Sports & Activities for English Speakers in Barcelona
Keep Calm Community organises weekly sports and social activities for English speakers in Barcelona. Whether you're an expat, international, digital nomad, or local — there's something for you. Everything is free to join, organised through WhatsApp, and conducted entirely in English.
Padel
Barcelona's most popular racket sport — now in English
Padel is the fastest-growing sport in Spain, and Keep Calm Community runs one of the most active English-speaking padel groups in Barcelona. Whether you've never held a racket or you're already smashing winners, we have sessions for every level — from complete beginners (0.5) to advanced players (2+).
Social Events
Meet people, make friends, and enjoy Barcelona together
Keep Calm Social is the heart of our community — where friendships are made beyond the playing field. From casual drinks and dinners to seasonal parties and celebrations, there's always something happening for English-speaking expats and internationals in Barcelona.
Running
Explore Barcelona on foot with fellow runners
Lace up your trainers and discover Barcelona's best running routes with a group of English-speaking runners. From the Barceloneta beachfront to Ciutadella Park and up the hills of Montjuïc, our running group covers the city's most scenic paths.
Hiking
Weekend adventures in the mountains around Barcelona
Escape the city and explore Catalonia's stunning trails with Keep Calm's hiking group. Organized by Jan, our monthly hikes take you through mountain paths, coastal trails, and natural parks — all within easy reach of Barcelona by public transport.
Volleyball
Beach volleyball on Barcelona's best beaches
Nothing says Barcelona like beach volleyball with a group of friends. Keep Calm's volleyball group plays on some of the city's best beaches — Nova Icaria, Somorrostro, and Bogatell — with all equipment provided.
Ping Pong
Weekly table tennis in the heart of Barcelona
Every Thursday evening, Keep Calm's ping pong group takes over the public tables in Sants for three hours of fast-paced table tennis. It's one of our most consistent and sociable activities — perfect for meeting English-speaking expats and internationals in Barcelona.
Tennis
Competitive doubles tennis every Tuesday
Keep Calm's tennis group offers regular doubles matches every Tuesday evening at Up Pádel & Tennis Cornellà. If you're looking for English-speaking tennis partners in Barcelona, this is the group for you.
Football
Casual football for all skill levels — coming soon
Keep Calm's football group is gearing up for casual matches across Barcelona. Whether you played competitively or just enjoy a kickabout with friends, this group is for English-speaking expats, internationals, and locals who want to get on the pitch.
Why English Speakers in Barcelona Choose Keep Calm
Moving to Barcelona as an English speaker can be exciting but isolating. The language barrier, unfamiliar social norms, and the sheer size of the city make it hard to meet people — especially genuine friends, not just acquaintances. That's exactly why Keep Calm Community exists.
We bring together English-speaking expats, internationals, digital nomads, and locals who want to stay active and build real friendships through sport and adventure. From weekly padel matches and beach volleyball to monthly hikes in the mountains around Barcelona, there's always something happening — and it's all organised in English through WhatsApp.
There are no membership fees, no apps to download, and no awkward networking events. You simply join a WhatsApp group, show up to an activity that interests you, and start meeting people. Many of our members say it's the single best thing they did when they arrived in Barcelona.
New to Barcelona?
Join hundreds of English speakers who found their community through sport. Pick an activity above, or learn more about who we are.