Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham are set to once again go head-to-head for next year’s Varsity series – which kicks off in February with ice hockey.
The annual series sees the university rivals compete in a series of sporting events held in popular venues across the city. The university who wins the most events is declared the winner.
Basketball, cricket, swimming, rugby and football are among the sports played during the two week series.
Ice hockey, held at the city’s iconic Motorpoint Arena (home of the National Ice Centre) kicks-off the tournament and is often seen as one of the most-anticipated events.
Tickets have now gone on sale for the 2025 ice hockey event. Here’s everything you need to know:
When is Varsity ice hockey 2025?
The event will be held on February 10, 2025 (Monday) at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham city centre. Doors will open at 5:30pm with entertainment starting from 6pm.
The official game will begin at 7pm.
Who can get tickets for Varsity ice hockey 2025?
Tickets are available for students, friends, family and staff of the two universities. While there is no strict age limit set by the organisers, they have warned that this is a student event so some language and behaviour may not be suitable for all ages.
University of Nottingham Students, Friends, Family & Staff will be seated in blocks 1-9, while Nottingham Trent University Students, Friends, Family & Staff will be seated in blocks 11-19. There is wheelchair-friendly access and seating at the venue.
All tickets are non-refundable and there are no reissues.
How much are tickets for Varsity ice hockey 2025?
Tickets for students, friends, family and staff of the university’s are all priced at £11. This also includes tickets for wheelchair users, which allows free entry for a carer.
A raffle draw is also being held for £1 per ticket. Winners will be upgraded to a private suite for 14 people including access to hospitality services, dedicated serving staff and panoramic views of the entire.
The maximum you can buy is 10 per person.
How do I get tickets for Varsity ice hockey 2025?
Tickets are now available via the official Nottingham Varsity website, or on event ticket site Fixr. They usually sell out quickly, so anyone interested in attending is advised to purchase all tickets ASAP.
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