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Varsity is back and we're ready to keep the crown from Kings.
Whether you're taking to the field, cheering on from the sidelines, or just here for the vibes, Varsity 2026 is for everyone.
This year is extra special as we're celebrating 200 years of UCL.
Secure your tickets for the live matches and legendary after party, and rep UCL loud and proud with the official Varsity merch.
8 days
46 matches
1 winner
UCL vs KCL fixtures
Friday 20 March
Saturday 21 March
Sunday 22 March
Monday 23 March
Tuesday 24 March
Wednesday 25 March
Thursday 26 March
Friday 27 March (The final day)
Go TeamUCL!
Varsity Sports Night
Kick start Varsity Sports Night at Phineas on Wednesday 18 March from 19:00.
Expect Varsity giveaways, special appearances from our iconic Beartham, amazing union deals, Bleed Purple cocktail, and more surprises along the way 
You will not want to miss this free event!
Scala Launch Party
Carry on the party at Scala, the home of TeamUCL Sport, for a massive launch party to kick off this year's Varsity competition!
Limited £3 early bird tickets for sports club members will go on sale at 10:00 on Wednesday 11 March.
This is where Varsity begins - be there!
Merch drop
Show your unwavering support for TeamUCL and rep your team with pride with the:
- Varsity foam finger (£5)
- Varsity T-shirts (£15)
- Varsity Flags (£10).
You can buy these from the Hanger merchandise store at 25 Gordon Street.
Varsity drinks in the Union Cafés
Enjoy our Purple Power Shake, packed with protein to fuel champions. Only £5.50 in all Union Cafés.
So all this sporting talk is great, but what about the rest of us? Enter Unofficial Varsity where your fellow students from our Union cafes, bars, gym and shops team will take on ridiculous challenges against each other.
See we've been watching you Varsity, and now we're here to have some fun with it too. Who will be crowned victorious after finding mystery items, pouring pints blindfolded and more? Only time will tell. Watch the rise of a new rivalry on the bars, cafes, gym, and shops Instagram accounts between Monday 9 March - Friday 13 March 2026 to catch the challenges and find out who will be crowned victorious.
We're taking over Electric Ballroom for a MASSIVE Varsity after party.
When the final whistle blows, we'll be celebrating the end of Varsity Series 2026 at the world famous Electric Ballroom on Friday 27 March - alongside our rivals, Kings. Expect big energy, big tunes and everything you need to close out Varsity in style.
Tickets are expected to sell out fast, so secure yours now to avoid disappointment!
The UCL-KCL rivalry began nearly 200 hundred years ago when King’s College London, an Anglican college was founded - a stark contrast to UCL’s secular mantra.
The rivalry gradually moved away from religion and became more a rivalry of class, with KCL being deemed the more ‘traditional’ and elitist institution, with UCL the liberal and more progressive institution. Rag Weeks became the forum for the students to express their dislike for one another.
Soon the rivalry moved onto the field of play - the grassy pitches of Shenley and Regents park became the place where old scores could be settled.
Despite the sporting nature of our rivalry, over the years, both Kings and UCL students have kidnapped each other's mascots, holding them to ransom.
