE COVER DO I GET?
Regardless of what Student Club Membership you buy you will get personal injury insurance cover. This includes support should you need to take time off work or studies due to injury. Click on the link below to see the cover included. This includes details on what you need to do if you need to make a claim.
STUDENT CLUB & MEMBER CONDUCT
Student Clubs and their members are representatives of the University and in purchasing membership they are agreeing to act in accordance with our policies to ensure peoples safety as well as representing the University in a positive way. For more details of our disciplinary policy click on the link below.
STUDENT CLUB TEAMWEAR
Sport Brighton have just agreed a new partnership wirth Nike. Nike will be providing our clubs with bespoke playing kits. You will be provided with an access code to purchase this kit once you have purchased your membership. There is also a training and leisurewear (Express) range that all students can purchase throughout the year. See our Nike Store to purchase.
Sports Club Committee Members
If you are on a student club committee, you can find useful forms and information using our club committee toolkit.