Varsity Women's Football Set for Exciting Round 3 and 4 Action at Wits

The 2026 Varsity Football Women's tournament heads to Wits University this weekend for another exciting round of action, with Rounds 3 and 4 set to play a key role in shaping the race for the semifinals.

After an entertaining opening weekend, teams will be looking to build momentum and secure valuable points as the competition reaches its halfway stage. Every match carries added significance, with little separating the teams and each result capable of influencing the standings.

Supporters can expect a weekend of fast-paced football, fierce university rivalries and quality performances from some of South Africa's brightest student-athletes. With places in the knockout rounds up for grabs, the intensity is expected to rise as every team fights to keep its title hopes alive.

Fixtures

Round 3 – Saturday, 8 August

13:00 | UWC vs UL – Wits Bozzoli Fields

15:00 | UJ vs WSU – Wits Bozzoli Fields

17:30 | CPUT vs UP-Tuks – Wits Stadium

19:30 | Wits vs TUT – Wits Stadium

Round 4 – Sunday, 9 August

13:00 | UP-Tuks vs Wits – Wits Bozzoli Fields

15:00 | WSU vs CPUT – Wits Bozzoli Fields

17:30 | UL vs UJ – Wits Stadium

19:30 | TUT vs UWC – Wits Stadium

Writer: Lindokuhle Smile

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