To foster mental and physical wellness, MUBAS encourages both students and staff to actively participate in a range of extracurricular activities. By promoting these activities, the University aims to create a healthier and more balanced campus environment.

Sports and Competitions

MUBAS offers various sporting opportunities, coordinated by the Sports Administrative Office under the Directorate of Student Affairs. Annually, MUBAS hosts the Chancellor’s Trophy, an event that brings together students and staff from all schools on campus to compete in multiple sports disciplines such as football, netball, volleyball, hockey, basketball, athletics and pool.

MUBAS teams also represent the university in intercollegiate tournaments, including:

1. Tertiary Education Student Sports Association of Malawi (TESSAM)
2. MO626 College Basketball Championship

In addition, some teams participate in national leagues, including the South Region Football Association’s lower league, providing a platform for students to showcase their talents on a larger stage.

Facilities and Activities

Beyond traditional sports, MUBAS offers other wellness options:

1. Gymnasium: Facilities for bodybuilding, fitness training, and aerobics.
2. Board Games: Chess, draughts, scrabble, and bawo.

Clubs

The university hosts a diverse range of competitive and recreational sports clubs where students sharpen their skills, represent MUBAS in national competitions, and develop lifelong values of sportsmanship and leadership.

1. Football: A powerhouse in university football, the MUBAS team competes in the Southern Region Football League and TESSAM games, aiming for promotion to the Premier League and the new National Division League.
2. Netball: The MUBAS Netball Queens — known as “The People’s Brand” — proudly advocate for women in sports, achieving a top-five league finish and earning an MBC nomination as Malawi’s best netball team.
3. Basketball: A dynamic team that finished as runners-up in the National Bank Mo626 national competition, with sights set on clinching the championship in the next edition.
4. Volleyball: Among the most improved sides in the Southern Region Volleyball League, the team recently qualified for the Raiply National Volleyball Trophy.
5. Athletics: MUBAS athletes consistently bring home medals in TESSAM games and other national races across track, field, and marathon events.
6. Bawo: Reviving Malawi’s traditional game, the MUBAS Bawo team continues to excel in national competitions for both students and staff.
7. Chess: A leading intellectual club that builds analytical and strategic thinking, organizing on-campus tournaments and excelling in national events.
8. Darts: A vibrant and inclusive club fostering mental agility, focus, and camaraderie, with strong performances in recent competitions.
9. Hockey: One of Malawi’s fast-growing university teams, MUBAS hockey promotes student engagement and continues to enhance the university’s national reputation.
10. Lawn & Table Tennis: Promoting fitness, leadership, and social interaction, the club has grown rapidly while representing MUBAS in regional competitions.
11. Martial Arts: A new and fast-growing club teaching self-defense, discipline, and cultural heritage through sports like karate, judo, and kung fu.
12. Pool: A popular recreational and competitive club fostering precision, strategy, and teamwork in a relaxed environment.
13. Weightlifting: Encouraging strength, confidence, and resilience through Olympic-style lifting, promoting both physical and mental wellbeing.

Availability

These facilities are available to students, staff, and the general public. To book a facility, please use contact details provided above.