How to get involved
All new and returning students who wish to represent the University are required to sign up for the Intervarsity program each year using the form below. The information you provide will be shared with the team managers of your chosen sport so they can contact you about trials, training sessions, and important details regarding upcoming events.
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Opportunities for 2026
Big Blue is a head‑to‑head match against Monash University as part of the Big Blue Challenge. We are seeking University of Melbourne students who play regular Aussie Rules football, including those who are not currently playing for MUFC.
This inaugural event will be hosted in Melbourne and is planned to feature 4–8 men’s and women’s teams from universities across Australia.
Dates: Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026.
Location: Parkville (Melbourne), Victoria.
Venues: Melbourne University Oval, other ovals in Royal and Princes Parks with finals
potentially played at AFL/AFLW venues Ikon Park and Arden Street.
Format: Men’s and Women’s carnival; Round-robin competition with two groups of four
teams; three group games, followed by cross-over, knock-out finals of 1 – 3 games.
Rules: UniSport Australian Rules football Guidelines (guidelines to be shared at a later date
as they are currently not listed on UniSport Australia website).
Eligibility: UniSport Australia Guideline – Eligibility of Competitors.
Registrations and Entry Fee: Participating universities will be asked to provide a simple
certificate of eligibility for their team(s). Entry fees will be per team and advised once teams
have confirmed their expression of interest.
