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🏅 Sport Teams and Venues in Leeds

Leeds is a thriving city for sports enthusiasts, offering top-notch venues, clubs, and teams across a range of disciplines. From football and rugby to cricket and athletics, Leeds has something for everyone.

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Football

🏟️ Elland Road Stadium

The home of Leeds United Football Club, this iconic stadium hosts thrilling matches and has a seating capacity of over 37,000.
📍 Elland Rd, Beeston, Leeds LS11 0ES
👉 Elland Road website

⚽ Farsley Celtic

A semi-professional football club playing in the National League North. Matches are held at The Citadel.
📍 Newlands, Farsley, Leeds LS28 5BE
👉 Farsley Celtic website

⚽ Garforth Town

A club playing in the Northern Counties East League, based at the Bannister Prentice Stadium in Garforth.
📍 Cedar Ridge, Garforth, Leeds LS25 2PF
👉 Garforth Town website

⚽ Guiseley AFC

Guiseley AFC competes in the Northern Premier League. Matches are hosted at Nethermoor Park.
📍 Nethermoor Park, Otley Rd, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8BT
👉 Guiseley AFC website

⚽ Leeds City FC

A community-driven football club offering competitive football opportunities for men, women, and juniors. Matches are played at Adel War Memorial Association.
📍 Church Ln, Adel, Leeds LS16 8DE
👉 Leeds City FC website

🥇 Leeds Combination Association Football League

One of the oldest amateur football leagues in Leeds, offering competitive matches for clubs across multiple divisions. The league supports grassroots football and fosters a strong sense of community.
📍 Matches held at various venues across Leeds
👉 Leeds Combination Association Football League website

⚽ Leeds United

The city’s iconic professional football club, competing in the English Football League. Home games are held at the historic Elland Road Stadium.
📍 Elland Rd, Beeston, Leeds LS11 0ES
👉 Leeds United website

🥇 Local Football Leagues

Local leagues for 5, 6, 7 and 11-a-side around Leeds can be found via the Power League website and additional local teams can be found via the Team Stats website.

⚽ Yorkshire Amateur FC

Known as "The Ammers," this grassroots football club plays in the Northern Counties East League. Home matches take place at Bracken Edge.
📍 Bracken Edge, Roxholme Rd, Leeds LS7 4JG
👉 Yorkshire Amateur website

Rugby League

🏟️ Headingley Stadium

Home to Leeds Rhinos, Headingley is one of the city’s most famous sporting venues.
📍 St Michael’s Ln, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BR
👉 Headingley Stadium website

🏉 Hunslet RLFC

A historic rugby league club based in south Leeds, playing their matches at South Leeds Stadium.
📍 Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5DJ
👉 Hunslet RLFC website

🏉 Leeds Rhinos

One of the most successful rugby league teams in the UK, competing in the Super League. Matches are held at Headingley Stadium.
📍 St Michael’s Ln, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BR
👉 Leeds Rhinos website

Rugby Union

🏉 Burley RUFC

A welcoming rugby union club based in Kirkstall, with a focus on competitive and social rugby for all abilities.
📍 Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3NG
👉 Burley RUFC website

🏉 Leeds Tykes

Formerly Yorkshire Carnegie, Leeds Tykes is a rugby union club with a rich history, competing in National League Two. Home matches take place at West Park Leeds RUFC.
📍 The Sycamores, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JR
👉 Leeds Tykes website

🏉 Roundhegians RFC

A community-focused rugby union club offering opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. Matches are held at Chelwood Drive.
📍 Chelwood Dr, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2AT
👉 Roundhegians RFC website

🏉 West Park Leeds RUFC

A family-friendly rugby union club in Bramhope, offering competitive rugby for adults and juniors, alongside social events.
📍 The Sycamores, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JR
👉 West Park Leeds RUFC website

Cricket

🏏 Headingley Cricket Ground

One of the most famous cricket grounds in the world, home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and a venue for international matches, this ground is steeped in history and atmosphere.
📍 St Michael’s Ln, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BR
👉 Yorkshire Cricket website

🏏 Leeds Cricket League

Over 40 local teams participate in the Leeds Cricket League. More information and contact details can be found on the Leeds Cricket League website.

🏏 Yorkshire County Cricket Club

Established in 1863, Yorkshire County Cricket Club is one of the most successful and historic professional cricket clubs in the world, with a record 33 County Championship titles. The club hosts domestic matches, international Test cricket, and limited-overs fixtures.
📍 St Michael’s Ln, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BR
👉 Yorkshire County Cricket Club Website

Athletics and Running

👟 Hyde Park Harriers

This club provides training sessions and group runs for adults, with plenty of opportunities to socialize after a good workout. They welcome everyone, from beginners to experienced athletes.
👉 Hyde Park Harriers website

👟 Horsforth Harriers

Established in 1985, this running club has over 250 members and welcomes new and experienced runners.
👉 Horsforth Harriers website

🏟️ John Charles Centre for Sport

A premier athletics venue featuring an international-standard track and facilities for field events. The centre also hosts community running events.
📍 Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5DJ
👉 John Charles Centre website

🌳 Parkrun

A free weekly 5km and 2km community run in various locations around Leeds.
👉 Parkrun website

👟 Valley Striders Running Club

An inclusive running club for all abilities, Valley Striders combines regular running meetups with social events. Their sessions cover a mix of trail and road running routes around Leeds.
👉 Valley Striders website

Swimming and Watersports

🏊 Active Leeds Swimming Pools

A number of the Active Leeds Leisure Centres have swimming pools. More information can be found on the Active Leeds website.

