Women's Varsity Football, also known as Women's Varsity Diski, is a South African university football competition. It is one of seven sports in the Varsity Sports series. The annual tournament involves the top women's football playing universities in the country, which belong to the University Sports Company. The tournament is managed by Advent Sport Entertainment and Media (ASEM) on behalf of the University Sports Company (USC), and is endorsed by the South African Football Association and University Sport South Africa.
The inaugural tournament was held in 2013, with UJ Ladies winning the final 6âÂÂ0 against TUT Ladies.
The 2017 edition was hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium. TUT Ladies defeated UJ Ladies 4âÂÂ0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive title.
The 2018 edition was hosted by the North-West University at NWU McArthur Stadium. TUT Ladies defeated UWC Ladies 2âÂÂ1 in the final to win their fifth consecutive title.
The 2019 edition was hosted by the North-West University at NWU-Mafikeng Stadium. TUT Ladies defeated UWC Ladies 4âÂÂ1 in the final to win their sixth consecutive title.
The 2021 edition was hosted by the University of Pretoria at Tuks Stadium. UWC Ladies defeated UP-Tuks Ladies 4âÂÂ3 via penalties after the matched ended in a goalless draw to win their maiden title.
The 2022 edition was hosted by the University of Johannesburg at the UJ Soweto Stadium. UJ Ladies defeated defending champions UWC Ladies 5âÂÂ3 via penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw to win their second title.
The 2023 edition was hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium. UWC Ladies were crowned champions after defeating defending champions UJ Ladies 2âÂÂ0 in the final to win their second title.
The 2024 edition was hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium from 26 July - 9 August 2024. UWC Ladies defended their title with a 2âÂÂ1 win over hosts TUT Ladies in the final to win their third title.
The 2025 edition was hosted by the University of Johannesburg at the UJ Soweto Stadium. UWC Ladies defended their title with a 1âÂÂ0 win over hosts UJ Ladies in the final to win their fourth title.
The list of champions and runners-up:
Players from the universities who have since represented Banyana Banyana:
The tournament is sponsored by:
SuperSport is the official broadcaster. Southern Sun is the accommodation partner. Red Bull is the official energy drink. LIFT is the official airline. Gilbert is the official ball partner.