Sports Showcase
in the UK
University
For Sport
First Hotel Designed
For Elite Athletes
University Coaches
From Across The UK
Train, Compete, and Get Recruited - All in One Week
As the first event of its kind in the UK, this all-inclusive six-day experience gives prospective student-athletes the chance to live like an athlete, compete in front of coaches, and learn about university sport on the nation’s number one sport campus.
Brought to you by The Student Sport Company – trusted by student-athletes worldwide with a proven record of securing offers and scholarships at top UK universities – the Showcase is the perfect starting point for anyone exploring UK university sport.
What is The Showcase?
This exclusive event provides not only the exposure needed to get recruited, but also the chance to experience training and competing in world-class facilities, and to gain valuable knowledge about the UK university sport pathway.
Compete in Front of Coaches
Train, perform, and showcase your talent in front of university coaches from across the UK.
Get Recruited
Meet face-to-face with coaches, building relationships and exploring your future opportunities.
Live Like an Athlete
Stay 6 nights at the Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel – designed exclusively for high-performance athletes.
Learn about UK University Sport
Gain exclusive insight into the UK university sport system through presentations and recruitment guidance.
Hosted at Loughborough University
Experience life on campus at the UK’s leading sporting institution.
Loughborough University is the proud host of the 2026 UK University Sport Showcase.
With world-class pitches, Olympic-standard facilities, and unrivalled athlete support, Loughborough offers student-athletes the ultimate insight into UK university sport.
Hosted at Loughborough University
Experience life on campus at the UK’s leading sporting institution.
Loughborough University is the proud host of the 2026 UK University Sport Showcase.
With world-class pitches, Olympic-standard facilities, and unrivalled athlete support, Loughborough offers student-athletes the ultimate insight into UK university sport.
Stay at the Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel
The perfect base for your showcase experience.
Stay at the Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel, located at the heart of Loughborough University’s world-class sport campus.
Accommodation is provided in modern twin rooms with comfortable beds, study areas, and en-suite facilities, offering everything needed for rest between sessions.
Stay at the Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel
The perfect base for your showcase experience.
Stay at the Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel, located at the heart of Loughborough University’s world-class sport campus.
Accommodation is provided in modern twin rooms with comfortable beds, study areas, and en-suite facilities, offering everything needed for rest between sessions.
How To Book Your Place
If you’re ready to take the next step towards becoming a student-athlete in the UK, we encourage you to register your details early — spaces are limited and in high demand!