🏊 John Charles Aquatics Centre

A state-of-the-art swimming facility with an Olympic-sized pool, diving boards, and lessons for all levels.
📍 Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5DJ
👉 John Charles Centre website

🏊 Leeds Phoenix Swim Club

Established in 1980, Leeds Phoenix is a swimming and lifesaving club affiliated with the Royal Life Saving Society.
📍 Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5DJ
👉 Leeds Phoenix website

🚣 Leeds Rowing Club

The only community rowing club based in Leeds, the club has over 150 members of all age ranges and levels.
📍 The Stourton Boathouse, Thwaite Ln, Leeds LS10 1RN
👉 Leeds Rowing Club website

⛵ Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre

Perfect for watersports enthusiasts, this center offers kayaking, sailing, and paddleboarding at Yeadon Tarn.
📍 Yeadon Tarn, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7UR
👉 Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre website

🛶 White Rose Canoe Club

White Rose Canoe Club is one of Yorkshire's largest canoe clubs. Run by volunteers, they offer a wide range of events, including canal and lake paddles.
📍 Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2JL
👉 White Rose Canoe Club website

Ice Hockey

🏒 Leeds Knights

Leeds Knights are a professional ice hockey team that compete in the National League.
📍 Planet Ice, Elland Rd, Leeds LS11 0EY
👉 Leeds Knights website

Cycling and Mountain Biking

🚴 British Cycling Breeze Rides

Part of the British Cycling initiative, these women-only group rides are perfect for beginners and experienced cyclists alike, promoting a supportive and social environment.
👉 Breeze Rides website

🚴 Brownlee Centre

Named after the Olympic triathlete brothers, this centre is the UK’s first purpose-built triathlon training centre, and offers a traffic-free cycling circuit and training sessions.
📍 Bodington Playing Fields, Leeds LS16 8NA
👉 Brownlee Centre website

🚴 Leeds Cycling Campaign

An active non-profit group advocating for better cycling infrastructure in Leeds, they also organize regular social rides and events for cyclists of all abilities.
👉 Leeds Cycling Campaign website

🚴 Leeds Cycling Clubs

Leeds has a number of cycling clubs that organize regular rides and promote cycling as a sport and leisure activity. These include:
- Airedale Olympic Cycling Club
- Alba Rosa Cycling Club
- Bramley Wheelers
- Leeds St Christopher's Cycling Club
- Otley Cycle Club
- Seacroft Wheelers
- Valley Striders Cycling Club

🚴 Leeds Mountain Bikers Group

A mountain biking-focused group exploring the best trails in and around Leeds.
👉 Leeds Mountain Bikers Meetup

🚴 Leeds Urban Bike Park Community

Centered around the Leeds Urban Bike Park, this community caters to mountain bikers and trail riders. They offer skills workshops, trail events, and a supportive network of enthusiasts.
📍 Ring Rd Middleton, Leeds LS10 3TN
👉 Leeds Urban Bike Park website

Racquet Sports

🏸 Badminton Clubs

Badminton clubs around Leeds include:
- Armley Armourers Badminton Club
- Farsley Celtic Badminton Club
- Garforth Pendas Badminton Club
- Headingley Badminton Club
- Roundhegians Badminton Club

🎾 Squash Clubs

Leeds has a thriving squash community. Local squash clubs compete in the Leeds Metro League, more details about the league divisions and links to individual clubs can be found on the Leeds Metro Squash League website. The Yorkshire League is the premier squash league in the county, more details can be found on the Yorkshire Squash website.

🎾 Tennis Clubs

Leeds has over 150 tennis court venues and clubs. These can be found on the the LTA's website which allows you to search by location. Active Leeds also have a number of tennis courts at their leisure centres, as well as hosting tennis competitions.

Climbing and Bouldering

🧗 Almscliffe Crag

A must-visit for climbers, Almscliffe Crag boasts fantastic views and routes suitable for all levels of expertise.
📍 Crag Ln, Leeds LS17 0ER

🪨 Caley Crags

Located near Otley, this is a popular spot for bouldering enthusiasts, offering challenging climbs in the scenic woodland setting of Chevin Forest Park.
📍 Pool in Wharfedale, Otley LS21 3DB

🪨 City Bloc

An independent center focused on bouldering, City Bloc provides an array of fun, challenging routes with a focus on technique and creativity.
📍 1 Kitson Rd, Leeds LS10 1NT
👉 City Bloc website

🧗 Clip 'n Climb

Perfect for families or anyone seeking a unique climbing experience, Clip 'n Climb features bright, colorful climbing challenges in a safe and fun environment. Great for kids and groups.
📍 Tristram Centre, Holbeck, Leeds LS12 6BF
👉 Clip 'n Climb website

🧗 The Climbing Lab

This bouldering gym offers diverse climbing routes, training facilities, and classes for all levels.
📍 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS4 2AZ
👉 The Climbing Lab website

🌅 Last Sun Dance

An outdoor-focused climbing experience with a unique bouldering wall. Last Sun Dance combines climbing with a relaxed community vibe, often hosting events and collaborations.
📍 21 Felnex Cl, Leeds LS9 0TN
👉 Last Sun Dance website

🧗 The Depot Climbing Centre

A flagship bouldering center in Leeds offering routes for climbers of all levels, plus coaching sessions and a welcoming climbing community.
📍 Richardshaw Ln, Pudsey LS28 6AA
👉 The Depot website

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