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The city in play
Sport in Sheffield
Sheffield and South Yorkshire sport in one place: teams, fixtures, results, tickets and grounds, with league positions for every local side.
Coming up
Next fixtures
The next matches for Sheffield and South Yorkshire teams, home and away, from league schedules and the clubs’ own fixture lists.
Sheffield United WFCvEverton FC Women
Sheffield SteelersvManchester StormLeeds Knightsv
Sheffield SteeldogsBC London Lionsv
Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield UnitedvWrexham AFCLeicester Riders Womenv
Sheffield Hatters- Sheffield SteelersvNottingham Panthers
Bristol Pitbullsv
Sheffield SteeldogsSurrey 89ersv
Sheffield Sharks- Sheffield SteeldogsvMilton Keynes Lightning
Coventry Blazev
Sheffield SteelersPreston North Endv
Sheffield United
Latest scores
Recent results
Final scores from the most recent matches involving local teams.
| Date | Match and score | Competition | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Steelers 6 – 3 Fife Flyers | UK Elite Ice Hockey League | Match Sheffield Steelers v Fife Flyers | |
| Sheffield United 1 – 1 Derby County | English League Championship | Match Sheffield United v Derby County | |
| Rotherham United 2 – 2 Newport County | English League 2 | Match Rotherham United v Newport County | |
| Sheffield Sharks 81 – 87 Newcastle Eagles | British Super League Basketball | Match Sheffield Sharks v Newcastle Eagles | |
| Sheffield United WFC 0 – 0 Nottingham Forest WFC | FA Womens League Cup | Match Sheffield United WFC v Nottingham Forest WFC | |
| Sheffield Hatters 66 – 75 Oaklands Wolves | British Super League Basketball Women | Match Sheffield Hatters v Oaklands Wolves | |
| Sheffield Wednesday 5 – 0 AFC Wimbledon | English League 1 | Match Sheffield Wednesday v AFC Wimbledon | |
| Sheffield Steelers 5 – 0 Glasgow Clan | UK Elite Ice Hockey League | Match Sheffield Steelers v Glasgow Clan | |
| Sheffield United 3 – 0 Lincoln City | English League Championship | Match Sheffield United v Lincoln City | |
| Sheffield Wednesday 2 – 0 Sunderland U21 | EFL Trophy | Match Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland U21 |
League positions
Where our teams stand
Current league position for each local team, with the tables they play in.
| Team | League | Position | P | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Wednesday | EFL League One | 4 | 7 | 14 | DDWWW |
| Sheffield United | EFL Championship | 18 of 24 | 8 | 9 | WLWLL |
EFL Championship 2026-27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 17 | WDLWW |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | WWWWD |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | DWWDD |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | DDWWL |
| 5 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14 | WLDWW |
| 6 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | DWWDL |
| 7 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | WLDDD |
| 8 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 9 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 | WWLLW |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 | DLDDL |
| 11 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | DDLWD |
| 12 | Millwall FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | LWLDD |
| 13 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 | DDWWL |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -3 | 10 | WDDLW |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 10 | LLLWW |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | DLLWD |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 9 | LWWLL |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 | WLWLL |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 | LLWDD |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 | LLWLL |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 | LLDLW |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 | WLLLD |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 4 | LWLLD |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -8 | 4 | DLDLD |
EFL League One 2026-2027: top of the table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 16 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Bradford City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | DWWWL |
| 3 | Huddersfield Town | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | WLDDW |
| 4 | Sheffield Wednesday | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 14 | DDWWW |
| 5 | Stockport County | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | WDLWL |
WSL 2 2026-2027: top of the table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Women | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 15 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Sunderland Women | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 3 | Ipswich Women | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | WWWDD |
| 4 | Nottingham Forest WFC | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | WDWDD |
| 5 | Wolverhampton Wanderers Women | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | DLWWL |
EFL League Two 2026-2027: top of the table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 15 | WWDDD |
| 3 | Crewe Alexandra | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | WDDDD |
| 4 | Cheltenham Town | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | LWDWD |
| 5 | Bristol Rovers | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | LWLLW |
Tables from OpenFootball (public domain) and TheSportsDB. Some tables show the leading places only; the official league sites have the full standings.
Where Sheffield plays
Grounds map
The home grounds of Sheffield’s clubs, football first, with the next home match at each.
