BUCS

BUCS stands for British Universities & Colleges Sport and is the national governing body for higher education sport in the UK – in short, it’s the most competitive league at University level with 50 sports, 170+ institutions, a huge number of leagues, cups and national championships involved. Compete as a team or individual and you’ll earn BUCs points for Essex.

WEEKLY BUCS LEAGUES & CUPS

We currently have 58 teams competing weekly. Fixtures take place on a Wednesday, except for American Football, Baseball, Futsal and Waterpolo which take place on weekends.

Depending on the BUCS Tier, each team will also compete in a Cup. This year, 5 of our BUCS teams made it to their Cup final, and 14 won their League.

If you’re interested in playing competitive sports for Essex, get in touch below. GET IN TOUCH

BUCS INDIVIDUAL & TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Played a sport at a high level in the past? Fancy representing Essex in a BUCS National Championship? Get in touch by emailing bucs@essex.ac.uk Depending on your experience, support with entry fees and transport costs may be provided by the Students' Union.

entering bucs championship events

We welcome Essex students entering BUCS events but due to limited budgets we will require you to pay for all associated costs such as entries, travel and accommodation (if this is required). However, please note that if you are successful in earning BUCS Points for Essex, we will fully reimburse your costs in line with our BUCS Individual Championships Policy.

Please note that by paying your entry costs below, does not guarantee your entry will be accepted.
Please ensure that you have fully submitted your entry request on the official BUCS Playwaze website and completed all information required otherwise this could result in your entry being rejected.
Any rejected entries will be fully reimbursed.
Any requested entries through BUCS Playwaze, without the associated entry fee being paid (through the SU Weblink), will be result in the admin approval being rejected.

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British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) organizes a extensive schedule of competitive, high-level, and recreational sports for higher education students across the UK, with major events for the 2025-26 season scheduled through early 2026.

BUCS Events that the University of Essex Students are partcipating in: Archery, Athletics, Badminton - Mixed & Open Doubles, Boxing, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Cycling - 4 Km Race, Elimination Race & Points Race, Gymnastics, Karate.