Sports Ball 2026…

*Alexa play Cher Believe*

It's coming up to everyone's favourite event of the year, Sports Ball 2026! We are heading back to Anfield on Wednesday 22nd April to celebrate our amazing sports teams and their achievements in the 25/26 season!

Venue: Anfield Stadium, Anfield Raod, Liverpool, L4 0TH

Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Time: 7pm – 12am

FAQ's:

How much do the sports ball tickets cost and what does it include?

There are two ticket options for the event, the Main Room (£42.50) and the Kop Side Dugout (£21).

The Main Room tickets will be £42.50. This includes:

• Return transport (coaches) from Student Life Building to Anfield

• Drinks arrival at Anfield

• 2 course dinner with wine on the table   

• After party in Anfield

The Kop Side Dugout tickets will be £21. This includes:

• Return transport (coaches) from Student Life Building to Anfield

• Arrive at the same time as other guests

• Drink on arrival at Anfield

• Street Food

• Viewing of the awards via Live Stream Screens (video stream of stage with audio)

• After party in Anfield

When do tickets go on sale?

Main room tickets go on sale on Thursday 2nd April at 10:00am and Kop Side Dugout tickets with go on sale Thursday 2nd at 14:00am. Wristbands for the event will be collected on the day of the event at your allocated time slot. This information will be sent to you closer to the event date. 

What time will the coaches leave to the Sports Ball?

Ticket holders will receive an email with your allocated time slot, which are sorted by club. Your time slot is the time allocated to your club to collect your wristbands from JMSU reception before heading to the coaches.  

How do committee members get their allocated tickets?

Committee will be sent a link to the tickets on Friday 27th March. They will then have until Thursday 2nd April (midday) to purchase them. The remaining tickets not purchased will be added to the tickets released on 8th Aprill for remaining members.

Accessibility information

Anfield stadium has accessible toilets, lift access as well as a quiet room and prayer room. 

We aim to ensure that all our events are accessible and inclusive of all students. Please get in touch with us if you have any queries or access requirements via this email; jmsuevents@ljmu.ac.uk.

What are access requirements?

Access requirements for events encompass a range of considerations designed to ensure that all attendees, regardless of their dietary, religious, physical, sensory or other personal needs, can fully participate in and enjoy the event.

Please email JMSUevents@ljmu.ac.uk for further information