This year’s Varsity will take place on Wednesday 25th March 2026 across various sports venues in Aberystwyth. The tournament sees hundreds of students from over 30 sports teams compete for the Aber vs Bangor Varsity Trophy. Team Aber clubs will be looking to reclaim the Sports Trophy after 11 consecutive losses since 2014… No pressure!
Not an avid sport fan? The Aber vs Bangor Varsity competition is a great way to get involved and become part of Team Aber even if you don’t know your tipoff from your pushback. The atmosphere on the day is something that you should NOT miss, with thousands of students supporting and cheering for the two different sides.
#UnleashTheDragon
Key Information
- Main Varsity Day: Wednesday 25th March 2026
- Venues: Across campus, Vicarage Fields, Aber Town FC, and other external sites
- Entry: Please bring your Varsity lanyard - it’s required for access to all venues
- Shuttle Bus: Free travel on the Mid Wales Travel circular route (09:45 - 17:45) with your lanyard
- Timetable & Results: Can be viewed live here.
Results
See the live results following completion of each fixture here.
Varsity Stash Sale Launch
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE SU MAIN RECEPTION
Safety, Welfare & Behaviour
We want Varsity to be fun, friendly and safe for everyone. Please help us make that happen!
Alcohol & Responsible Drinking
- No alcohol is permitted at any on‑campus sports venues.
- Security will be performing bag checks and confiscating alcohol where necessary.
- Licensed bars will be available at Vicarage Fields and Aber Town FC.
- If you’re competing, you must not consume alcohol before or during your fixture.
- Look after your friends and pace yourselves throughout the day.
First Aid & Medical Support
- St John Ambulance Cymru will be present across all major venues on Wednesday.
- If you or someone else needs help, please approach a first aider or any member of staff immediately.
Security & Conduct
- Offensive, abusive or discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Security teams will be managing crowd safety, behaviour, and access.
- If you witness concerning behaviour, please report it to Undeb Aber staff or security straight away.
- Let’s show Bangor what #UnleashTheDragon really means; loud, proud, and respectful.
Making the Most of Varsity
- Cheer on as many teams as you can - the atmosphere across campus is incredible.
- Follow @undebaber and Cymru Sport for live updates, photos and results.
- Dispose of litter responsibly and help keep our venues clean.
- Enjoy the food outlets at the Students’ Union, Vicarage Fields and Park Avenue Stadium.
- If you haven’t already; get yourself some Varsity stash! Available to purchase this week at Undeb Reception.
- If you know of anyone who hasn’t yet purchased their Varsity entry pass, they can be purchased on the day for £10.00 at Undeb Reception 09:00 - 16:00 and/or Park Avenue from 17:00.
The Main Event: Women’s Football at ATFC
Once your fixture is finished, we would appreciate EVERYONE to head to Park Avenue Stadium to support our women’s football team in the final showdown of the day.
- Gates open: 17:00
- Kick‑off: 17:30
- Winners Presentation: 19:30
This is the biggest moment of Varsity; let’s fill the stands, make some noise, and push Aber over the line.
Afterparty at Bar Riviera
From 21:00 onwards, please join us at Bar Riviera to celebrate the day. Varsity lanyard holders will receive special promotions.
Thank you for being part of Varsity 2026. Bring your energy, your sportsmanship, and your dragon spirit. Let’s make this the best Varsity yet.
#UNLEASHTHEDRAGON
If you'd like to know more about the event, please contact the Opportunities Team on suclubs@aber.ac.uk. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact our Student Opportunities Officer.