Varsity Cup is the sporting event of the year here at the University of Portsmouth. Varsity sees Team University of Portsmouth take on the University of Southampton's sports clubs in as many sports as possible. But first, we'll see our Team UOP development teams compete against the Royal Navy during the Navy Varsity.
Join us on Wednesday 22 April to support our development teams! See the full fixture list below and come along - if you purchased your Varsity ticket, make sure to collect it from Ravelin reception before the event, from Monday 20 April. If you're not attending Varsity and don't have a Varsity ticket, but still want to come to the Navy Varsity, just bring your ID and come along!
Outdoor sport will take place at the Royal Navy's flagship sporting facilities at HMS Temeraire, just across the road from the University Library. Indoor fixtures will take place at Ravelin Sports Centre.
ID and bag checks will be conducted before entering all sites, so don't forget to bring yours and come practice your cheering skills before the main Varsity weekend!
Navy Varsity 2026 Fixtures
ID and bag checks will be conducted before entering all sites! Make sure to bring a form of ID with you. No alcohol is allowed on the premises.
Indoor fixtures
| Sport | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing | 10.30am-3.30pm | Ravelin Climbing Wall |
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Netball |
12.00pm-2.00pm | Ravelin Sports Hall |
| Swimming | 1.30pm-3.00pm | Ravelin Swimming Pool |
| Table Tennis | 1.30pm-4.30pm | Ravelin Squash Courts |
| Volleyball (Mixed) | 2.30pm-4.30pm | Ravelin Sports Hall |
| Waterpolo | 3.30pm-4.30pm | Ravelin Swimming Pool |
Outdoor Fixtures
| Sport | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 12.00pm-2.30pm | HMS Temeraire Athletics Track |
| Fencing (NO SPECTATORS) | 12.00pm-4.00pm | HMS Temeraire Fleet Gym |
| Tennis | 1.00pm start | Portsmouth Tennis Association |
| Squash (NO SPECTATORS) | 1.00pm-4.00pm | HMS Temeraire Squash Courts |
| Golf (NO SPECTATORS) | 1.00pm start | Southwick Park Golf Club |
| Indoor Rowing (NO SPECTATORS) | 1.30pm start | HMS Temeraire Fitness Gym |
| Women's Football | 2.00pm start | HMS Temeraire ATP1 Football Pitch |
| Mixed Hockey | 2.30pm start | HMS Temeraire Water-Based Pitch |
| Men's Football | 3.00pm start | HMS Temeraire Grass pitch 1 |
Buy your Varsity ticket online now
Varsity tickets are currently available through our Online Store. At a later date, sales will move exclusively to Ravelin Sports Centre reception.
Varsity 2026 Key Dates
- Wednesday 22 April: Navy Varsity
- Wednesday 6 May: Men's and Women's Rugby 1st Teams (Havant Rugby Club)
- Wednesday 6 May: Men's and Women's Futsal (Ravelin Sports Centre)
- Friday 8 May: Netball Development Teams and American Football (Langstone)
- Friday 8 May: Ultimate Frisbee (Ravelin Sports Centre)
- Saturday 9 May: Varsity Day One
- Sunday 10 May: Varsity Day Two