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VARSITY 2026

 

The 2026 Varsity Series is here! Brighton will play Sussex across 14 events to see who will win this year's title. Most events will be open to spectators. It is a great chance to support your university and see some great sporting action. Events take place from Sunday 8th March and conclude on Friday 20th March. Follow the Sport Brighton Instagram page for updates leading up to and throughout the event. 

Tickets for events with spectators can be found here. These are only available to University of Brighton students. 

An overview of fixtures can be found below: 

 

DATE DAY LOCATION SPORT DOORS FIXTURE START RESULT/ LIVE STREAM LINK
3/8/2026 Sunday Eastbourne Swimming  no spectators 14:30 11-24 Sussex Win
3/12/2026 Thursday UoS Sports Centre, Hall 2 Archery no spectators  17:30

5824 - 6761 Sussex Win

3/15/2026 Sunday Boulder Brighton Climbing  no spectators 19:15 no livestream
3/15/2026 Sunday UoS Falmer Sports Complex, Tennis Courts Tennis no spectators 13:30 no livestream
3/16/2026 Monday UoB, BSHC Hangar Badminton 16:00 16:15 no livestream
3/16/2026 Monday  UoB, Meads Building Women's Basketball 17:00 17:30

Livestream

3/16/2026 Monday  UoB, Meads Building Men's Basketball 19:45 20:00 Livestream 
3/17/2026 Tuesday UoB, BSHC Hangar Volleyball 17:45 18:00 Livestream 
3/18/2026 Wednesday UoS, Falmer Sports Complex, Astro Women's Hockey 13:00 13:30 no livestream
3/18/2026 Wednesday UoS, Falmer Sports Complex, Astro Women's Football 12:30 13:00 Livestream 
3/18/2026 Wednesday UoS, Falmer Sports Complex, Astro Men's Football 16:00 16:30  Livestream
3/18/2026 Wednesday External venue Women's Rugby no spectators - no livestream
3/20/2026 Friday UoB, BSHC Hangar Netball 17:30 18:00  Livestream

UoS = University of Sussex // UoB = University of Brighton

* American Football has unfortunately been cancelled due to scheduling difficulties.