Sport in Peterborough
A city that turns out for its teams, athletes and major sporting events. From Peterborough United at London Road to ice hockey, rowing, cycling, watersports and the annual Great Eastern Run, discover what is happening and how to get involved.
Experience matchday with the Posh
Peterborough United are the city's professional football club, playing at the Weston Homes Stadium on London Road. A Posh home match brings supporters together close to the city centre for a traditional English football experience filled with noise, colour and local pride.
- Professional football in the heart of Peterborough
- Home matches at the Weston Homes Stadium on London Road
- A lively matchday atmosphere for supporters of all ages
- Easy to combine with food, drink and a wider city-centre visit
Follow the Turbines at Lincoln Road
Peterborough Sports FC brings competitive non-league football to Lincoln Road. Known as the Turbines, the club's identity reflects Peterborough's engineering heritage and its origins as the factory team of Brotherhoods Engineering Works.
- Competitive senior football in the national non-league pyramid
- Home matches at PIMS Park on Lincoln Road
- A friendly and accessible matchday experience
- Fixtures, results and club news available from the official website
Community football at Chestnut Avenue
FC Peterborough provides competitive and community football across senior, veterans, walking-football, junior and mini teams. The club's pathway gives players of different ages opportunities to develop, compete and represent Peterborough.
- Senior first, development and reserve teams
- Junior and mini football across multiple age groups
- Veterans and walking-football opportunities
- Home first-team matches at the Millfields AutoParts Stadium
Experience a night at the hockey
Watch the Phantoms take to the ice at Planet Ice Peterborough in Bretton. From powerful hits and rapid counterattacks to the tension of a close final period, a home fixture offers an exciting sporting night out for established supporters and first-time visitors alike.
- Competitive ice hockey played here in Peterborough
- Regular home fixtures at Planet Ice Peterborough
- An energetic indoor sporting experience for all ages
- Fixtures and ticket information available directly from the club
Discover rugby at Second Drove
Peterborough Rugby Union Football Club has been part of the city's sporting life since 1924. Based at Second Drove in Fengate, the club offers competitive and community rugby for adults, young people and children across a wide range of teams.
- Senior men's and women's rugby in Peterborough
- Mini, youth and girls' rugby for developing players
- Veterans, mixed touch and youth touch teams
- Team information and fixtures available from the club
Welcome to the Lion's Den
Peterborough Lions RFC is a community rugby union club based at Flaxland in Bretton. The club welcomes experienced players, people returning to rugby and complete beginners, with opportunities for adults, young people and children to enjoy the game.
- Senior rugby representing Peterborough in league competition
- Mini and junior rugby for children and young people
- A welcoming route into rugby for different ages and abilities
- Home matches, training and community activity in Bretton
Swim, train and compete with COPS
City of Peterborough Swimming Club is the city's competitive swimming club, helping swimmers develop their technique, fitness and racing experience. Known as COPS, the club trains across several pools in and around Peterborough and competes at club, county, regional and national level.
- A structured squad pathway for developing competitive swimmers
- Coaching, training and competition opportunities across age groups
- Club open meets and events throughout the swimming calendar
- Membership and trial information available from the official website
Five sports, one Peterborough club
City of Peterborough Sports Club brings together five important sporting sections at the Dalrod Sports Ground in Bretton. From team competition and junior development to coaching, social play and individual sport, the club offers opportunities for a wide range of ages and abilities.
- City of Peterborough Bowls Club
- Peterborough Town Cricket Club
- City of Peterborough Hockey Club
- City of Peterborough Squash and Racketball Club
- City of Peterborough Tennis Club
Run through the heart of Peterborough
The Great Eastern Run brings runners, families and supporters into the heart of Peterborough for one of the city's biggest sporting occasions. Its fast, largely flat course takes over closed city streets, creating a memorable day for experienced athletes, first-time runners and cheering spectators.
The Great Eastern Run
Choose the 13.1-mile half marathon or join the Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run. Both races begin and finish at the Embankment, placing runners within easy reach of the city centre, the riverside and Peterborough Cathedral.
- A fast, flat half-marathon course through Peterborough
- A welcoming 5K event for families and runners of different abilities
- Closed-road racing with supporters lining the city route
- An ideal event around which to plan a full weekend in Peterborough
Not running this year? The event is also a brilliant opportunity to support participants, experience the atmosphere around the route and combine race day with food, shopping and more to discover across Peterborough city centre.