RVC Vs Surrey Varsity

Varsity returns home on Saturday 21st March as RVC face off against Surrey Vet School in one of the biggest sporting events of the year.

Get ready for a full programme of competitive fixtures, campus atmosphere and Varsity tradition, as teams battle it out for the shield.

Both spectators and players will need a ticket to attend. Tickets are available via the SU website and are priced at £5, with a commemorative Varsity T-shirt included on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to players.

Alongside the sport, attendees can expect food trucks, pop-up bars, and festival style activities - finishing with an after party for all involved!

Outdoor Schedule – Sports Field & Courts

10:30 – 11:00
Arrival & Team Check-In

11:00 – 12:30
Ultimate Frisbee – Activity Zone (by Bar/Pavilion)

11:00 – 3:00
Tennis (Casual Drop-In Games) – Netball/Tennis Courts

12:00 – 1:40
Men’s Rugby – Rugby Pitch

1:30 – 3:30
Hockey Mixed Tournament – MUGA

1:45 – 2:00
Egg & Spoon Race – Activity Zone (by Bar/Pavilion)

2:00 – 2:30
Charity Egg Hunt – Activity Zone (by Bar/Pavilion)

2:15 – 4:00
Men’s Football – Football Pitch 1

4:00 – 4:10
Mascot Race – Activity Zone (by Bar/Pavilion)

4:00 – 5:30
Women’s Football – Football Pitch 2

4:15 – 5:45
Netball – Netball Courts

5:30 – 5:45
Tug of War – Activity Zone (by Bar/Pavilion)

5:45 – 6:15
Beer Mile – Activity Zone (by Bar/Pavilion)

Indoor Schedule – SAWC

Sports Hall

1:30 – 2:45
Volleyball

3:00 – 4:15
Badminton

4:30 – 5:30
Dodgeball

Dance Studio

1:45 – 2:45
Dance Class

3:00 – 4:00
Pole Dance Class

After Party

6:30 onwards
Buttery Bar Social

Ticket pricing is set to cover the costs of delivering the event, including essential medical cover and rising production costs such as T-shirts. The Students’ Union does not make a profit from Varsity and remains mindful of financial pressures on students, keeping prices as low as possible while ensuring a safe and high-quality experience for everyone.

Save the date, wear your colours and get ready to support RVC as Varsity comes home for 2026.

RVCSU Event Refund Policy

There may be photos taken at this event. These photos may be used in future RVCSU promotion both physical, online and on social media, as well as on screens around campus. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform SU staff at the event or email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk.