Varsity Football Women 2025 set to showcase the next generation of stars

The stage is set for the return of the Women’s Varsity Football tournament, and anticipation is already building as the country’s top student-athletes prepare to battle it out for glory. This year’s competition will once again feature eight teams, with UWC, Tuks, CPUT, UJ, Wits, and TUT joined by two new entrants — University of Venda and NWU Mahikeng, who replace CUT and NWU Potchefstroom.

The tournament will run from 5 to 8 September at UJ Soweto Stadium, with the final scheduled for 19 September. Football fans can look forward to an electrifying showcase of passion, pride, and raw talent, while selected matches will once again be broadcast live on SuperSport.

Last season, UWC claimed back-to-back Women’s Varsity Football titles, defeating TUT 2–1 in a thrilling final. Their relentless attacking play paid off as they took the lead early, but TUT leveled before UWC prevailed before halftime with a powerful strike from captain Tiffany Kortjie—securing consecutive championships with sheer determination and pedigree.

UWC head coach Thinasonke Mbuli is not putting any pressure on this year's squad wanting her talent to write their own history.

"We have a new group, new players that have never played Varsity Football before, we want them to write their story and create their own history, no pressure. But weve won it back-to-back and we will try challenge again this season."

No less than nine Varsity Football alumni were part of Banyana Banyana’s 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations squad that made it to the semi-finals, underlining the tournament’s impact in developing players capable of performing on the continent’s biggest stage.

Varsity Football code manager, Siya Noqayi, had this to add about the 2025 edition: "This year’s tournament is shaping up to be one of the best yet. The calibre of players on display continues to grow, and we’ve seen  how Varsity Football can be a springboard to the national stage. With several alumni already making their mark with Banyana Banyana, this competition is more than just about university pride, it’s about building the future of South African women’s football.”

At the national level Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis can't wait for the action to begin and as in previous year's she emphasised the importance of Varsity Football's contribution to the national development programme.

"I’m really excited as I know for many of the players it’s the biggest competition in Varsity and the games last year were very good. The games were very competitive and for players to get the gold medal is a huge achievement."

"It’s another opportunity for players and coaches to show up. I remember many of the players in the current Banyana team has played for the University National team as well and some are now abroad. There are already so many young players that have been part of the u17 and u20 teams so their next jump is obviously Banyana. I am really looking forward to them showing up at Varsity football."

With the teams ready, the fixtures set, and the excitement in full swing, Women’s Varsity Football 2025 promises to deliver an unmissable celebration of women’s sport.

Fans eager to be part of the action can purchase tickets here: Varsity Sports Tickets, while the full list of fixtures is available at: Fixtures.