Together, we make sport a competent and fair experience for all students and employees at universities in Munich and the region.

Discover our wide range of sports

Our program includes ball sports and games, mountain and climbing sports, fitness and health sports, martial arts, dance, trend and leisure sports, gymnastics and athletics, water sports, and winter sports. With around 600 sports events per semester, there is a suitable course for every passion.

Check out our course program

Benefit from our extensive sports knowledge

Our expertise is based on experience, knowledge, and our wide network in sports. We share our expertise with all interested people through our sports programs in general and also through specific workshops. In this way, we aim to support personal development and holistic education.

Train at our many sports facilities

Our home is the 34-hectare former training ground of the 1972 Olympic Games, which now shines again after the new construction of 19 new sports halls and rooms and the renovation of numerous outdoor facilities. Our sports programs also take place at other locations in the Munich area.

Our locations

Summer term 2026

Save the dates:

👉 Here you’ll find an overview of all locations and opening hours.

👉 Please note that on the Bavarian holidays —May 1, May 14, and June 4— there will be no ZHS sports activities (including those held in external school gyms), with the exception of field trips or open swim sessions.

Book your sport courses

Discover the variety of sports at ZHS! Here you will find all offers for the Munich location (including excursion destinations and offers at the rowing regatta in Unterschleißheim), the external locations Freising/Landshut/Triesdorf, and, new from the summer semester, the beach and tennis facilities (sports courses and slot bookings for the beach and tennis courts). The Starnberg location can now also be booked via the digital booking system.

Our FAQs

How can I register with ZHS? Who is eligible to participate in the ZHS sports program? Where can I find the courses on offer? We answer these and many other questions in our FAQ section.

Eligibility to participate

Check your eligibility to participate in our sports program here. All current students and employees of the universities in Munich, Freising, Landshut, and Triesdorf, as well as their relatives, can participate in the Zentraler Hochschulsport. You can find a detailed list of all eligible universities and institutions in the FAQs, participation ATBs.

Our News

28.01.2026

Dance Events at ZHS 2026: Creative Excellence Meets Passionate Tango

The Central University Sports Munich (ZHS) invites you to two very special dance highlights in January and February 2026 that will inspire both dance enthusiasts and culture lovers alike. From sophisticated choreographies by young talents to sensual tango sounds — dance comes alive in all its facets at the TUM Campus in the Olympiapark.

17.10.2025

ZHS rocks the Munich Marathon: An unforgettable experience for our team!

What a weekend! The Munich Marathon in October was once again an absolute highlight in our sporting city – and Zentrale Hochschulsport München was right in the thick of it! With a fantastic team of six individually prepared runners, we rocked the streets of Munich and proved what can be achieved with passion, training, and team spirit.

30.07.2025

Wintersemester 25/26 - save the date!

It's almost time—the 25/26 winter semester is just around the corner. Starting in October, not only will there be up to 600 courses waiting for you, but also our new booking system and many new features. What will happen to the Basic Ticket, when will bookings start, and how does it work? Here you will find the latest information and our roadmap for successfully booking your courses.