Sports Groups
Book accommodations, team lounges, group meals, meeting space, laundry facilities, kitchen rentals and more for your next tournament, training camp or sporting event.
Accommodations for sports teams are available annually from May through August.
Whether you're visiting Calgary for a tournament, training camp or multi-day event, UCalgary offers affordable accommodations, meal options, recreation facilities and convenient access to athletic venues.
Benefits of staying on campus
- Accommodations for groups of 10 to 1,200 guests
- Campus security available 24/7
- Team meal plans and catering options
- Meeting rooms, lounges and green spaces
- Nearby sporting and training facilities
- Discounted access to campus recreation facilities
Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or approved chaperone. Youth groups must provide a minimum ratio of one adult chaperone for every 10 participants, with chaperones staying in the same residence building.
Wide choice of accommodations options
We offer a variety of accommodation options for sports teams of all sizes, with capacity for groups ranging from 10 to 1,200 guests.
Accommodation Highlights
- Traditional residence rooms and apartment-style accommodations
- Multiple room types to fit different budgets
- Secure, key-controlled building access
- Mini-fridge or refrigerator in all rooms
- Microwave included in apartment-style accommodations
Please note that none of our rooms are equipped with utensils, dishes, or cookware. You are welcome to bring your own.
From the comfortable accommodations to the well-prepared and delicious meals, every aspect of your service contributed to a seamless and memorable event. It was clear that your team was fully committed to ensuring everything ran smoothly—and it did. Thank you again for your partnership and dedication.
Mark Tilles
Event Coordinator, Rugby Alberta
Food Options
Kitchen rentals are available for teams that prefer to prepare their own meals, offering flexibility for dietary needs, schedules and team preferences.
For teams looking for convenient dining options, the Summer Group Meal Plan offers nutritious meals designed to support athletes and active groups. Meal plans must be arranged and paid for in advance. A minimum of 30 guests is required. Dietary accommodations are available upon request.
Private event spaces are available for team banquets, pizza nights, coaches' meetings and other group gatherings. Learn more.
Teams arranging their own meals can take advantage of the on-campus food court or explore nearby dining options in University District.
Campus Recreation
Add Campus Recreation passes to your team's stay for just $6 per person, per day.
Passes provide access to campus recreation facilities, including the Fitness Centre, Racquet Centre, Aquatic Centre and climbing and bouldering walls.
Participants must be 17 years of age or older to access the Fitness Centre.
Whether you're training, recovering or looking for ways to unwind between games, Campus Recreation offers convenient options to help your team make the most of their time on campus.
The accommodations were exactly as expected—quiet, clean, and private—but what truly stood out, however, was the outstanding service we received from the university team. We are grateful for their professionalism, responsiveness, care and understanding of the unique demands of hosting busy events.
Emily Gentès
Senior Program Officer, The Royal Canadian Legion - National Headquarters
Planning Your Stay
Overnight parking is available on campus for guests and groups. Dedicated bus drop-off areas are available for teams travelling by charter bus, with designated locations for passenger and luggage drop-off.
Overnight bus parking is also available on campus. Parking passes for both vehicles and buses must be purchased before parking, and licence plate information is required at the time of purchase.
Group parking can be arranged in advance and billed directly to the group's master account. Please contact the Sales Team to determine the best parking and drop-off location for your group.
Teams have access to communal lounges located throughout campus and within many accommodation buildings, providing convenient spaces for gathering, relaxing and connecting with teammates.
Additional spaces are available to rent, including:
- Private lounges within accommodation buildings
- Classrooms and lecture halls (30-400 capacity)
- Meeting and event spaces (10-500 capacity)
- Outdoor green spaces
Practice fields and gymnasium space may also be available through UCalgary Active Living. Contact bookings@ucalgary.ca for availability and rates.
Additional fees apply.
Semi-accessible accommodations are available. Please let us know about any accessibility requirements at the time of booking so we can help identify the most suitable accommodations for your group.
Coin-operated laundry facilities are available in each residence building.
Laundry services are managed through the Coinamatic app, with instructions available in each laundry room and at the International House Front Desk.
Bedding and basic room amenities are provided for all guests.
Each guest receives:
- Bed linens
- Blanket
- Pillow
- One bath towel
Rooms also include soap, shampoo and a drinking cup.
Guests requiring additional towels are encouraged to bring their own. Hair dryers are not provided.
Pets are not permitted in residence buildings.
Certified service animals are welcome. Please notify our team in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.