Welsh Varsity 2026

VARSITY 2026: GREEN & WHITE ARMY, PREPARE FOR BATTLE

Varsity 2026 is coming.... and it’s time for the Green & White Army to rise. The biggest event in the Swansea sporting calendar is officially back, and tickets launch at 12pm Monday 22nd January. 

Open to all students ,whether you’re part of a sports team, society, academic rep, or simply here for the atmosphere , Varsity is the one event that unites the entire student body like no other. General release tickets will be available from Wednesday 27th with sports member ticket going on as priority access from 26th January, so make sure you’re ready.

The Welsh Varsity is the largest Varsity event in the counrty standing proudly as a true festival of sport, rivalry, and student culture. Each year, Swansea University and Cardiff University go head-to-head in an unforgettable showdown, competing across 50+ fixtures in a huge range of sports. From high-intensity team games to individual battles of skill and endurance, every point counts toward the ultimate prize: the Welsh Varsity Shield.

But Varsity is about more than just results. It’s about the electric atmosphere that takes over the city. The roar of the crowd. The sea of green and white in the stands. The chants, the banners, the adrenaline, and the pride of representing Swansea on the biggest stage. Whether you’re competing on the field or cheering from the sidelines, you are part of the action.

Across the day, students from both universities will push themselves to the limit, aiming not only to outscore their rivals but to outshine them in passion, commitment, and spirit. The intensity of the competition creates moments that stay with you long after the final whistle memories that define your university experience and connect you to generations of students before you.

And when the fixtures end, the celebrations begin. Varsity isn’t just a game day, it’s a full-scale student takeover. Expect packed venues, legendary socials, and a city buzzing with energy from morning until late. From pre-match build-ups to post-game parties, Varsity delivers an unmatched combination of sport, social life, and spectacle.

Whether this is your first Varsity or your final one, this is your chance to be part of something iconic. Wear your colours with pride. Bring the noise. Stand shoulder to shoulder with your fellow students and show exactly what it means to be Swansea.

? WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE VARSITY PACKAGE? ?

This isn’t just a ticket — it’s your all-access pass to the biggest student event of the year.

? Entry to ALL Varsity fixtures across the city

Be there for every moment, every point, and every rivalry-fuelled showdown as Swansea takes on Cardiff.

? Return transport from Swansea to Cardiff

We’ve got you covered — travel there and back sorted, so you can focus on the atmosphere, not the logistics.

? FREE entry to the official Varsity After Party at Jack Murphy’s

Celebrate the day in style with the ultimate post-Varsity blowout. Big tunes, big energy, and even bigger memories.

? FREE Varsity Supporters ticket + exclusive promotional items

Rep the Green & White Army properly with must-have Varsity merch and supporter extras.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This package has SOLD OUT for the last TWO YEARS — and 2026 will be no different.

⏰ Don’t wait. Don’t risk missing out. Buy early. Be part of Varsity. ?

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