Sport in Gasabo District is more practiced in schools especially secondary schools where a variety of games are played. Most of the sports infrastructure like playgrounds are found in schools, however they are not of a good state and urgently need some rehabilitation.

The major games played in the district are football, volleyball, basketball and athletics. Girls are more interested in basketball and most of the boys both soccer and basketball. Women constitute the biggest number of the population that doesn't participate in sports activities. The district is encouraging the population to embrace sports because it is even beneficial to their health.