Objectives
The goal of the Wales vs England | Six Nations Super Saturday Fanzone is to deliver Swansea University’s largest student-only rugby viewing event, celebrating Welsh sporting culture while creating a high-energy, inclusive social experience. The event aims to bring students together through sport, strengthen community engagement, and showcase the Students’ Union’s role in delivering large-scale, safe, and memorable sporting events.
The fanzone is designed to appeal to both dedicated rugby fans and casual spectators, reinforcing sport as a key driver of student connection and Welsh identity on campus.
Planned Actions
Ticketing and Promotion: Launch full ticket sales with targeted promotion through Students’ Union channels and social media, including early-bird pricing to drive early engagement and monitor uptake.
Venue and Logistics Coordination: Confirm room allocations across three Singleton Campus venues, alongside technical setup for large screens, audio, and signage, ensuring full health and safety compliance.
Event Experience and Atmosphere: Prepare custom “TRY” signs, prize giveaways, face painting, and branded decorations to create a distinctive and immersive fanzone experience.
Entertainment Delivery: Coordinate a live DJ during the games and deliver XL karaoke following the matches to extend engagement beyond the live screening.
Food and Beverage Management: Finalise the cheap drinks offer and coordinate bar management to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-managed student event.
Evaluation and Review: Collect post-event feedback to assess attendance, engagement, and opportunities for improvement for future large-scale sporting events.
Measures of Success
Attendance and Reach: Achieving strong ticket sales and attendance, with a target of up to 500 students.
Event Engagement: High levels of participation in interactive elements such as karaoke, prize giveaways, and fan activities.
Event Delivery and Safety: Smooth coordination across multiple venues with positive feedback on organisation and safety.
Student Feedback: Positive post-event feedback reflecting enjoyment, inclusivity, and community atmosphere.
Progress to Date – In Progress (End of Term 1)
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Developed the event concept as Swansea University’s largest student-only rugby fanzone, celebrating Welsh sporting culture and student community.
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Date confirmed: Saturday 7 February 2026, with activities hosted across three venues on Singleton Campus.
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Core features planned, including a large viewing screen, live DJ, XL karaoke after the games, cheap drinks, custom TRY signs, prize giveaways, and face painting.
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Early ticketing plan established, targeting a total attendance of 500 students.
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Initial logistics scoping underway to coordinate multiple venues, staffing, and student safety.
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Identified strong opportunities for student engagement and delivery of a high-energy, inclusive sporting atmosphere.