National School Sports Week 2026 – Summer of Sport
Monday 6 July – Sunday 12 July
Get ready for National School Sports Week, celebrating the power of being Active Together. This year’s theme from the Youth Sport Trust champions movement, connection and belonging — helping every young person feel part of something bigger.
Across Manchester, schools, families and communities will join in with TeamMCR to make our city one of the most active and inclusive in the UK. Expect free activities, challenges, prizes and giveaways all week long!
How to Get Involved
- Register with Youth Sports Trust
- Wear PE kit every day and get moving
- Aim for 60 active minutes daily — share your efforts with #NSSW2026
- Join TeamMCR events and challenges
- Host your own School Sports Day or Movement Festival
- Share your stories and photos with us!
- Let’s make Manchester shine — Active Together for NSSW 2026!
Manchester Activity Timetables
Access the full schedule of events and challenges by downloading the relevant timetable.
This Summer of Sport Starts Now
Watch the National School Sports Week 2026 Hero Film and join a nationwide celebration supporting the Chief Medical Officers’ recommendation of 60 active minutes a day!