UM SPORTS
UM SPORTS is the ultimate sporting destination for students, staff, alumni and partners of Maastricht University (UM). With a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports, top-notch facilities, generous opening hours and a welcoming atmosphere, your fitness aspirations have no limits.
University Sports Centre
Do you want to build your strength and fitness, take a course and learn a new sport, or work out with others in a group class? The University Sports Centre (USC) is the place for you. Equipped with a 1000 m2 gym, sports halls, a spinning studio, squash courts and a climbing wall, the USC caters to all your fitness needs. And with a front desk ready to assist with your questions, bookings and membership, your sports experience is seamless.
In addition to sports, you can relax at the Body & Mind studio, study in our Learning Spaces, enjoy the Sports Café for your coffee and snack fixes, and much more. Also on site are a physiotherapy centre and Sports Council MUSST.
Online booking with MyUSC
With our convenient online registration system MyUSC, you can find the full sports offer of the University Sports Centre, and members can register for all of our sports activities.
Opening hours USC
The University Sports Centre is open during the following times:
Monday – Friday: 07.00 – 23.00
Saturday & Sunday: 09.00 – 20.00
Take a video tour of the University Sports Centre
State-of-the-art gym
In our fully equipped gym, you can work out on cardio equipment that has interactive touch screens, numerous applications and digital entertainment. Our strength training equipment includes conventional and plate-loaded machines, as well as free weights. One or more instructors are present at all times to answer your questions, show you how to train safely and effectively, and inspire you with new exercises to keep you motivated.
Add some fun and camaraderie to your training by joining one of our daily group training sessions or register for a gym course to gain new knowledge and skills. From intense cross-training workouts to relaxed mobility sessions and from fitness introductions to technical Olympic weightlifting, there is a session or course for your fitness needs.
Our indoor & outdoor sports
We offer a broad range of indoor and outdoor sports for all ages and fitness levels. Some sports take place at the USC and others are at various locations around Maastricht. We offer the following sports and many more:
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Some of our sports are offered in cooperation with our student sports associations, and these are only for our student members.
Student sports associations & Sports Council MUSST
Craving team spirit and friendly competition? With 31 student sports associations, there is a sports community for everyone. You could also consider joining Sports Council MUSST, the guiding body for the student sports associations that is housed at the USC.
Learn more about our student sports associations and Sports Council MUSST.
More than fitness at the USC
The University Sports Centre is about more than breaking a sweat. You can also do the following at the USC:
- Relax at the Body & Mind studio: Focus on strengthening your body-mind connection with a Body & Mind mix class or yoga session.
- Consult a physiotherapist: If you are experiencing physical discomfort as a UM SPORTS member, you can get a free on-site consultation with a physiotherapist from Sports Medical Center Maastricht (SMC).
- Use a learning space: Study on your own or with a group at one of our learning spaces at the USC—no reservation necessary.
- Enjoy food and drinks at Sports Café Rivazza: Sit down with friends after a game or a workout and enjoy a cup of coffee, smoothie or a delicious sandwich. The café is open for everyone.
- Rent a sports hall for an event: You can rent one or more USC sports halls to organise sports or other UM-related events by submitting a request to umsports-facilities@maastrichtuniversity.nl. You will receive a decision within five working days.
- Record pre-approved photos or videos: If you want to plan a photo or video shoot at the USC, you can do so with prior approval from a communications officer or the facilities department.
A welcoming atmosphere for all
Everyone is welcome at UM SPORTS, regardless of age, fitness level, identity or background. We are a friendly sports community and have no tolerance for bullying or aggressive behaviour. We also provide gender-neutral bathrooms and showers to make sure that all of our members feel at home at the University Sports Centre.
Locations & contact
We are happy to have you visit us at the front desk of the University Sports Centre or contact us by phone, email or social media:
University Sports Centre
P. Debyeplein 15
6229 HA Maastricht
The Netherlands
+31 43 388 5311
umsports@maastrichtuniversity.nl
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You can also check out the map of our various sports locations outside the USC where we hold activities such as sailing, golf and dancing.