Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, Gorakhpur (MGUG) places strong emphasis on the holistic development of students, with sports and physical education being integral components of campus life. The university actively promotes participation in a wide range of sports and athletic activities to foster teamwork, discipline, physical fitness, and a spirit of healthy competition.

MGUG is currently developing a multi-sport stadium with a seating capacity of 14,000, which will accommodate a variety of sporting events including cricket, football, volleyball, kabaddi, and athletics such as track and field, long jump, high jump, javelin throw, shot put, and relay races. This stadium will serve as a major hub for inter-university tournaments and large-scale sporting events.

In addition to the upcoming stadium, the university is equipped with well-maintained sports facilities for indoor games such as volleyball, kabaddi, athletics, badminton, table tennis, carrom, and chess. MGUG also houses a well-equipped fitness centre and gymnasium, promoting strength training, cardiovascular health, and overall wellness among students and staff. MGUG encourages students to engage in regular practice, intercollegiate competitions, and university-level championships as part of its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals.