Social sport puts an emphasis on improving your physical, mental, and social health in a fun, non competitive and relaxed environment. It's a fantastic way to keep fit, make new friends and balance your academics.
Social Leagues
5 a side is the largest sports league in Trinity and features 7 dedicated leagues:
5 competitive Men's league, 1 competitive Women's league & 1 mixed social league.
Playoffs are held during the final week with trophies and vouchers up for grabs as prizes. A social evening in the Pavilion bar is organized for all participants at the end of the program with food provided.
📆 Start date: 28 September 2026
⏰Day & Time: Weekdays, 9-5pm
📍Location: Botany Bay
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🔖 Price: €140 (€20 per person, team of 7)
🔗 Sign up: here
❗Notice: Please note the 5 a side league is extremely popular and sells out each year. Book your space as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
3x3 basketball is a variation of basketball played with three people per team, with one backboard and in a half-court setup.
Our men's league features a total of 8 teams. Minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 people per team.
📆 Start date: 28 September 2026
⏰Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5 - 6pm
📍Location: Sport Centre, Main Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
Sport Programs
- 3v3 Women Basketball
- Mixed Social Basketball
- Social Badminton
- Social Climbing
- Social GAA Mixed
- Social Hockey Women
- Jiu Jitsu
- Self Defense
- Tag Rugby
- Social Volleyball
- Cricket
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
3x3 basketball is a variation of basketball played with three people per team, with one backboard and in a half-court setup.
📆 Free Taster Session: 24 September
📆 Start date: 1 October
⏰Day & Time: Thursdays, 5 - 6pm
📍Location: Sport Centre, Main Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
3x3 basketball is a variation of basketball played with three people per team, with one backboard and in a half-court setup.
📆 Free Taster Session: 23rd September
📆 Start date: 30th September
⏰Day & Time: Wednesday, 5 - 6pm
📍Location: Sport Centre, Main Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
Join social badminton for some friendly competition! All levels are welcome, and rackets will be provided.
📆 Start date: 30 September
⏰Day & Time: Wednesdays & Fridays, 12-2pm
📍Location: Sport Centre, Main Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
📆 Free Taster Session: 22 & 24 September
📆 Start date: 29 September
⏰Day & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6pm
📍Location: Sport Centre, Climbing Wall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
Join the social GAA program to learn how to play Gaelic sports in a fun environment, and to discover more about Irish culture. The team is friendly and opened to beginners.
📆Free Taster Session: 22 September
📆Start date: 29 September
⏰Day & Time: Wednesdays, 1-2pm
📍Location: College Park
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
📆 Free Taster Session: 23 September
📆 Start date: 30 September
⏰Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5 - 6pm
📍Location: Botany Bay
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. Sessions are delivered in a safe, controlled and fun environment. Simply turn up wearing a comfortable t-shirt and shorts.
📆 Free Taster Session: 22 September
📆 Start date: 29 September
⏰Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5 - 6pm
📍Location: Sport Centre, Ancillary Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
This program is delivered in collaboration with JS BJJ - https://www.jsbjj.ie/
The overall aim of the self defense program is to introduce students to martial art techniques that can be used in specific scenarios.
Sessions are delivered in a fun and safe environment.
📆Free Taster Session: 23 September
📆Start date: 30 September
⏰Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5 - 6pm
📍Location: Sport Centre, Ancillary Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
This program is delivered in collaboration with JS BJJ - https://www.jsbjj.ie/
Tag rugby is a fun fast-moving variant of rugby. It is non-contact and open to any levels of experience. The program is extremely social and includes regular visits to the pavilion bar after sessions.
📆Free Taster Session: 23 September
📆Start date: 30 September
⏰Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5 - 6pm
📍Location: College Park
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
📆 Start date: 28th September
⏰Day & Time: Wednesday, 5 - 6pm
📍Location: Sport Centre, Main Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
📆 Start date: 5th February
⏰Day & Time: Thursdays, 5-6pm
📍Location: College Park
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: Here
📆 Start date: 5th February
⏰Day & Time: Thursdays, 5-6pm
📍Location: Ancillary Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: here
📆 Start date: 5th February
⏰Day & Time: Thursdays, 5-6pm
📍Location: Ancillary Hall
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: here
Physical Activity
Welcome to the Trinity Run club, where physical activity meets camaraderie!
