Varsity
The annual inter-university sports spectacle
Monday 22 April – Wednesday 24 April
Varsity is a unique sports event where the best University of Leeds athletes face their rivals from Leeds Beckett University across a multitude of fixtures. Since their first showdown in 2004, Varsity has become a ‘must-attend’ event in the Leeds student calendar, bringing everyone together in friendship and convivial rivalry, and harnessing their pride and passion for sport, and their love for Leeds.
Leeds were the champions of Varsity 2023 with the result of 69:49 – with your support, we can do it again!
What's on?
Varsity Colour Run
Monday 22 April, 5:30pm | LUU Precinct
The Varsity Colour Run will be the opening event for the Varsity Festival 2024, and everybody is welcome to take part!
The event is a 3km (approximate) run – jog or walk around the University of Leeds campus, and pass through various dye stations where you will get doused in different colours as you complete the course.
Korfball and Netball
Monday 22 April | Arena 1, Leeds Beckett University: Headingley Campus
Let’s kick it off!
Varsity 2024 opens on Monday with a Korfball and Netball showdown. And it’s not just about the best of the best battling it out on the pitch – there will be music, a bar, and entertainment to keep the vibes high all night long.
Programme:
- 6:15pm – Korfball
- 8pm – Netball
Futsal and Basketball
Tuesday 23 April | Arena 1, Leeds Beckett University: Headingley Campus
The game is on! Don’t miss night two of Varsity 2024.
University of Leeds will be facing Leeds Beckett in two battles of Futsal and Basketball. Wear Leeds colours to support your team, and enjoy the spirit of community!
Programme:
- 5pm – Futsal
- 6:15pm – Women’s Basketball
- 8pm – Men’s Basketball
Rugby Union Finale
Wednesday 24 April, Headingley Stadium
It’s the final showdown!
Don’t miss the grand Varsity finale – a rugby match in the Headingley Stadium. Your team needs your support – can Leeds bring the champion trophy home once again?
Programme:
- 5:15pm – Women’s Rugby Union
- 7:15pm – Men’s Rugby Union
In student athlete words:
Passion, pride & friendship: Our community impact pledges
We love Varsity, and the friendship, passion and pride that it brings to our student community. We also believe that everyone in the local area should benefit from these values. That’s why we’re asking our students to make a pledge to ensure that Varsity positively impacts our community.
- The majority of Varsity, including the final, takes place on weeknights when our neighbours are likely to be up early for school, lectures or work. We will respect our neighbours by not attending or hosting a noisy house parties that will affect them, sticking to clubs and designated campus celebrations instead.
- Litter and public urination have been ongoing problems when travelling to and from the stadium. Let’s be proactive and plan our journeys. We can dispose of our litter appropriately, recycling where possible. We will leave glass bottles at home to avoid injuring others and animals. We can use facilities before leaving our houses or the stadium.
- We represent the University, the Union and our clubs. We know that our universities, the police and council will be active throughout Varsity to make sure the event is safe, friendly and limit disruption to the local community. We have a responsibility act and behave appropriately, and encourage others to do the same.
Headline Sponsor for Varsity 2024
Pickard Properties – your experts in student and professional property lettings in Leeds – is our official sponsor for this year’s Varsity.