MINISTRY OF SOUND GAMES
ULTIMATE FITNESS MEETS NIGHTLIFE EXPERIENCE
A brand-new, music-powered competition for pairs - live DJs, headline coaches, immersive production, zero intimidation.
Five back-to-back workout zones. Distance tracked. Swaps allowed. Atmosphere unmatched. All you need is a partner and the energy to send it.
Set your score. Stay for the after-party. Come back to beat it.
NEXT EVENT: 27 June
THE WORKOUT
Zone 1: WARM UP
GET WARM. GET LOOSE. GET LOCKED IN.
Six minutes of mobility, activation and pulse-raisers led by headline coaches. House music up, heart rates up. Quick movement demos and range prep so you hit Zone 2 fired up and ready to move.
Music: House
Zone 2: CARDIO (POWERED BY WATTBIKE)
CYCLE HARD. SPRINT FAST. FEEL THE BASS.
Twelve minutes on Wattbikes in a high-energy, intimate room. Pairs switch as they like while bikes track total distance – every watt counts. A live DJ playing Drum & Bass takes the room up to another level.
Music: Drum & Bass
Scoring: Distance
Zone 3: FUNCTIONAL FITNESS (POWERED BY PRIMAL)
RELAY. RALLY. LIFT.
Pairs move through a fast-paced circuit of 120 kettlebell swings and 60 burpees before jumping on the Rowers to rack up distance in the time remaining. One works; one hypes.
Music: Hip Hop / RnB
Scoring: Reps + Rowers distance
Weights: 10kg (F), 20kg (M), 10kg & 20kg (Mixed)
Zone 4: STAMINA (POWERED BY CONCEPT2)
ENGINE ON. EFFORT MAXED.
140m sandbag lunges, then shuttle sprints in the time remaining across marked lanes. Pairs choose their pace and swap as needed. Touchscreen counters track every length and every rep - grit and pacing are everything.
Music: Tech House
Scoring: Reps / distance
Weights: 10kg (F), 20kg (M)
Zone 5: THE FINISHER (POWERED BY CONCEPT2)
THE FINAL PUSH. EMPTY THE TANK.
The final push: 12 minutes on the Ski-erg, all-out effort. Pairs chase metres, switch as needed, and empty the tank for their last score of the day. Finish strong, log your score on the leaderboard, then head for your finisher photo & goodie bag.
Music: Tech House
Scoring: Distance
RECOVERY & SOCIAL AFTERS
EARN IT. THEN ENJOY IT.
Join us at The Ministry before or after your wave - settle in for the day with DJs, drinks, food and recovery.
Once you’re done competing, the Recovery & Social After-party takes over. Expect Hyperice recovery, ice baths, sampling and brand pop-ups. Your ticket includes food, a drink, and access to the after-party (Afters-only tickets also available).
Partners and activations vary by event.
Music: House & Disco

LINE-UP
FIVE ZONES. DIFFERENT GENRES. SOCIAL & RECOVERY AFTER-PARTY FINISH.
HOUSE. DRUM & BASS. RNB. HIP HOP. TECH HOUSE. DISCO.
Live DJs in every room, plus ice baths, Hyperice recovery, brand activations, sampling, giveaways and the post-workout social & recovery after-party.
27 June line-up: TBA
POWERED BY THE BEST IN FITNESS, RECOVERY & PERFORMANCE









Previous partners. Line-up for upcoming Games TBA.
FAQs
Who can compete?
Anyone from gym bunnies, comeback makers, inbetweeners, and have-goers. If you like music, movement, and the afters, you’re in.
What’s included in the ticket?
Access to the competition guided by headline coaches and live DJs, plus a digital finisher photo, Hyperice recovery station, ice baths, vanity stations, and 1 x food & drink item per person - all included, along with access to the recovery & after-party.
Plus a full day experience - with a rotating line-up of brand pop-ups and activations before and after your workout. Expect everything from recovery zones and body scans to sampling, product trials and more.
What do winners of Ministry of Sound Games receive?
Winners don’t just walk away with a medal.
For context, at our last event each winner received a £3,000+ prize bundle, spanning performance, recovery and lifestyle - with a total prize pool of over £18,000 across all categories (female, male & mixed).