Whether you are an experienced runner or just starting out, this is the perfect place to meet lifelong friends while working on your fitness. Our run club is managed and run by both Trinity Sport and DUHAC.
📆 Start date: TBC
⏰Day & Time: TBC
📍Location: College Park
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: TBC
🔗 Sign up: Here
🏃♂️Check out our Strava group here: TCD Strava
The overall aim of MBB is to empower TCD students and provide them with the resources to take care of their own emotional, social, and physical well-being. The program features 30 mins of wellbeing with 30 mins of physical activity.
📆 Start date: 05 October
⏰Day & Time: Mondays, 6-8pm
📍Location: Sports Centre
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: No Cost
🔗 Sign up: Here
If you have any questions regarding Mind, Body, Boost, please reach out to our program coordinator, Naz Velic velicn@tcd.ie
We understand that a busy schedule and lack of time can be a leading factor for students taking part in sport or physical activity.
The purpose of this program is simply to provide a fitness activity that takes 30 minutes only, each week.
The program runs for 8 weeks and classes change each week which ensures you get a chance to experience different activities, such as HIIT cycle, yogalates, pilates, circuit and core sessions.
📆 Start date: 28 September
⏰Day & Time: Mondays, 1-1:30pm
📍Location: Sports Centre
🕓 Duration: 8 weeks
🏷️Price: €20 per person
🔗 Sign up: here
Choose from a fantastic range of wellbeing and fitness programs for students based in Trinity Hall, Dartry.
Tuesday - Yoga101
Wednesday - Pilates101
Saturday - ParkHIIT
Social Events
Join us for an exciting week of activities during orientation week:
9 September - Sports Fair, 12-3pm, Main Hall Sports Centre
15,16,18 September - Freshers Fair, 10am-3pm, front square
17 September - Free social activities, 12-2pm, College Park
21-25 September - Free taster sessions for social sports [european week of sport]
Track your steps during the month of October to win some awesome prizes.
Create or join a team with friends or colleagues and compete against others in Trinity.
🏆First team prize: €50 one4all voucher for each team member
🏆Second team prize: €25 Pavilion Bar voucher for each team member
🏆Third team prize: Custom run T-shirt
🎊All participants will be automatically entered into a draw to win a new pair of running shoes
How to take part
- Get into a team of 3 – 6 people
- Sign-up online HERE
- Team Captain: choose a team name and set your team up on the Active Travel Logger.
- Team Members: sign up online at Active Travel Logger and join your Team.
- For help getting started, please view the Participant Guide.
Registration opens on the 9 November 2026 - 9am
Get involved in our largest recreational event in semester 1 - the Campus 3k.
📆 Date: Wednesday 2 December 1pm
📍Location: College Park
🔖 Price: €12 students | €15 Staff & Alumni
♦️Custom race t-shirt, sustainably sourced provides to all participants
❗Notice: The run sells out extremely quickly each year, please ensure to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out
Common Questions
What is social sport?
Social sport in Trinity is simply any sport or physical activity program that is either semi or non competitive. Most sport clubs in the university are tailored to competition while social activities is purely for fun, making new friends and staying active.
Can I join if I'm not sporty or active?
Of course, the main purpose of social activities is to introduce you to sport and physical activity in a fun/relaxed environment. All programs are completely beginner friendly and inclusive.
When does social sport start?
Check out the unique tab for each program to find out the start and end date for each program.
How long do programs run for?
Programs run for either 10, 8, 6, or 4 weeks during the semester. You can view a specific program tab above for more information.
How much is it to join?
Price per semester for all students are as follows:
- 8 week+ program (€20)
- 6 week program (€15)
- 4 week program (€10)
Can I join a program after it starts?
As long as there is space available, of course. Please note a discount is available for most programs if you join late.
Do I need equipment for any programs?
No, you do not need to pay for any equipment, we will provide everything needed as part of the program.
What should I wear to sessions?
All you need is some activewear clothing (shorts, leggings, joggers, t-shirts) and comfortable runners/sneakers. Whatever you feel most comfortable in.