23rd British Philosophy of Sport Association (BPSA) Conference

Registration is now open for the 23rd British Philosophy of Sport Association conference taking place at Oxstalls Campus, University of Gloucestershire from 8-10 April 2026.

The conference brings together experts interested in the study of the nature and values of human movement, including the ethics and the unique values of games, play, and sport.

The call for abstracts is open until 16 January 2026 and more details about submitting an abstract can be found at the BPSA website.

Keynote speakers

Professor Michael McNamee, Full Professor Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven (view Prof McNamee’s KU Leuven profile) and Professor of Applied Ethics, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Swansea University (View Prof McNamee’s Swansea University profile).

Dr Pam Sailors, Professor of Philosophy at Missouri State University. View Dr Pam Sailors’ profile.

Daily schedule

Tickets

Tickets must be booked in advance of the conference.

Early bird rate (until 28 February)

• £50 concession (students, low-income, or unwaged)
• £100 standard 

Normal rate (from 1 – 31 March)

• £75 concession (students, low-income, or unwaged)
• £150 standard

Contact details

Please email Emily Ryall via [email protected] if you have any questions.

Accommodation

A full range of accommodation options can be found on the Visit Gloucester website.

Recommended local hotel: The Edward Hotel, Gloucester

Recommended city centre hotel: Hotel Indigo (at the Forum) is offering a discounted rate for the duration of the conference using the following link: Hotel Indigo discounted rate.  

The link will automatically search for availability for the full duration of the dates available, if you wish to book fewer nights, please adjust the dates accordingly. Please note that the link will only work for reservations made within the conference dates. Should you require rooms outside of these dates, please book them separately.

Hotel Indigo reservations can be made by calling their Central Reservations Office, available 24 hours a day on +44 (0)800 02 85 880. When calling please request the ‘Group rate’ via the code “BPS”.

Other recommended city centre hotels: Premier Inn Gloucester (Quayside) Hotel and Travelodge Gloucester

Getting here

Oxstalls Campus is located at Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 9HW, UK

By air

The nearest airports are Birmingham International Airport and Bristol Airport

By train

Oxstalls Campus is approximately one mile from Gloucester (GCR) railway station.

By bus

Bus routes 94, 94X, 95 leave from Gloucester Transport Hub (postcode GL1 1DF) near the railway station, and stop near or at Oxstalls Campus. The journey takes about 4 – 5 minutes from the city centre, and costs between £2 and £3.

By car

Parking at Oxstalls Campus requires payment via pay-and-display machines or the JustPark app. Parking charges are £3.70 for a full day or £2.30 for up to three hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

There is free parking available next to Oxstalls Indoor Tennis Centre, Plock Ct, Tewkesbury Rd, Gloucester GL2 9DW.

Oxstalls Campus: maps and directions