Sports groups in London

Below you'll find every sports group we know of in London, as well as people looking to join one.

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PURE Underwater Rugby (London)

Rugby

This London group runs underwater rugby training for people from beginner level through to advanced. Sessions focus on ball skills, breath-holding, fitness, non-verbal communication and teamwork, with coaches on hand to help new starters. Three free sessions are available so people can try it before deciding whether to continue.

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Looking for female players to join our tag rugby team (London)

Rugby

A London tag rugby team is looking for female players to join them. They play on Tuesdays in Chiswick and describe themselves as a friendly social group.

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Social East London Touch Rugby (London)

Rugby

This East London group plays touch rugby in Victoria Park, usually on Sundays from 2pm to around 3.30pm. It welcomes players of any ability and is described as a social, informal run-around rather than a competitive team. There is no cost mentioned.

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Very Social Touch Rugby (London)

Rugby

Very Social Touch Rugby is a Meetup group for people interested in playing touch rugby in a relaxed, social setting. It meets near Clapham South station in London every Saturday morning at 11am, and sessions usually last around two hours with breaks. Players of all levels are welcome.

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Greenwich Women’s Walking Group (London)

Walking

Greenwich Women’s Walking Group arranges relaxed, social walks for women in Greenwich, focusing on friendly conversation and meeting new people rather than pace or fitness. It meets every Saturday morning at 10:00am, with walks along riverside paths and nearby green spaces. The group welcomes all fitness levels, and it also holds a monthly social such as a picnic or drinks at a local pub.

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Greenwich Women's Walking Group (London)

Walking

This women’s walking group meets in Greenwich every Saturday morning at 10:00am for relaxed, social strolls. It focuses on easy walks through riverside paths and nearby green spaces, with time to chat and meet new people. The group welcomes all fitness levels, and new members can join at any time.

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Hike Together (London)

Walking

Hike Together runs free, volunteer-led day hikes across London and the surrounding counties. The walks usually cover 20 to 35 km and move at a moderate to brisk pace, with starts around 10:00 and finishes in the mid to late afternoon. It is aimed at adults aged 21 and over who are comfortable with longer distances and mixed terrain.

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COUNTRYSIDE HIKING (London)

Walking

This London walking group arranges sociable and educational walks of 6 to 15 miles. Its outings may include vineyards, stately homes, palaces, themed walks with a boat trip or dinner, and occasional visits to a haunted village, with time built in for scenery, networking and pub or restaurant stops. It also plans at least two overseas walks each year.

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West London Squash Meetup (London)

Squash

This London squash group meets at Actonians squash club and offers short games in a friendly, non-competitive setting. It welcomes players of all abilities, from beginners to more experienced players, and no membership is needed to join the sessions. Those who want to play more often can consider joining the club and taking part in its internal leagues.

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Hop the Grounds : London (London)

Football

This London group brings together football groundhoppers who want to watch live matches at smaller and less familiar grounds across the capital. It focuses on non-league football, from the National League down to lower local divisions, and also offers the chance to meet up for conversation before kick-off. It is for people who enjoy the grassroots side of the game.

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SE Commons London Outdoor Football (Soccer) (London)

Football

This is a free and inclusive outdoor football group for adults aged 18 and over, welcoming all abilities and all genders. It plays on grass at Plumstead or Winns Common in London, with the exact location shared shortly before each game. Players are advised to wear boots with plastic studs in wet weather.

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Women football in London (London)

Football

This women-only football group in London arranges casual weekly five-a-side matches. It is set up for women who want to play, socialise and have fun, with places booked in advance through the group’s sign-up system.

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Battersea Friday Night Football (London)

Football

Battersea Friday Night Football is a casual weekly game in Battersea, near the Power Station, and the group is looking for a couple more regular players. It runs every Friday from 8pm to 9.30pm, with five-a-side to eight-a-side depending on numbers, and welcomes all abilities. Play costs £8 a session, and the games are on a hard astro surface with players rotating in goal.

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Terrible Football (London)

Football

Terrible Football is a free London football group that organises relaxed games on grass. It welcomes adults aged 18 and over of any ability and any gender. Sessions run at Clapham Common on various weekdays plus Saturdays at 10:30am and Sundays at 11am, at Weavers Fields on Sundays at 1pm, and at Tooting Bec Common on Saturdays at 10:30am.

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LATIDO RUN CLUB | Coffee & Connect (London)

Running

This London running group meets in Battersea Park every Saturday at 10:00 AM for a relaxed 3 to 5 km run. Afterwards, members can stay for coffee and a chat. It welcomes runners of all paces, is beginner-friendly, and open to both English and Spanish speakers.

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6am running club: Aldgate Bank Tower Hill (London)

Running

This is a running group based in London that meets at 6am, starting from Aldgate East. It begins with a 3 km run at a normal pace.

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London Social Runners (London)

Running

This London running group organises two weekly runs, one on Saturday morning and another on Wednesday evening. The runs are open to all levels, from beginners to experienced distance runners, and everyone joins for a coffee or drink afterwards. Participation is free.

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GO London, midweek adventure (London)

Walking

The group organises guided day hikes from London, with walks in the city, the home counties and further afield across the UK. It runs every weekend and uses public transport, so no car is needed. It welcomes beginners, expats and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for fitness, fresh air and a chance to meet people.

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Play Football in Brixton at St John's Angell Town School. Weekly group looking for new players (London)

Football

This Brixton football group plays casual, friendly matches at St John's Angell Town School and is looking for new players to help keep the games going. Sessions run on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6pm, Thursdays at 5pm and 6pm, Fridays at 5:30pm and 6:30pm, and Saturdays at 12pm.

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Play Football in WesT London (London)

Football

A football group in London is recruiting players for Sunday league teams in the summer league. It says the club runs several sides at different levels.

Sports groups in London