Nottingham Varsity Series

Every year the University of Nottingham competes in the Varsity series against Nottingham Trent University. The series sees the best sportsmen and women from each University competing in some of Nottingham's biggest sporting venues, including the Motorpoint Arena. 

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The Nottingham Varsity Series

Every year, the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University go head-to-head in the Nottingham Varsity Series, a thrilling celebration of student sport. From the roar of the crowds to the clash of competition, Varsity brings together the best student athletes from both universities to battle it out at Nottingham’s biggest sporting venues.

Since the first Varsity football match in 2001, the series has grown into a highlight of the university sporting calendar, attracting thousands of passionate spectators. The University of Nottingham has dominated in recent years—winning the last few titles.

UoN Sport Mascot giving spectator a High 5 Varsity Website

The Varsity series is a heady mix of fun and rivalry, with an increasing number of students and spectators enjoying events.

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UoN Athletes lining up at Varsity Ice Hockey fixture Varsity Oath

When you purchase a ticket to the Varsity Events, you must agree to abide by the Varsity Oath.

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University of Nottingham Women's Basketball celebrating their Varsity win Upcoming fixtures

Find full fixtures for each sport and catch live results as NTU and UoN battle it out across Nottingham’s top venues.

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