The University of Nottingham is excited to announce that the National Badminton League is back! Starting with a Headliner fixture at David Ross Sports Village on Monday 4th of December, the returning league will consist of six teams who will take the courts on one exhilarating Monday night a month throughout the season.
The National Badminton League is the first ever professional badminton league held in the UK, with the University of Nottingham being one of the six teams across the country fighting for the title of 2023/24 champions. Nottingham’s squad consists of 8 players, who are ready to battle it out against Bath, Loughborough, High Wycombe, MK, and Wimbledon across the season, with the first match-up for the #GreenandGold set to be against High Wycombe in front of a packed crowd.
This league fixture will take place at the start of the first full week of December, as Nottingham takes on High Wycombe in the next instalment of our award-winning Headliner series supported by Red Bull. Get excited to cheer on returning Nottingham favourites and former European University Championship gold medallists Johnnie Torjussen and Sian Kelly, as well as current scholars Kirby Ngan and Harry Goode who will bring their astounding skills to the court.
Being crowned champions of the league in 2017, the University of Nottingham has pedigree in the competition and will be looking to replicate the success of the #GreenandGold squad that played in the previous iteration of the tournament.
What can I expect on the day?
Expect brilliant students and clubs performing at some of the highest-level of university badminton around the UK. You'll be able to settle in and watch 5 exhilarating professional fixtures on match night, with a brilliant atmosphere to support our exceptional students.
When you book your ticket, you secure a seat very close to the action, hyped music, and partners RedBull be in attendance providing a cold drink to keep you on your feet with the players through the night. Expect giveaways, competitions, and a feature from the University of Nottingham’s own dance society! Bring the noise and support, and get prepared for a mad Monday of badminton.
How can I attend?
You can buy your tickets for the opener here, with tickets just £3 for University of Nottingham students. With the first home match on Monday 4th December, doors will open at around 7pm where registration will be checked before admittance. General admission tickets are priced at only £5.
What if I can’t make it and want to watch?
Don’t worry - the whole night will be live streamed straight to the University of Nottingham Sport YouTube channel! You can find the stream for the fixture here on the night.
(Above) University of Nottingham Sport in National Badminton League action in 2017
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Posted on Monday 27th November 2023