1 day ago
Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club, starts a bold new chapter
With Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure as chairman, Sheffield FC has big plans to build on a story that began in the city back in 1857.
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Sport and outdoor activity in Sheffield: clubs, stadiums, padel, climbing, running, cycling and the businesses behind them.
4 days ago
Hallam FC keeps football history alive at Sandygate, the world's oldest ground
Founded in 1860 and still playing at Sandygate, Hallam FC has climbed into the Northern Premier League while guarding a place in the very first chapter of football.
7 days ago
Robert Dowd and the Sheffield Steelers keep the Utilita Arena roaring
A club built on Grand Slams and big crowds, the Sheffield Steelers have a record-breaking captain in Robert Dowd and fans who still pack the Utilita Arena.
9 days ago
Doncaster Rovers build on a title-winning season under Grant McCann
League Two champions in 2025 and settled in League One, Doncaster Rovers have given fans at the Eco-Power Stadium plenty to celebrate under manager Grant McCann.
12 days ago
The Climbing Works heads towards 20 years as a bouldering landmark
Opened in December 2006, Sheffield's Climbing Works was for many years the world's largest bouldering centre and still welcomes everyone from toddlers to elite climbers.
15 days ago
The Foundry, the Sheffield wall that helped change British climbing
Opened by Jerry Moffatt and Paul Reeve in a disused Neepsend foundry in 1991, The Foundry is now a community-run climbing centre with a remarkable history.
17 days ago
Hathersage's heated outdoor pool marks 90 years beneath Stanage Edge
Built in 1936 and gifted to the village by a Sheffield razor blade maker, Hathersage Swimming Pool remains one of the Peak District's best-loved places for a swim.
20 days ago
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival celebrates 20 years of outdoor stories
From a small climbing film gathering in 2006 to more than 100 films, talks and free events, ShAFF has become a highlight of the Outdoor City's calendar.
28 September 2026
Sheffield Sharks bring top-flight basketball and community spirit to the city
Cup winners in 2025 and back for a new season under Atiba Lyons, the Sheffield Sharks combine Super League Basketball with a busy programme of community work.
26 September 2026
Wild Country, the Peak District firm that has been making Friends since 1977
Founded by climber Mark Vallance and based in Tideswell, Wild Country turned Ray Jardine's camming device into the Friend, a piece of kit that changed climbing worldwide.