Peterborough United F.C. ‘The Posh’ is the local Football Club. The ground is situated at London Road and is located on the south bank of the River Nene. Perhaps the most media coverage that PUFC have experienced was in the early 2000s when the FA Cup pitched them against Premiership heavyweights Newcastle Unitedand later in 2005 they played Manchester United, for Barry Fry’s testimonial.

As well as football, Peterborough has teams represented in Rugby, Cricket, Hockey and Ice Hockey. Peterborough Town Cricket Club (PTCC) and Peterborough Town Hockey Club (PTHC) compete at the shared ground of Bretton Gate. Whereas the city’s oldest and most successful rugby team, Peterborough Rugby Union Football Club, play at ‘Fortress Fengate’, in eastern Peterborough.

Speedway motorcycle racing is also a popular sport in Peterborough with racing being held at the East of England Showground.