Sports
Our sporting spirit
Elite sports champs, award-winning leisure facilities and a historic Football League club. All made in Mansfield. We’re loud and proud about our rich sporting legacy – and it’s no surprise why. We’re home to a mix of vibrant and diverse clubs and teams that keep our sporting spirit alive and kicking.
Join our club
See how we’re making it easy for our communities to play, watch and enjoy great sport at all ages.
Mansfield Town FC
Fancy a trip to the oldest football stadium in the EFL? You’ll find it right here in Mansfield. The One Call Stadium, or Field Mill by its previous name, is the home of Mansfield Town FC, or The Stags. Formed in 1897, the club currently competes in EFL League One.
Mansfield Harriers & Athletics Club
Named England Athletics Club of the Year 2024, the Harriers boasts a proud history of sporting success. Founded in 1995, the club’s been represented by a long list of big names from David Cropper to Karen Hutchinson. It’s dedicated to supporting athletic talent and encouraging a love of sport, giving both new and experienced runners the chance to compete at the highest level.
Mansfield Rugby Club
A proper community club with teams for everyone – from juniors as young as U7 right up to vets, plus a senior women’s side and a growing touch rugby team.
North Notts Hockey Club
Footie not your game? We’ve got four mens and four ladies hockey teams plus a thriving Junior Academy with competing teams in U8s, U10s, U16s and more.
Made in Mansfield
Meet the homegrown sports stars who kicked off their careers in Mansfield
Rebecca Adlington OBE
As Britain’s most decorated female swimmer, Rebecca Adlington needs no introduction. She became a household name after winning double gold at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, breaking a world record in the process. Becky trained at the former Sherwood Baths – now renamed the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre – right here in Mansfield.
Charlotte Henshaw MBE
Mansfield native and world paracanoe champion Charlotte Henshaw’s a bona fide legend around town. As well as winning two gold medals at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, she’s also been crowned world champion in the Women's Paracanoe KL2 category for more than six years in a row. At age 12, Charlotte began her swimming training with the Nova Centurion Swimming Club at the Mansfield’s Water Meadows complex.
Ross Lamb
We’re not just famous for producing swimming stars, but cyclists too. Formerly a member of the Mansfield Road Club, Ross Lamb cut his teeth on our local circuit before riding in the prestigious Tour of Britain cycle race in 2022.
And there’s more to do
Become an Ambassador
Love Mansfield? Let’s shout about it. We’re looking for proud local people to help us champion everything that makes our town special. From flying the flag at local events to building a buzz online, you’ll be right at the heart of our mission to show the world what we’re made of.
