Open REC: Sports

Playing a sport is great for your health. It keeps you active, improves your heart health, and reduces stress. Give it a try and enjoy the benefits of our Open REC: Sports!

What are Open REC Sports?

Join our "Open REC Sports" for inclusive and laid-back sport activities welcoming individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. These sport activities, included with your Recreation membership, prioritize enjoyment and physical activity over fierce competition.

Beyond the games, we focus on building a strong community and promoting overall physical well-being. Join us to stay active, have fun, and connect with others!

Our Sports

With various Open REC Sports offered at different times and locations throughout the day, there are plenty of opportunities to join in the fun.

Current Open REC Sports:

Badminton
Basketball
Diving
Fitness Center

Functional Training
Indoor/Outdoor Jogging Tracks
Kunz Field (Soccer, Football & More!)

Pickleball
Racquetball
Squash
Swimming

Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Walleyball

Spring 2026 Schedule

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 - Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.
Hours are subject to change. For real-time updates, please visit the UB Events Calendar.

North Campus

Alumni Arena

Open REC: Sport	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Location
Basketball	5pm-7pm	5pm-7pm	5pm-7pm	5pm-7pm	5pm-7pm	2pm-4:30pm	2pm-4:30pm	76 Alumni Arena Ed Wright Practice Facility
Diving	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	12pm-4:30pm	3pm-4:30pm	86 Alumni Arena Diving Well
Fitness Center	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-9:45pm	11am-4:45pm	11am-4:45pm	175 Alumni Arena Fitness Center
Functional Training	3pm-9pm	3pm-9pm	3pm-9pm	6pm-9pm	4pm-7pm	11am-2pm	11am-2pm	175 Alumni Arena Fitness Center Back Room
Indoor Jogging Track	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-9:45pm	11am-4:45pm	11am-4:45pm	2nd Floor Alumni Arena
Racquetball	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-9:45pm	11am-4:45pm	11am-4:45pm	148-149 Alumni Arena Racquetball Courts
Swimming*	7am-8:30am 12pm-1:30pm 5pm-9:30pm	7am-8:30am 12pm-1:30pm 5pm-9:30pm	7am-8:30am 12pm-1:30pm 5pm-9:30pm	7am-8:30am 12pm-1:30pm 5pm-9:30pm	7am-8:30am 12pm-1:30pm 5pm-8:30pm	12pm-4:30pm	12pm-4:30pm	86 Alumni Arena Pool
Table Tennis	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-9:45pm	11am-4:45pm	11am-4:45pm	146 Alumni Arena Table Tennis Room
Volleyball	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	2pm-4:30pm	2pm-4:30pm	76 Alumni Arena Ed Wright Practice Facility
Walleyball	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-10:45pm	6am-9:45pm	11am-4:45pm	11am-4:45pm	147 Alumni Arena Racquetball Courts

*Open REC: Indoor Jogging Track and Open REC: Swimming hours change frequently due to Division I sports teams schedules. Please view our Alumni Arena February 2026 Closures for a heads up on those changes.

Ellicott Tennis Complex

Open REC: Sport	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Location
Pickleball*	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	Ellicott Tennis Courts
Tennis*	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	CLOSED (for season)	Ellicott Tennis Courts

*Open REC: Tennis and Pickleball will reopen mid-March, 2026. Exact date TBD.

Kunz Stadium

Open REC: Sport	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Location
Kunz Field	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	N/A	N/A	Kunz Stadium Field
Outdoor Jogging Track	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	N/A	N/A	Kunz Stadium Track

South Campus

Clark Hall

Open REC: Sport	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Location
Badminton	8am-7:30pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-7:30pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	N/A	N/A	206 Clark Hall Small Gym
Basketball	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	N/A	N/A	204 Clark Hall Main Gym
Fitness Center	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	N/A	N/A	203 Clark Hall Fitness Center
Racquetball / Squash	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	8am-9:45pm	N/A	N/A	Clark Hall Racquetball Courts
Swimming	12pm-2pm 4pm-8pm	12pm-2pm 4pm-8pm	12pm-2pm 4pm-8pm	12pm-2pm 4pm-8pm	12pm-2pm 4pm-8pm	N/A	N/A	108 Clark Hall Pool