Keep Calm Community Barcelona

Barcelona's home for staying active and making connections

An English-speaking sports and social community for expats, internationals, and locals. We're built for long-term connections, not transient ones - new here or long-time local, you're in the right place.

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Free to join · All in English · 3,000+ members

3,000+
Members & growing
17
Sports & activities
5★
Rated on Google
Free
To join, always

What's On This Week

Real events happening across Barcelona. Just show up - all levels welcome.

Fri28Aug
Next session

Womens English speaking Football ⚽🟢 Beginner, Social/Friendly

Fri 28 Aug · 6pm

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Fri28Aug

Woman's English Speaking Only Volleyball - All Levels 🏐

6pm

Fri28Aug

Mixed English speaking Football ⚽🔵 Improver, Social/Friendly

7pm

Fri28Aug

Mens English speaking Football ⚽🟠 Intermediate, Social/Friendly

8pm

Sat29Aug

English speaking Hiking - All Levels 🥾

8am

Sat29Aug

English speaking Volleyball - All Levels 🏐

6pm

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Keep Calm Community padel evening session

Padel

Keep Calm Community volleyball game on a Barcelona beach

Volleyball

Large Keep Calm Community group lined up on the clay courts before Tuesday tennis at Up Cornellà

Tennis

Keep Calm Community Barcelona badminton group after a session at La Mar Bella, Poblenou

Badminton

Keep Calm Community Friday football teams lined up on the Satalia pitch on Montjuïc, Barcelona

Football

Keep Calm Community table tennis group holding paddles at Thursday session in Sants, Barcelona

Ping Pong

Keep Calm Community social event group in Barcelona

Social Events

Keep Calm Community morning run along the Barcelona seafront

Running

Keep Calm Community hikers on a Catalonia trail

Hiking

Keep Calm Community Barcelona meditation session at Turó Park

Yoga

Keep Calm Community ski and snowboard trip to the Pyrenees

Skiing / Snowboarding

Combat (Boxing/MMA)

Basketball

Cycling

Golf

Calisthenics & Gym

Climbing

Water Sports

Dance

Languages

New to Barcelona?

Whether you just moved here or are looking for an English-speaking community to stay active with, Keep Calm makes it easy. Join hundreds of expats, internationals, and newcomers who found their people through sport.

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From the Blog

Guides and tips for English speakers settling into life and sport in Barcelona

24 August 2026

Cycling in Barcelona: You Don't Need a Road Bike to Start

New to Barcelona and want to get into cycling? A friendly guide to the city's flat coast, Collserola climbs, group rides and where to meet people.

17 August 2026

Running in Barcelona: Beaches, Collserola and a Free Saturday 5K

New to Barcelona and want to run? A friendly guide to the city's best routes, seasons and races, plus how to find people to run with as an English speaker.

10 August 2026

Hiking in Barcelona: A Newcomer's Guide to Trails & Trail Friends

New to Barcelona and keen to hike? A friendly guide to Collserola, Montserrat, Garraf and coastal trails you can reach by train, plus how to find people to walk with.

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What Members Say

Real reviews from people who found their community in Barcelona with Keep Calm.

“Very friendly and welcoming people! I had the best time always I came to play with them 🤍”

Laura S · via Google

“Super friendly English speaking sports group with good people and good vibes all around! Highly recommend joining them for a game if you see them playing”

Jessica C · via Google

“Great atmosphere! The group is fantastic! I highly recommend it for both recreational and serious pursuits. Suitable for all levels.”

Louise G · via Google

“Such an awesome group!!!! Fun to meet so many ppl from so many places”

Sophie B · via Google

“The best place with the best people ✨️”

Samado A · via Google

“Love the group and the vibe”

Norberts E · via Google

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there English-speaking sports communities in Barcelona?

Yes! Keep Calm Community is one of Barcelona's largest English-speaking sports and social communities. We organise regular activities including padel, running, hiking, volleyball, tennis, ping pong, football, and yoga - all in English. Our members come from all over the world and communicate primarily in English.

How can expats meet people in Barcelona through sports?

Joining a sports community like Keep Calm is one of the easiest ways to meet people in Barcelona. Our WhatsApp groups make it simple to find activities happening every week. You just join a group, show up, and play - no experience needed. Sports break down social barriers quickly, so you'll make genuine friends faster than at a typical networking event.

Is Keep Calm Community suitable for newcomers to Barcelona?

Absolutely. A large number of our members joined within their first weeks of arriving in Barcelona. The community is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, so whether you just moved to the city yesterday or have been here for years, you'll feel at home. Many long-lasting friendships in our community started on someone's very first event.

Do I need to speak Spanish or Catalan to join?

No. Keep Calm Community operates entirely in English. All event organisation, group chats, and activities are conducted in English. You don't need to speak Spanish or Catalan to participate and enjoy everything the community has to offer.

What sports can I play with Keep Calm Community?

We offer a wide range of sports and activities: padel, running, hiking, volleyball, tennis, ping pong, football, and yoga. Activities take place across Barcelona in areas like Barceloneta, Poblenou, Eixample, and nearby mountain trails. New sports and activities are added regularly based on member interest.

How do I join Keep Calm Community Barcelona?

Joining is free and takes less than a minute. Simply visit our website, choose the sport or activity you're interested in, and click the link to join the corresponding WhatsApp group. That's it - you'll start seeing upcoming events and can sign up for your first activity straight away.

Is Keep Calm Community free?

Yes, joining the community is completely free. There are no membership fees or subscriptions. Some individual activities may have a small cost to cover venue hire or equipment (for example, padel court rental is split among players), but the community itself is free to join and participate in.