Sports facilities

The University of Bordeaux has numerous sports facilities, including several that have been recently renovated. Students also have access to municipal or private facilities in the Bordeaux metropolitan area.

University facilities are located on two sites: the Rocquencourt campus and the Monadey campus. 

The University of Bordeaux SUAPS (University Service for Physical and Sports Activities) handles the management and maintenance of the sports facilities.

The facilities can be rented from the SUAPS by university and third-party partners, especially for events. 

Monadey campus

Covering nearly 10 hectares, the campus includes: 

• a stadium with 4 football pitches entirely renovated with artificial turf, changing rooms and outdoor amenities 
• the Halle des Sports including a 2000-sqm playground (basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, etc.) as well as three squash courts and a climbing wall 
• a fully-equipped weight room (machines, exercise mats, bikes, etc.) with changing rooms and a fitness trainer who supervises users.

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Rocquencourt campus

Located between Pessac and Gradignan, this site offers: 

• an outdoor area with 2 artificial and 3 natural  rugby pitches, tennis courts, as well as a 400-m running track 
• a Covered Sports Complex (COSEC) home to 5 sports halls dedicated to dance, gymnastics and team sports as well as a dojo 
• a 1500-sqm multipurpose gym for a variety of sports: basketball, badminton, table tennis, handball, etc. 
• a fully-equipped weight room with changing rooms and a fitness trainer. 

Carreire Campus

Divided into a sports area and a shared open-space area, the Carreire Student Hub is a brand-new meeting place on the Health Campus. It features:

an 840 m² multi-purpose sports hall, suitable for activities such as volleyball, badminton and futsal;

a dance studio, designed for a wide range of activities including fitness, Latin dance, cross-training and Pilates;

a strength and conditioning room;

an indoor climbing wall with four climbing routes.

Marne Station

A welcoming space designed for socialising and community life, Marne Station is the new Student Hub on the Marne Campus. It includes spacious fitness facilities, featuring:

a 154 m² dance studio on the first floor, equipped with mirrors and shared changing rooms with showers, dedicated to dance and other artistic activities;

a 154 m² fitness studio on the second floor, also equipped with mirrors and shared changing rooms with showers, designed for fitness and sports training.