Sport

Manchester offers wonderful opportunities for anyone who wants to watch first-class sports, as well as those who want to participate in their favourite activities.

As the home of Premier League clubs United and City, Manchester has plenty to offer football fans, but there are also top-flight rugby clubs of both codes and Lancashire County Club Club within easy reach.

Thanks to the 2002 Commonwealth Games, when the eyes of the sporting world were fixed on Manchester, the city is home to world class sports facilities such as:

• City of Manchester Stadium
• National Squash Centre
• North West Regional Basketball Centre
• The Manchester Aquatics Centre, which was purpose built for the games and is now part of our campus

Other excellent facilities worth visiting include Manchester Velodrome and Debdale Park Sailing Centre, while extreme sports fans may want to try indoor skiing or snowboarding at Chill Factore or test their head for heights at Manchester Climbing Centre. The Airkix indoor skydiving centre is also due to open in early 2010.

Manchester's reputation for hosting major events was further boosted by Old Trafford hosting the Champions League Final in 2003, followed by the City of Manchester Stadium hosting the UEFA Cup final in 2008.

Manchester United FC

Manchester City FC

Salford City Reds (rugby league)

Sale Sharks (rugby union)

Manchester Phoenix (ice hockey)

Lancashire County Cricket Club

On campus

The campus has many excellent sports facilities such the Sugden Sports Centre and the Armitage Centre.

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