Next home match: Sheffield United WFC v Everton FC Women, Wed 28 Oct, 7.00pm
Next home match: Sheffield Steelers v Manchester Storm, Wed 28 Oct, 7.30pm
Next home match: Sheffield Steeldogs v Milton Keynes Lightning, Sun 1 Nov, 4.00pm
Next home match: Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix, Sun 8 Nov, 4.00pm
Steel City football
Owls and Blades
Keep both sides of Sheffield’s biggest football rivalry within one matchday view.
Football · EFL League One
Sheffield Wednesday
Hillsborough
Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1SW
- Last
- Sheffield Wednesday 5 – 0 AFC Wimbledon
- League
- 4th, 14 pts
Football · EFL Championship
Sheffield United
Bramall Lane
2 Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4SU
- Next
- Wrexham AFC (home), Fri 30 Oct
- Last
- Sheffield United 1 – 1 Derby County
- League
- 18th of 24, 9 pts
Across the city
Sheffield teams
Each team’s league, home ground, next match and latest result. Following a team keeps it ready for your personalised fixtures and matchday updates.
Football · WSL 2
Sheffield United Women
Bramall Lane and selected home venues
Sheffield
- Next
- Everton FC Women (home), Wed 28 Oct
- Last
- Sheffield United WFC 0 – 0 Nottingham Forest WFC
Ice hockey · Elite Ice Hockey League
Sheffield Steelers
Utilita Arena Sheffield
Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF
- Next
- Manchester Storm (home), Wed 28 Oct
- Last
- Sheffield Steelers 6 – 3 Fife Flyers
Ice hockey · NIHL National
Sheffield Steeldogs
Bauer Arena, iceSheffield
23 Coleridge Road, Sheffield S9 5DA
- Next
- Leeds Knights (away), Thu 29 Oct
Basketball · Super League Basketball
Sheffield Sharks
Canon Medical Arena
Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield S9 3TL
- Next
- BC London Lions (away), Fri 30 Oct
- Last
- Sheffield Sharks 81 – 87 Newcastle Eagles
Basketball · Super League Basketball Women
Sheffield Hatters
Canon Medical Arena
Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield S9 3TL
- Next
- Leicester Riders Women (away), Sat 31 Oct
- Last
- Sheffield Hatters 66 – 75 Oaklands Wolves
Rugby league · RFL Championship
Sheffield Eagles
MEPS International Home of Football Stadium
Sheffield Road, Dronfield S18 2GD
- Last
- Sheffield Eagles 25 – 18 Batley Bulldogs
Rugby union
Sheffield Tigers
Dore Moor
Hathersage Road, Sheffield S17 3AB
Speedway · British Speedway Premiership
Sheffield Tigers Speedway
Owlerton Stadium
Penistone Road, Sheffield S6 2DE
Football
Hallam FC
Sandygate
Sandygate Road, Sheffield S10 5SE
- Last
- Hallam 1 – 1 Prescot Cables
Football
Sheffield FC
MEPS International Home of Football Stadium
Sheffield Road, Dronfield S18 2GD
- Last
- Sheffield 2 – 0 Hallam
Beyond the city
South Yorkshire clubs
Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Chesterfield, a short trip from Sheffield.
Football · EFL League Two
Rotherham United
AESSEAL New York Stadium
New York Way, Rotherham S60 1AH
- Last
- Rotherham United 2 – 2 Newport County
Football · EFL League One
Barnsley
Oakwell
Grove Street, Barnsley S71 1ET
Football · EFL League One
Doncaster Rovers
Eco-Power Stadium
Stadium Way, Doncaster DN4 5JW
- Last
- Doncaster Rovers 1 – 0 Liverpool U21
Football · EFL League Two
Chesterfield
SMH Group Stadium
1866 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 8NZ
- Last
- Chesterfield 4 – 2 Tranmere Rovers
Take part
Sport classes and sessions
Rather play than watch? Coached sessions, clubs and fitness classes around Sheffield.
Wed 28 Oct · 8.30am
Lane Swim Med
Wed 28 Oct · 8.30am
Lane Swim Fast
Wed 28 Oct · 8.30am
Lane Swim Med
Wed 28 Oct · 8.30am
Lane Swim Slow
Wed 28 Oct · 8.30am
Lane Swim Slow
Wed 28 Oct · 8.30am
Lane Swim Med
Sheffield sport can mean following a team, booking a court, taking a first swimming session or finding people to get outside with. Use the team and fixture pages for matchdays, and the activities below for taking part. The aim is to make your next step concrete: a place, a session and the information you need to decide whether it suits you.
