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!

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PickleBULL Tournament*: Saturday, May 10th

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.

Summer 2025 Open REC Sports:

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Diving
  • Fitness Center
  • Indoor/Outdoor Jogging Tracks
  • Kunz Field (Soccer, Football & More!)
  • Pickleball
  • Racquetball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Walleyball

Summer 2025 Schedule

Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 - Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Hours are subject to change. For real-time updates, please visit the .

Upcoming Closures:
  • Tuesday, May 6 - Monday, May 19: The Indoor Jogging Track, Open REC: Basketball & Volleyball will be closed due to Commencement set-up and breakdown.
  • Thursday, May 15 - Sunday, May 18: All Open REC: Sports will be closed due to Commencement ceremonies.

North Campus

Open REC: Sport Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Location
Basketball 6am-8am
5pm-7pm
5pm-7pm 6am-8am
5pm-7pm
5pm-7pm 6am-8am
5pm-7pm
12pm-4:30pm 2pm-4:30pm 76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Diving N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3pm-4:30pm N/A 86 Alumni Arena
Diving Well
Fitness Center 6am-7:45pm
6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 175 Alumni Arena
Fitness Center
Indoor Jogging Track 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 2nd Floor
Alumni Arena
Kunz Field 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm Kunz Stadium
Field
Outdoor Jogging Track 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm Kunz Stadium
Track
Pickleball 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm Ellicott Tennis Courts
Racquetball 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 147-149 Alumni Arena
Racquetball Courts
Swimming* 7am-8:30am
12pm-1:30pm
5pm-7:30pm
7am-8:30am
12pm-1:30pm
5pm-7:30pm
7am-8:30am
12pm-1:30pm
5pm-7:30pm
7am-8:30am
12pm-1:30pm
5pm-7:30pm
7am-8:30am
12pm-1:30pm
5pm-7:30pm
12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 86 Alumni Arena
Pool
Table Tennis 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 146 Alumni Arena
Table Tennis Room
Tennis 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm Ellicott Tennis Courts
Volleyball N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12pm-4:30pm N/A
76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Walleyball 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 6am-7:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 12pm-4:45pm 146 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 Monthly Closures for a heads up on those changes.

South Campus

Open REC: Sport Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Location
Badminton 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm N/A
N/A
206 Clark Hall
Small Gym
Basketball 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm N/A
N/A
204 Clark Hall
Main Gym
Fitness Center 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm N/A
N/A
203 Clark Hall
Fitness Center
Racquetball / Squash 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm 9am-7:45pm N/A
N/A
Clark Hall
Racquetball Courts
Swimming 12pm-1:30pm
4pm-7:45pm
12pm-1:30pm
4pm-7:45pm
12pm-1:30pm
4pm-7:45pm
12pm-1:30pm
4pm-7:45pm
12pm-1:30pm
4pm-7:45pm
N/A
N/A
108 Clark Hall
Pool

Questions?

North Campus

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Wilson Bautista

Associate Director for Informal Recreation

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-6874

Email: wb3@buffalo.edu

South Campus

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Dior Jackson

Assistant Director for Informal Recreation and Clark Hall Building Manager

Recreation

113 Clark Hall

Phone: 716-829-2926

Email: dmj25@buffalo.edu