Main entrance of the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre

Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre

Named after Stoke City player and football legend, Sir Stanley Matthews CBE, the our sports centre is located on our Leek Road campus and is open to students, staff and the public.
close up of black and red 16kg dumbbells

Gym memberships

Our sports centre offers a range of membership options for students, staff and the public at competitive prices.
rugby pitch

Hire our facilities

Our sports centre is home to both indoor and outdoor sports facilities, available to hire for your sporting events.

Take a look around

Sports Centre - Gym

Our gym features a suite of the latest MATRIX Fitness equipment.

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Sports Centre - Sports Hall

Home to basketball, climbing and much more, discover our large indoor sports hall.

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row of cross trainers

Cardio machines

lifting platforms and free weight area in strength and conditioning room

Lifting platforms

row of treadmills

Treadmills

row of spin bikes in front of screen featuring Wexer Virtual Fitness

Virtual Fitness from Wexer

row of resistance training machines

Resistance training

lifting platforms in the strength and conditioning room

Free weights

row of cross trainers
lifting platforms and free weight area in strength and conditioning room
row of treadmills
row of spin bikes in front of screen featuring Wexer Virtual Fitness
row of resistance training machines
lifting platforms in the strength and conditioning room

Accessibility

At Staffordshire University, we recoginse the social model of disability, meaning we're committed to making our spaces safe and accessibile for all of our staff, students and visitors. The Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre is no exception. We offer step-free access around our gym and level access to all equipment. We also offer an accessible changing room and shower. 

If you want to find out more about access to Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, check out our AccessAble guides, or you can get in touch with our team to discuss your individual needs via email or telephone. 

Neurodiverse Awareness sessions

Loud music can be a trigger for members with Sensory needs, making activity in a gym environment very challenging. We have dedicated daily neurodiverse awareness sessions which aim to create a more accommodating gym experience, that some members with Sensory needs may appreciate.

Our Neurodiverse awareness sessions will be running:

  • Monday to Friday 08:00 – 09:00
  • Saturday 17:00-18:00
  • Sunday 20:00-21:00

Members who would like to listen to music during these times are encouraged to bring headphones. 


Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2DF

Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre accessibility guide provided by AccessAble
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