Sport in Bath

Sport events this weekend

Bath punches well above its weight for spectator sport. Bath Rugby at The Rec is the headline act — a top-tier English club in one of the most distinctive stadium settings in the country, surrounded by Regency terraces and the River Avon. Bath City FC add non-league football for a lower-cost match day. Check current fixture lists below.

Live fixture information

Fixture dates change weekly. For this weekend's exact matches, check directly with each club:

Sport venues in Bath

Recreation Ground (The Rec)

Rugby Union — Bath Rugby

Capacity: 14,500

Home of Bath Rugby, one of English rugby's most successful clubs. The Rec sits in the centre of Bath alongside the River Avon — one of the most distinctive stadium settings in European sport. Season runs September to May; European fixtures extend the calendar.

Spring Gardens Road, Bath BA2 4DS From £10 standing, £20–60 seated

Twerton Park

Football — Bath City FC

Capacity: 3,800

Bath City play in the National League South, the sixth tier of English football. Twerton Park is a proper non-league ground with a loyal local following. Match-day atmosphere is a step up from what the league position implies. Away fans welcome.

Twerton Park, Bath BA2 1DB Adults £14, concessions £10, under-16s £5

University of Bath Sports Training Village

Multi-sport — University of Bath / GB national training centre

The STV is one of the UK's leading national sports training centres, hosting Olympic and Paralympic squads across athletics, swimming, and more. Public spectator events are limited but include British athletics trials and student sport fixtures. Check schedule on bath.ac.uk.

Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY Varies by event

Kingswood School / Prior Park Cricket Ground

Cricket — Bath Cricket Club / Bath CC

Bath Cricket Club plays at North Road and hosts occasional Somerset County Cricket Club fixtures in Bath. Check Somerset CCC website for Bath fixtures — they draw significant crowds.

North Road, Bath Varies; Somerset County fixtures from £20

Participatory sport this weekend

Running: Bath parkrun takes place at Royal Victoria Park every Saturday morning at 9:00. Free to enter (registration required at parkrun.org.uk). The course runs through the park with views across the city. Typically 200–400 runners.

Cycling: The Two Tunnels Greenway — Bath's off-road cycling route — passes through two Victorian railway tunnels south of the city. The route connects Bath to Midford and beyond. No booking required; hire bikes from Bath Bike Hire near the station.

Rowing and kayaking: The Avon between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon is navigable and actively used by rowers. Bath Canoe Club and Bath Rowing Club both accept casual visitors and offer taster sessions at weekends during summer.

Golf: Bath Golf Club (Sham Castle, above the city) and Entry Hill Golf Course (municipal, south of the centre) both take walk-in bookings at weekends. Entry Hill is the most accessible option for casual visitors.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bath have a rugby team?

Yes. Bath Rugby play at the Recreation Ground (The Rec) in the centre of Bath alongside the River Avon. They compete in the Gallagher Premiership — England's top tier. Bath Rugby are one of the most successful clubs in English rugby with six league titles. The season runs September to May. Tickets from £10 standing.

Can you watch sport in Bath this weekend?

Bath Rugby fixtures at the Rec are the main spectator sport in Bath during the rugby season (September–May). Bath City FC play at Twerton Park on alternate weekends during the football season (August–May). The University of Bath STV hosts athletics and swimming events on an irregular schedule. Check bathrugby.com and bathcityfc.com for current fixture lists.

Where is Bath Rugby ground?

Bath Rugby's ground — The Recreation Ground, or The Rec — is at Spring Gardens Road, Bath BA2 4DS, a 10-minute walk from Bath Spa station. It sits beside the River Avon with Pulteney Bridge visible from the open end of the ground. It is one of the most scenic rugby venues in England.

What other sport can you watch in Bath?

Bath City FC (football, National League South) play at Twerton Park. The University of Bath Sports Training Village hosts national-level athletics and swimming events. Somerset CCC plays occasional county cricket fixtures in Bath. For water sports, the Avon is used for rowing and kayaking events throughout the summer.