Sheffield Hallam University VS University of Sheffield. Sheffield's two universities will be going head-to-head in over 80 events in a bid to take home the Varsity 2026 trophy. The annual sporting competition between Sheffield Hallam University and University of Sheffield has taken place every year since 1997 (minus one year for Covid) and is considered one of the largest varsity tournaments in the UK, featuring 15,000 spectators and 65 teams. Tickets for the event can be purchased from both Universities via their Sports Societies from the 19th January, tickets then go on general sale from 26th January - again tickets only available direct from the University. University of Sheffield will be located in blocks 101-109 & 201-210 Sheffield Hallam will be located in blocks 116-120 / 216-220
- Main Enquiries: +44 114 256 5656
- Box Office: +44 114 256 5677
The Arena Box Office is only open to personal callers when we have an event taking place at the Arena. Customers can book & collect their Arena tickets in person from the Sheffield City Hall Box Office, Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA . Please see this link for the times - https://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/box-office On the day the Arena is hosting an event the box office will open at 3pm and stay open until the main act is on stage. However, this will vary depending on the event, so please check the specific show page on the venue's website for running order details. (If the start time of the event is morning/early afternoon, the box office at the arena will usually open from 9am).
Nearly 1,000 on-site car parking spaces are available in Car Parks A & B. All our car parks are cashless - we strongly recommend anyone wishing to park on site at the venue book their tickets in advance, if there are still parking spaces left on the day we will only take payment on entry to the car park by card - no cash accepted.
The Utilita Arena Sheffield is a purpose-built venue offering excellent facilities for visitors with access requirements. For more information, please click this link - https://www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility
- No bags larger than an A3 size (approximately 40cm x 35cm x 19cm) - No food, drink, bottles or cans can be brought into the arena - No cameras, selfie sticks, video cameras or audio recording devices - No smoking - For a full list of prohibited items, please follow this link - https://www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk/plan-your-visit/safety-and-security
Age restrictions differ from show to show.
