NWU Eagles unveil 25-man squad and full Varsity Football 2025 fixture list
- Karen Scheepers
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
North-West University’s Eagles have confirmed a 25-player roster for the 2025 Varsity Football season and will kick off the men’s tournament on Thursday 7 August away to the University of Johannesburg at Soweto Stadium. The seven-round competition runs until 2 October, with semi-finals pencilled in for 25 September. The women’s edition follows from 5 – 19 September at UJ.
About Varsity Sports
Varsity Sports is South Africa’s premier inter-varsity competition series, managed by Advent Sport Entertainment & Media (ASEM) on behalf of the University Sports Company (USC) and in partnership with University Sports Since launching in 2012, the brand has expanded to nine sporting codes (including men’s and women’s football) and provides a proven pathway for student-athletes to professional ranks. Recent alumni are already “making their mark in the pro game”, notes SuperSport’s latest feature.
Upcoming Fixtures For NWU Eagles
Date | Kick-off | Home | Away | Venue | Broadcast |
Thu 7 Aug | 17:00 | UJ | NWU | UJ Soweto Stadium | SuperSport AllEvents |
Thu 14 Aug | 18:30 | CUT | NWU | NWU Mahikeng Stadium | — |
Thu 21 Aug | 19:15 | UP-Tuks | NWU | NWU Mahikeng Stadium | SuperSport |
Thu 28 Aug | 18:30 | NWU | UFS | Shimla Park – UFS | — |
Thu 4 Sep | 17:00 | NWU | TUT | NWU Mahikeng Stadium | SuperSport |
Thu 11 Sep | 17:00 | NWU | DUT | Harry Gwala Stadium | SuperSport |
Thu 18 Sep | 18:30 | Wits | NWU | NWU Mahikeng Stadium | — |
Thu 25 Sep | 17:00 | TBC (Semi-final 1) | TBC | TBC | SuperSport |
Thu 25 Sep | 19:15 | TBC (Semi-final 2) | TBC | TBC | SuperSport |
Thu 2 Oct | 19:00 | TBC (Final) | TBC | TBC | SuperSport |
Women’s campaign
The women’s Varsity Football tournament runs 5 – 19 September at UJ. Varsity Sports
NWU’s specific fixtures will appear on the dedicated page once the draw is finalised
What to watch for
Rivalry opener: Last year’s champions UJ host NWU in Round 1, setting an early tone for group standings.
Seven-round sprint: Every league point counts, only the top four qualify for the knock-outs.
Women’s title defense: Reigning women’s champions UWC chase a third consecutive crown, but NWU will look to build on last season’s semi-final run.
Pro-scout spotlight: Varsity Football has become a live talent pipeline to the PSL, underscored by multiple Eagles graduates signing professional deals in recent seasons.
Stay locked to varsitysportssa.com and NWU’s social channels for squad updates, added fixture details and match highlights throughout the campaign
Looking Ahead
With the squad confirmed and the calendar set, all that remains is the roar of the crowd. Whether you’re in the stands at Mahikeng, tuning in on SuperSport, or following the scores online, every match offers a fresh chance to champion NWU’s colours and witness the next chapter of Varsity Football unfold. Strap in, kick-off is around the corner, and the Eagles are ready to soar.
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