UJ vs Wits tickets sold out 4 days before much anticipated Joburg derby

The much anticipated Joburg derby between UJ and Wits is back, and the city is buzzing with excitement. The Varsity Football 2025 weekday matches are far from a snooze-fest, as tickets for this epic clash disappeared faster than free pizza on campus, selling out a full four days before kick-off and leaving fans eagerly counting down to what promises to be a thrilling showdown.

The Orange Army and the Wits men have reignited a rivalry so intense, the match got staff and students talking. Derbies are not just games, they are a cultural phenomenon, a beautiful blend of history, bragging rights, and pure, unadulterated passion.

While other weekday matches in South Africa might struggle to fill a stadium, this one has got all the hallmarks of a global football spectacle. It has become the main topic of conversation in lecture halls, office kitchens, and even family dinner tables. Social media is on fire, and fans such as Mosa Kgotse and Neo Mantoro say they cannot wait for the electrifying atmosphere at the UJ Soweto Stadium.

“I’m very excited yet nervous about this clash. I can’t predict a clear score, but I think Wits might surprise us, given their recent performances. Nevertheless, I am rooting for UJ ALL THE WAY!" says Kgotse, a UJ staff member.

“We are winning this one – Wits’ two wins mean nothing in this game,” says Mantoro.

The stakes? Higher than ever! Both UJ and Wits were missing from the 2024 campaign, making this clash a grand return. Wits, having been absent for two seasons, are starting their 2025 run like a house on fire, sitting pretty at the top of the table with two straight wins. Meanwhile, UJ's men's team is looking to climb the log, currently holding four points after two matches (1 win against UFS and 1 draw against NWU). The Orange Army will be playing their hearts out to close the gap, also given their home ground advantage.

This match promises all the classic derby thrills, a unique, electric atmosphere, intense rivalry, and fanbases so passionately they could power the entire city. While some historical derbies were fueled by old rivalries and social tensions, the modern UJ-Wits derby is all about friendly banter and mutual respect.

Fixtures: HERE  

Tickets: HERE.

By: Collen N. Maepa