Varsity Cup 2025
Online ticket sales have now closed. You can purchase Varsity tickets from Ravelin Sports Centre reception, whilst stocks last.
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.
The rivalry between the two universities makes for an extremely exciting, action packed weekend of sport. Spectators are welcome to get behind our clubs and cheer them on.
The location of Varsity alternates each year between Portsmouth and Southampton. As we were the home team for Varsity 2024, we will be travelling to Southampton for Varsity 2025.
As well as the main Varsity Cup vs Southampton, we also compete against the Royal Navy with our development teams. Fixtures against the Royal Navy don't count towards the main Varsity Cup scoring.
Main Varsity Dates
- Sunday 16 March: Men's and Women's 1st Team Football vs Southampton
- Saturday 22 March: Indoor Fixtures (vs Southampton, away)
- Sunday 23 March: Outdoor Fixtures (vs Southampton, away)
- Wednesday 26 March: Navy Varsity (development teams vs Navy, home)
Varsity Cup 2025 Tickets and T-shirts
Main Varsity Cup tickets: £10
Varsity Cup 2025 tickets include access to all Varsity fixtures, entry to Varsity Village and some branded merchandise. We've reduced the price to make it more affordable but included more fixtures for you.
Varsity T-Shirts: £10
Available exclusively from Ravelin Sports Centre, this year's Varsity T-shirts are separate from the main ticket and completely optional. A Varsity T-shirt does not include access to the event - if you are playing or spectating, you need the main Varsity ticket.
Varsity T-Shirts are now available at Ravelin Sports Centre - limited stock available!
What's included with your Varsity ticket?
£10 main sale tickets include:
- Entry to all Varsity fixtures, including Football opener and Navy Varsity
- Entry to Southampton's Wide Lane Varsity Village
We also have a limited edition Varsity 2025 T-shirt available as a separate purchase. Please note that the T-Shirt is separate from the tickets and does not give you access to fixtures.
Varsity Wristbands
Your Varsity wristband, included in the main ticket, will act as your entry to the event, so make sure you either wear it or bring it with you. Wristbands are available for collection from the Ravelin Sports Centre reception. Make sure you have your ticket confirmation with you when you come to collect your wristband.
Transport Information
- Varsity Transport Ticket holders will be allocated a specific coach for travel to Southampton. Keep an eye on your emails close to the event so you know which coach to get. Coaches will leave from behind Ravelin Sports Centre on Museum Road, and take you directly to your fixture. For return journeys, coaches will run on a first-come-first-serve basis (transport ticket still required), leaving Southampton and returning to Ravelin Sports Centre.
- If you missed out on a transport ticket, we recommend train travel or car sharing. Parking at Southampton's sports facilities is very limited. Check the Varsity fixtures on Southampton's website for all the fixture locations.
Welfare and Behaviour
We understand that at times, unique situations can arise and we want you to feel confident that we're here to stand by you and support your welfare every step of the way. Please, read this important information before attending Varsity 2025.
Why should you attend?
There are loads of reasons why Varsity is such a great and worthwhile event to attend.
- Access a whole day of exciting and competitive sport
- Get behind Team UOP and help to cheer them on
- Meet loads of like-minded people
- Feel part of something
- Experience an incredible atmosphere
Sports featured in Varsity
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Varsity sponsors
Carrington West
Our lead Team UOP sports club sponsor Carrington West is an award-winning, Portsmouth-based, technical recruitment company. Carrington West are the main partner of competitive sport at the University of Portsmouth.
The partnership sees Carrington West become the front of shirt sponsor for the University’s sports teams. Carrington West will also deliver educational seminars and workshops for students, ensuring that students get both on and off-the-field development opportunities, which is vital to their continued success in the graduate market.
Founded in 2011 Carrington West is experienced and successful in the recruitment community, providing high-calibre talent in the UK for highways, transport and infrastructure, town planning, water and environmental, utilities, power and telecoms, building and rail industries. They recruit interim, temporary and permanent professionals from entry to board level for private and public sector organisations.