Derby Day 2026

22/04/2026 - 22/04/2026

9am - 8pm

University of Essex

Derby Day 2026 – Essex vs East Anglia 🏆🔥

Get ready for one of the biggest sporting events of the year as the University of Essex takes on the University of East Anglia in the highly anticipated Derby Day 2026.

Taking place across the University of Essex Colchester Campus, this exciting event will see hundreds of student athletes competing in over 30 fixtures throughout the day. Teams will battle across a wide range of sports to earn Derby Day points, with every result contributing to the final overall score.

📍 Event Locations

Fixtures will take place across several hubs on campus:

Sports Arena – Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Dance and Cheerleading
Sports Centre – Archery, Badminton, Table Tennis, Dodgeball, Judo, Futsal and Squash
Outdoor Pitches & Courts – Football, Rugby, Hockey, Lacrosse, Cricket, Baseball, Tennis and American Football
Square 3 – Pole Fitness and Pool
Additional events will take place off campus at UEA Sportspark (Athletics & Swimming) and Lexden Wood Golf Club (Golf).

⏱ Event Times

Facilities open: From 08:30
First fixtures: From 09:00
Final fixtures finish: Around 20:00
Medal presentations: Held throughout the day on Square 3.

Bring your friends, wear your colours, and come support Team Essex in an action-packed day of sport, rivalry, and university pride. 💙🏅

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