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.
Join us on Wednesday 6 May to support our teams before the main Varsity weekend! 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 don't have your ticket yet - get one now!
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.
Varsity 2026 Fixtures - Wednesday 6 May
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Darts | 1.00pm-4.00pm | St. Paul's Sports Hall |
| Men's Futsal 3 | 1.00pm-3.00pm | Ravelin Sports Hall |
| Men's Futsal 2 | 3.00pm-5.00pm | Ravelin Sports Hall |
| Men's Futsal 1 | 5.00pm-7.00pm | Ravelin Sports Hall |
| Women's Futsal 1 | 7.00pm-9.00pm | Ravelin Sports Hall |
Outdoor Fixtures
| Sport | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Equestrian Mix 1 | 9.00am-1.00pm | Gleneagles Riding School |
| Equestrian Mix 2 | 9.00am-1.00pm | Gleneagles Riding School |
| Sailing - Team Racing (NO SPECTATORS) | 10.00am-3.00pm | Spinnaker Sailing Club |
| Men's Rugby 1 | 1.30pm-3.30pm | Havant Rugby Club |
| Women's Rugby 1 | 4.00pm-6.00pm | Havant Rugby Club |
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