BUCS Big Wednesday returns for 2025

Students lifting a trophy, celebrating, wearing Loughborough Sport kit

BUCS Big Wednesday 2024

Loughborough University is set to welcome the biggest student team sport event of the year as BUCS Big Wednesday returns on 18 and 19 March 2025.

The highly anticipated event will see the country’s top university teams battle for Championship and Trophy titles across 16 sports, with 58 fixtures and 116 teams all vying for glory.

A standout moment in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) calendar, BUCS Big Wednesday showcases the very best of student sport, bringing together elite university athletes, coaches, and performance staff from across the UK.

With over 2,000 competitors and 2,500 spectators expected on campus, the event promises two days of top-level competition and an electric atmosphere.

This marks the second year that Loughborough has been chosen to host BUCS Big Wednesday, reinforcing the University’s status as a leading hub for university sport. The event will return again in 2026, completing a three-year run at Loughborough.

With Championship and Trophy finals taking place across multiple venues on campus, spectators will have the chance to witness thrilling matchups as teams compete for the ultimate prize in university sport.

Tickets are on sale now via the BUCS website. Please note, a separate ticket is required for each sport.

Stay tuned for more details on fixtures, schedules, and how to get involved as Loughborough prepares to host another unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday.

Find out more on the BUCS Big Wednesday events page.