Varsity is back – and this time, it’s on home turf.
UCLan vs Edge Hill, head-to-head, battling for glory in the biggest sporting event of the year.
Whether you’re on the pitch, cheering from the stands, or following the action online – you can expect fierce rivalries, last-minute winners and an atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
For the first time in the event’s history, Varsity will be a three-day extravaganza
Monday 24th March 2025
Women’s and Men’s Rugby Union at Preston Grasshoppers
Book your FREE ticket today – the first 200 students to arrive get a FREE bucket hat
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Women’s and Men’s Basketball at Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Up to 19 fixtures including Badminton, Volleyball and Swimming across six different venues
Get involved, show your support, and follow the action as it happens! #UCLanVarsity
What to expect
Varsity is the one time of year when the whole university comes together
High-stakes competition
Over 20 fixtures across six venues including Rugby, Cricket, Football and Badminton
A rivalry that runs deep
UCLan vs Edge Hill, no love lost and everything to play for
Atmosphere like no other
Packed stands, deafening support and celebrations that echo across campus
More than just sport
Pre-match hype, matchday moments and post-game afterparties
We’ve made it easy to get to every match, so you can catch all the action without the hassle.
Free transport will be available all day Wednesday, with bus travel to and from the venues.
Wednesday
Pickup from outside ACE Décor
- 11:00 UCLan Campus to UCLan Sports Arena
- 11:45 UCLan Campus to UCLan Sports Arena
- 12:15 UCLan Campus to UCLan Sports Arena and Preston Grasshoppers
- 12:45 UCLan Campus to UCLan Sports Arena and Preston Grasshoppers
- 13:15 UCLan Campus to UCLan Sports Arena
- 13:45 UCLan Campus to UCLan Sports Arena
- 14:15 UCLan Campus to UCLan Sports Arena
- 14:45 UCLan Campus to UCLan Sports Arena and Preston Grasshoppers
Return trips
- 13:30 UCLan Sports Arena to UCLan Campus
- 14:00 UCLan Sports Arena to UCLan Campus
- 15:30 UCLan Sports Arena to UCLan Campus
- 16:10 Preston Grasshoppers and UCLan Sports Arena to UCLan Campus (16:20)
- 16:40 UCLan Sports Arena to UCLan Campus
- 17:00 UCLan Sports Arena to UCLan Campus
- 17:30 Preston Grasshoppers and UCLan Sports Arena to UCLan Campus (17:40)
Know where to go
Other events will take place at Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, Sports Arena, Lampworks and Preston campus – all within walking distance
Plan ahead
Our fixtures list will be announced shortly, so plan your day and make sure you don’t miss your most anticipated games
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