What the latest booking data tells us about sports facilities across the UK
Understanding how sports facilities are being used has never been more important. For schools, councils and sports clubs, booking trends offer valuable insight into the activities driving demand, the times of year when facilities are busiest, and the opportunities operators have to improve utilisation, increase revenue and plan more effectively.
Our latest UK Sport Facility Booking Trends & Insights: 2026 report explores booking data from hundreds of thousands of bookings across the UK, uncovering the patterns shaping sports facility usage today. From the sports generating the highest demand to the football formats players are choosing most, the report is designed to help operators benchmark performance, identify seasonal trends and make more informed decisions about their facilities.
Whether you’re reviewing pricing, planning staffing around peak periods, looking to improve utilisation, or simply wanting a clearer picture of what’s happening across the sector, this report provides practical insights that can help.
This report investigates the following key areas
- Monthly and seasonal booking trends across schools, councils and sports clubs
- The most booked sports across UK sports facilities
- Football booking trends by format, including demand for 5, 7, 9 and 11-a-side pitches
- How booking patterns differ between schools, councils and sports clubs
- Key takeaways and practical recommendations for operators looking to maximise utilisation
- Industry benchmarks and standout statistics from one of the UK’s largest sports facility booking datasets
