Varsity 2026

About this event

Varsity 2026 – Come Support Your Team

Get ready for this year’s Varsity – the ultimate inter-university sports competition between rivals Southampton and Portsmouth. This year’s Varsity takes place away at Portsmouth, and events will spread from Wednesday 6th May to the final on the 9th – 10th May 2026.

To ensure a safe Varsity, all attendees must follow the Varsity Code of Conduct. Any breaches could result in removal from the event.

There are 2 options available which are with and without the Afterparty. 

Varsity Ticket - £20 per ticket 

Includes 
Varsity T-shirt 
Entry to all 4 days’ worth of Varsity events 
Coach Travel to and from all 4 days’ worth of Varsity Events should they wish to attend. 

Varsity Ticket Including After party - £26 per ticket 

Includes 
Varsity T-shirt 
Entry to all 4 days’ worth of Varsity events 
Coach Travel to and from all 4 days’ worth of Varsity Events should they wish to attend. 
Wristband entry into the Official After party hosted by Fishies at Circuit. 

Find out more on our website https://www.susu.org/activities/varsity/ Fixtures timetable to be released soon. #SupportSoton #BleedBurgundy

All transport bookings can be made to Susport@soton.ac.uk

FAQ’s 

When and Where is Varsity 2026 ?
Varsity 2026 is being hosted in Portsmouth and events will be hosted in a range of venues across multiple dates. Varsity week with start with Rugby & Futsal on Wed 6th May followed by events on Friday 8th May and then the main Varsity weekend on 9th – 10th May 2026 . If you have any questions please contact sususport@soton.ac.uk

What does my Ticket include?

Tickets include:

There are 2 ticket options this year – with or without After Party 
Main Varsity Ticket 
•    Varsity 2026 T-shirt – This is your entry ticket to fixture venues. T-shirts will be available to collect from The Locker, Building 42  You must show your ticket Confirmation to collect your T-shirt.
•    Coach transport to and from Portsmouth for the 4 Main dates for Varsity Fixtures 
Main Varsity Ticket including After Party 
•    Varsity 2026 T-shirt – This is your entry ticket to fixture venues. T-shirts will be available to collect from The Locker, Building 42  You must show your ticket Confirmation to collect your T-shirt.
•    Coach transport to and from Portsmouth for the 4 Main dates for Varsity Fixtures 
•    Wristband entry into Fishies sponsored Afterparty being held at Circuit - ( entry must be prior to 11.20pm) on Sunday 10th May.

How do I collect my T-shirt ?

T-shirts will be available to collect from The Locker, Building 42 from Monday 9th March. You will need to show your ticket confirmation in order to collect. Sizes will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please remember that you must wear your Varsity T-shirt to gain access to all Varsity 2026 events and venues.

Event details

•  None
•  Portsmouth
•  13:00 (start)
•  17:00 (end)