Prizes typically include a mix of premium memberships, fitness and recovery experiences, high-performance gear, tech and brand vouchers.
Full prize details for each event are announced closer to the date. April 11 prize below for reference.
- Year-long Ministry of Sound VIP membership
- Year-long Club Membership to The Ministry
- 3-month unlimited ARC Community membership
- £300 Footasylum gift voucher
- JBL bundle (headphones + speaker)
- Newly launching Nike Free Metcon 7 training shoes
Everything you need - from training to recovery, and beyond.
What brands will be at Ministry of Sound Games?
We work with leading performance, recovery and wellness brands to enhance every part of the Games - from warm-up to recovery and the after-party.
Expect a rotating line-up of brand activations, which may include:
- Trainer trials and product experiences
- Dedicated recovery zones with compression and massage equipment
- Body composition scans and performance testing
- Bespoke foot scanning and footwear tech
- Complimentary electrolytes post-workout
- IV drips and recovery treatments (pre-book or walk in)
- On-site competitions and giveaways
Alongside ice baths, hair braiding and more.
Prizes typically come from leading partners across fitness, lifestyle and tech.
Everything is open throughout the event - before, during and after your workout.
How do AM/PM tickets work? When will I get my exact wave time?
Tickets are split into AM and PM sessions. Your exact wave time will be allocated at random and emailed before the event.
- AM Ticket: covers all waves running between 8.30am and 11:54am
- PM Ticket: covers all waves running between 12.11pm and 5:43pm
Please choose your ticket based on whether you prefer a morning or afternoon slot.
Each wave holds 24 people (12 pairs).
If you’re coming with friends and want to be placed in the same wave, drop us an email at games@ministryofsound.com - we’ll always do our best to accommodate.
Can I come solo?
Going solo? No problem.
With our Wildcard Entry, you can purchase a solo ticket and we’ll pair you with another solo athlete ahead of the event so you can compete together.
After purchasing, if you have a strong pairing preference (male, female or mixed), feel free to email us at games@ministryofsound.com. We’ll do our best to accommodate requests, but pairings can’t be guaranteed.
Show up, meet your teammate, and get ready to compete.
How long is the actual event experience?
Expect around 60 minutes of action for the workout element. We recommend you come earlier, and stay later to enjoy the post-workout social & recovery after-party.
What do I need to bring?
We provide all recovery tools, vanity essentials, and finisher goodies. You'll have access to showers, which has fluffy towels and hair products. Don your best gym gear and bring your energy.
Is there food and drink?
Included in your ticket price is 1x food and 1x drink per person.
Wanting something stronger than your protein shake? That’s covered too.
Can I compete with health conditions?
Got an injury or health condition? No worries - our coaches have your back. Chat to any coach on the day and they’ll tailor the moves to suit your abilities. Safety first, then sweat. Before the event, we’ll send you a health waiver by email.
Will there be a cloakroom?
Yes, there’s a free cloakroom on site. Ditch the bags, bring the energy.
Can I volunteer at Ministry of Sound Games?
Yes! We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the Games to life. If you volunteer at Ministry of Sound Games, you’ll receive a complimentary ticket to a future Games event as a thank you for your support (worth £90).
Roles may include supporting athlete check-in, assisting within workout zones, helping with brand activations, and general event support.
To apply, please email games@ministryofsound.com with a short note about your availability, and roles will be shared closer to the event date.
What makes it different from other fitness events?
Everything.
Built like a night out - not just a race.
Live DJs. Nightclub production. Headline coaches.
Immersive workout zones, plus brand activations, recovery experiences and spaces to hang out before and after you compete.
No elitist vibes. No pressure to perform.
Just world-class training, real camaraderie and an atmosphere where the sweat and the social land together.
Is this a one-off?
No way - Ministry of Sound Games is here to stay. More exciting announcements to come...
2026 dates: 27 June / 17 Oct
Can my mates come to the afters even if they’re not competing?
Hell yeah. Your hype crew are welcome to spectate and join the post-sweat recovery & social after-party (including ice-baths, DJs, bar, and much more).
Tickets bought separately and will be launching soon.
How old do you have to be to compete?
18+ for all the Games events.
I've got a question?
Fire away: games@ministryofsound.com