Sport and outdoor activity in London: clubs, stadiums, padel, climbing, running, cycling and the businesses behind them.
Founded on Ham Common in 1926, Ham Polo Club celebrated its centenary season this summer as one of the oldest polo clubs in the UK and the last surviving club in London.
From its cow-print canoes to monthly community clean-ups, Moo Canoes offers canoe, kayak and paddleboard sessions from a barge at Hackney Wick, with no experience needed.
Founded by brothers Terry and Charlie Williams, The Padel Box has turned a South Bermondsey warehouse into a five-court padel club with a café, bar and mezzanine lounge.
Founded by padel entrepreneur Lauren van der Westhuizen, House of Racquet at Tileyard in King's Cross offers four covered courts, AI coaching analysis and a buzzing clubhouse.
Founded in 1856, Putney's London Rowing Club finished third in the 100th Head of the River Race and unveiled a stylish new riverside balcony in time for the Boat Race.
One of the last working mews with horses in central London, Hyde Park Stables offers escorted rides through Hyde Park and arena lessons for riders aged four and up.
Twenty-one years after 13 runners took part in the first Bushy Park time trial, the free weekly 5k returned home to Teddington for parkrun's one millionth event.
After winning all four domestic trophies in 2025/26, the London Lions are back at the Copper Box Arena on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to defend their Super League Basketball title.
The first fully independent club promoted to the Women's Super League, Bromley-based London City Lionesses finished sixth in their debut season at Hayes Lane.
West London's Ealing Trailfinders won all 26 of their Champ Rugby league games in 2025/26, finishing 30 points clear at the top of the table.