Edinburgh Napier Knights will be aiming to round off their twentieth season in style at Meggetland on Wednesday, 19 March at 7pm when they take on University of Edinburgh Mavericks in the annual Varsity Bowl.
A highlight of the Scottish student sporting calendar, the ‘varsity American football game has been played annually since 2012.
It has been a notable season for the Knights with a divisional success followed by a run in the play offs.
Last year’s ‘varsity game saw the Edinburgh Mavericks edge home 14-6.
Knights head coach Pete Laird said: “This has been an incredible season for the Knights as we claimed the Scottish Division and advanced all the way to the UK Northern Final. Now we have an opportunity to finish the season with one last game, a true Cup Final, against our biggest rivals in an Edinburgh Derby match.
“The mid-week ‘varsity game is such a fantastic event (and) a bumper crowd of all ages really seem to enjoy watching American Football under the floodlights. There’s so much noise, colour, and entertainment on offer, and the players all rise to the occasion to put on a great performance. It’s sure to be another fantastic evening, and with free entry for kids.”
Tickets are Adults £5, Students £3, and under-16’s have free entry. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or on the gate.
Gates open from 6pm, with a 7pm kick-off.
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