Introduction
Sports and games play a vital role in fostering a well-rounded personality and promoting good health. They significantly enhance students’ physical development and, along with other co-curricular activities, contribute to the outstanding achievements of the University of Prince Mugrin community. Aligned with its vision to excel in all academic and personal development areas, UPM offers students, faculty, and staff access to world-class sports facilities that meet international standards, providing excellent opportunities for a healthy lifestyle and holistic growth
UPM-sport department offers the following facilities,
Swimming Pools
Swimming is considered one of the healthiest sports. To promote a sound mind and body, an invigorating swimming pool is available and free for all UPM students, faculty, and staff members. The facility at the Men’s Campus features a six-lane, 25-meter semi-indoor swimming pool with adjustable depths ranging from 0 to 3 meters, a jumping tower, a diving board, and an inflatable jacuzzi. Meanwhile, the Women’s Campus boasts a unique figure-eight-shaped indoor pool and a stunning open-air swimming pool with a consistent depth of 5 feet. Both facilities are equipped with showers, toilets, changing rooms, and lockers. The pools are heated to a comfortable 29ºC and are supervised by qualified lifeguards. Water quality is monitored daily to ensure safety and hygiene.
Fitness Facilities
UPM students, faculty, and staff enjoy unlimited access to a modern fitness center located on the first floor of Building D. The facility features two fully equipped areas that operate throughout the year, accommodating both professional athletes and recreational users alike.
Weightlifting Room
The weightlifting room is equipped with state-of-the-art strength training equipment, including weights, platforms with drop zones, and dumbbell racks with customized dumbbells, ensuring a comprehensive workout experience.
Multipurpose Court
Tennis, Handball, Badminton
Team sports and racket sports are highly popular among students. To support these activities, UPM offers a well-equipped multipurpose gym located on the ground floor of Building 101. This versatile space can be easily adapted for various indoor sports, including a volleyball court or six official-sized badminton courts. The gymnasium is open from early morning until evening and has hosted numerous tournaments and championships.
Students are encouraged to join the sports club to participate in various training sessions. Tournaments for basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, table tennis, and handball are regularly organized to foster healthy competition and team spirit among students.
Table Tennis Room
Table tennis is one of the most popular sports at UPM, enjoyed by students, faculty, and staff throughout the day. UPM provides a dedicated table tennis coach and a well-equipped GSD HPE Department to support players at every level. The table tennis rooms are in constant use, hosting students during class hours and accommodating varsity teams and recreational players after classes.
Squash Courts
Squash is another sport that attracts a large following, and the students of UPM are no exception. The facilities for the sport include two air-conditioned squash courts, which are also used during off-hours for chess, card games such as poker and bridge, and other indoor games like checkers and backgammon.
Outdoor Sports Court
Every UPM student, faculty member, and staff is encouraged to actively participate in outdoor activities. The favorable weather in Madinah allows athletes to play outdoors year-round. UPM has established outdoor facilities for football, tennis, handball, floorball, and paddle. These facilities enable UPM to host inter-college sports tournaments, fostering a spirit of healthy competition among participants.
TENNIS COURTS & Handball/Floorball Pitch
UPM offers a professional tennis court and a shaded training court, both located next to the football field. The outdoor courts are equipped with floodlights for evening use and are covered with specialized flooring. Both courts can easily be converted into handball courts or floorball pitches. With favorable weather and regular maintenance, these courts remain in use year-round.
Outdoor Sport Field - Football Field
The university campus features a football ground with well-maintained natural grass, dedicated to one of the most widely played and followed sports in the world. A large number of players enjoy football games and tournaments on this field. In addition to regular classes and co-curricular activities, the football field has hosted national and governmental tournaments. It is one of the few fields with natural turf, professional irrigation, and artificial lighting, ensuring optimal playing conditions year-round.
Sauna
Sauna Rooms
UPM offers its students, faculty, and staff not only the benefits of sports but also excellent wellness services, including a sauna. This professionally equipped facility helps promote relaxation, improve circulation, and relieve muscle tension after physical activity. Regular sauna use can also contribute to overall well-being by supporting detoxification and enhancing skin health. The sauna is available daily and is free of charge for all members of the university community.