VARSITY 2025
This years’ competitive sports day against our rivals Goldsmiths will be held on Saturday 8th March at University of Greenwich (Avery Hill Campus). Make sure to note it down in your calendar, because you do not want to miss out!
What is Varsity?
Varsity is the biggest sporting event in the calendar at UAL. Every year, our sports teams compete against our rivals Goldsmiths’ sports teams, with the winner taking home the Arts Cup Trophy. Every year is jam packed with sports fixtures across one day. We took home the trophy in 2024 and we will be looking to do the same again this year!
Varsity is a free event open to all students, so whether you want to compete, cheer our teams on, or just sample the party atmosphere, come and join in. If you’ve never been to a Varsity before and want to get an idea of the day, check out our video and pictures from Varsity 2020 and our pictures from Varsity 2022 as well as Varsity 2023 and Varsity 2024!
F&Q's
Who can attend
Only students who have memberships to the competing sports club can participate in the fixtures, but everyone is welcome to come and watch. So bring your friends and family along to support!
How to get there
Greenwich University Avery Hill Campus - SE9 2HB
- By Bus: A free shuttle bus runs between Avery Hill and Greenwich Campuses. Transport for London (TFL) buses run at regular intervals.
- By Train: National Rail services can be accessed via New Eltham Station and Falconwood Station.
- By Car: On-campus parking is available for students and staff.
See Full Travel Information for Avery Hill Campus
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Understanding the Map
- Entrance: You will be entering Avery Hill Campus via the Main Entrance located at the top right of the map.
- Fixtures Locations: The fixtures will take place across the sports hall (David Fussey Building), the 3G pitch, the astro, and the netball courts (marked in pink).
Facilities
- Tudor Café: You can find food and drinks at the Tudor Café.
- The Dome: You can go to the Dome to get away from the action, sit down, and relax.
Bathrooms
- Location: Bathrooms are marked in yellow (and green for accessible bathrooms).
- Changing Rooms: The changing rooms are marked in blue.
Quiet Room
- Location: There is a quiet room located next to the bathrooms in the Sports Hall.
Pre Party
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Warm up for the best games of the year at our friendly pre-varsity party.
- Doors open: 10pm
- Tickets: £2
Get your tickets here
After Party
Celebrate the Varsity Champions in style at the Official 2025 Varsity After Party!!!
- Doors open: 9pm
- Early Bird Tickets: £3
- Standard Tickets: £4.50
- On the door Tickets: £6
Get your tickets here
Please note that varsity is a dry event and alcohol is therefore not permitted on the premises.
Merch: Varsity 2025 Scarf
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Get your team scarf to support Arts at this year's Varsity 2025!
Pre-order now and collect your scarf in the fast-track line at Varsity.
Price: £9.99 Scarves will also be sold in the Sports Hall at Varsity for £9.99.
Important: PLEASE NOTE you will not be able to pick the scarf up before Varsity. You can collect it on the day or from the High Holborn office following the Varsity event.