Wednesday 17th April
Varsity Day is where local rivals the University of Brighton compete against the University of Sussex for the annual Varsity Challenge Cup. This year there are 18 sporting fixtures and it is the University of Sussex's turn to host. The University of Brighton have won the cup all but two times in its history, last year being one of these occasions. Brighton is looking to win it back!
Cheer on the Brighton Panthers at the following fixtures:
| SPORT | TIMES | VENUE | ||
| American Football | 2pm - 6pm | Brighton Falmer Astro, UoB | ||
| Badminton Men | 1pm - 5pm | Hall 2 Sports Centre, UoS | ||
| Badminton Women | 1pm - 5pm | Hall 2 Sports Centre, UoS | ||
| Basketball Men | 4pm - 6pm | Hall 1 Sports Centre, UoS | ||
| Basketball Women | 2pm - 4pm | Hall 1 Sports Centre, UoS | ||
| Cricket Men | Cancelled due to pitch availability | |||
| Football Men | 1pm - 3pm | Sports Complex, UoS | ||
| Football Women | 2pm - 4pm | Sports Complex, UoS | ||
| Hockey Men | 2.30pm - 4pm | Sports Complex, UoS | ||
| Hockey Women | 1pm - 2.30pm | Sports Complex, UoS | ||
| Netball | 12pm - 2pm | Hall 1 Sports Centre, UoS | ||
| Rugby Men | 1pm - 2.30pm | Sports Complex, UoS | ||
| Swimming | 4-6pm | Sports Centre Eastbourne, UoB | ||
| Tennis Men | 12.30pm - 5pm | Sports Complex, UoS | ||
| Tennis Women | 12.30pm - 5pm | Sports Complex, UoS | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | 2pm - 4pm | Sports Complex, UoS | ||
| Volleyball Men | 1pm - 3pm | Sports Centre Falmer, UoB | ||
| Volleyball Women | 3pm -4pm | Sports Centre Falmer, UoB |
Varsity points: Win= 1 point; Draw= 0.5 points; Loss= 0 points
UoS= University of Sussex Campus, Falmer / UoB= University of Brighton Campuses
Be A Sport, Go & Support!
Sport Brighton and the Students' Union are giving you a chance to show your support for the Panthers. You can purchase the official supporters pack for £6.50. This includes:
A Brighton Panthers Varsity Day T-shirt- A Brighton Panthers wristband
- Free entry to the official post Varsity party. (wristband needed for free entry)
You can pre-order online here or buy them from Sport Brighton and Students' Union receptions from the 15th April while stocks last.
This year we will also have for sale at Sport Brighton receptions a Brighton Panthers foam supporter's finger for £4.50!
Live Updates
To keep up with the scores on the day follow @SportBrighton on Twitter or 'like' the Sport Brighton Facebook page. Results will also be updated on our results banners across various SU and Sport Brighton receptions throughout the day.
Men's Basketball Streamed Live
For the first time ever you can catch some of the Varsity action via an online live stream. That's right, Varsity from the comfort of your sofa! This will feature the men's basketball fixture taking place at 4pm. This is thanks to Tanya Amott (BA (Hons) Broadcast Media. More details will appear here or you can get updates from Twitter @basketballlive0 and Facebook: Brighton Basketball Live