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Christie Cup 2023

The Christie Championships

On March 22nd 2023, the Christie Cup took place in Liverpool for its 137th year. Established in 1886, Christie is the second oldest inter-university competition in the UK after the Oxford – Cambridge rivalries.

The host alternates each year with 2023 being in Liverpool, and we will see the Christie Cup come to Manchester in 2024, UoM’s Bicentenary year!

This year we saw intense competition, with Liverpool coming out on top as the day’s victors.

You can see some results, pictures, and all of the teams that competed here: Christie Cup 2023 Recap

Follow our social media sites on the day to see some more of the on-site action!

History of the Christie Championships

The annual event is named after benefactor, Richard Copley Christie, who was a professor of History and Political Economy at Owens College from 1854 – 1866.

After his death in 1901, his widow Mary, donated the Christie Cup and Shield which is still played for today.

Back in 1886, the Universities of Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool were constituent colleges of Victoria University. As the three Universities became separate entities, the rivalry increased and over the years has led to the thrilling, action-packed competition that it is today.

Students compete in over 30 different sports, all rolled into one afternoon of competition at the host institution. As a triangular competition, Christie Championships is truly unique and is recognised nationally as one of the largest sporting varsities with more than 1,500 students taking part.

Tradition dictates that competition for the Cup is fierce and the standard of sport very high. All three universities call upon athletes who have represented their country at national level and students who have been selected in British University representative squads. Every year proves to be an exhilarating fight to the finish!

Aldi Sponsors the Christie Championships

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We look forward to continuing the work we have been doing with Aldi into next year when we bring home the Christie Cup to Manchester!