Find a local place to start
Sheffield City Council’s parks and recreation pages link to outdoor sport, park facilities and leisure information. Everyone Active operates council leisure facilities, with Ponds Forge, Hillsborough and other Sheffield centres listed through its own site. Begin with the centre nearest a journey you can realistically repeat. Compare the actual activity and booking options before considering a membership; facilities and session types vary between buildings.
Local information: Sheffield City Council: parks, sport and recreation · Council update: Sheffield leisure operators · Everyone Active: Ponds Forge
Pick a session, not just a sport
The same venue can host coached lessons, casual participation and competitive fixtures. Read the session description before booking: ask about experience, equipment, supervision and whether joining partway through a course makes sense. Swimming listings need particular care because lane swimming, leisure sessions and lessons serve different purposes. For a first visit, a clear answer about where to report and what to bring can matter more than the size of the facility.
Make a matchday work
Open the relevant team page for fixtures and ground information, then follow the official club link for ticket availability and admission arrangements. Check the date again before travelling, since fixtures can move. Work backwards from the entrance you will use rather than the postcode alone, and allow time for collecting tickets or finding your seat. If you are going with children or someone with access requirements, ask the club about the specific stand or viewing area.
Find company beyond the result
The Walking and Cycling communities offer places to discuss routes and find relevant activities, while Dance is useful if music makes movement more appealing. When inviting someone to take part, describe the pace and experience expected, not simply that everyone is welcome. After an activity, share a current organiser link and the detail that made joining easier. Public check-ins and galleries can record the day without turning someone else’s participation or training routine into public information.
Source links checked 3 October 2026.
A little local knowledge
Guides and stories
Hillsborough, Sheffield: a local guide to the park, the football and what is on
Hillsborough guide: Hillsborough Park and its walled garden, Sheffield Wednesday's ground, Tramlines in July, the tram through the middle, and what is on there now from the live…
Getting started with sport in Sheffield: find a session that fits
Find a first sports session in Sheffield. Compare clubs, leisure-centre activities, costs and access using current council and provider information.
Sheffield Parkour: free community training, beginner routes and outdoor spots
A Sheffield Events guide to the city’s free parkour community, beginner information and related local movement links.
Hillsborough matchday guide: pubs, trams and where to park
Plan a Hillsborough matchday with tram and Park and Ride routes, realistic parking advice, pub guidance, accessibility details and first-visit tips.
Bramall Lane matchday guide: pubs, parking and getting there
Plan a Bramall Lane matchday with train and tram routes, realistic parking advice, pub guidance, accessibility information and first-visit tips.
Sheffield Steelers: a first-timer’s guide to a game at the Arena
Plan a first Sheffield Steelers game with current ticket prices, seating, Arena travel, parking, accessibility and practical match-night advice.
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Where Sheffield plays
Sport England count 739 operational facilities across 278 Sheffield sites: pitches, pools, courts, halls and gyms. 59 of those sites let anyone turn up and pay to play.
- ⚽ 323 Grass Pitches
- 🏐 96 Sports Hall
- 🥅 66 Artificial Grass Pitch
- 🏋️ 66 Health and Fitness Gym
- 🤸 61 Studio
- 🎾 51 Outdoor Tennis Courts
- 🏊 27 Swimming Pool
- 🎾 14 Padel
- Abbeydale Sports Club Ltd
- Forge Valley School
- Hinde House School
- Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park
- CATCH Market
- Goodwin Sports Centre
- Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre
- Endcliffe Park
- Handsworth Grange Community Sports Centre
- The Birley Academy
53 of these are already in the Sheffield Events directory, so their class timetables and their facilities sit on one page.
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Pitches and outdoor gyms
Every sports pitch and outdoor fitness station volunteers have mapped in Sheffield, by sport.
- 538 soccer pitches
- 291 tennis pitches
- 224 bowls pitches
- 141 basketball pitches
- 101 equestrian pitches
- 87 cricket pitches
- 53 skateboard pitches
- 48 multi pitches
- 🏋️ 34 outdoor fitness stations