The Virtual University of Pakistan has announced regional sports trials for its students. The trials will take place in Multan, Lahore, and Karachi from November 12 to 17, 2026.
The initiative aims to identify talented students for the university’s sports teams. Participants will get an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in different indoor and outdoor games.
The university has announced separate dates and venues for each city. However, the schedule for Islamabad will be shared later.
Eligible students can participate in their preferred sports. They must follow the announced schedule and complete registration at their respective venues.
Sports Offered in Virtual University Trials 2026
The Virtual University has announced trials for 12 different sports. These include both indoor and outdoor activities.
The available sports include:
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Chess
- Athletics
- Tug of War
- Cycling
- Weightlifting
Students can demonstrate their skills in these sports during the regional trials. The university will select talented participants for its sports teams.
Virtual University Sports Trials Schedule and Venues
The university has announced different trial dates for Multan, Lahore, and Karachi.
Multan – November 12, 2026
The trials in Multan will take place at Bahauddin Zakariya University Sports Complex. All indoor and outdoor sports trials will be conducted on the same day.
Lahore – November 13 and 14, 2026
The University of Punjab Sports Complex will host the Lahore trials.
Outdoor sports trials will take place on November 13. These include Cricket, Hockey, Athletics, Tug of War, Volleyball, Cycling, and Football.
Indoor sports trials are scheduled for November 14. Students can participate in Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Basketball, and Weightlifting.
Karachi – November 16 and 17, 2026
The Karachi trials will continue for two days. The university has divided the sports according to the announced schedule.
On November 16, trials will cover Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Volleyball, Basketball, and Weightlifting.
Cricket, Hockey, Athletics, Tug of War, Cycling, and Football trials will take place on November 17.
The university has not yet confirmed the Karachi venue. Students should check official updates before attending.
Islamabad Sports Trials
The university has not announced the Islamabad trial dates or venue. Further details will be shared through its official channels.
Eligibility Criteria for Sports Trials
The Virtual University has announced separate age limits for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Students enrolled in BS programs must be 25 years old or younger. Meanwhile, MS and MPhil students must not exceed 27 years of age.
All participants must bring their valid Virtual University Student Cards. Students without these cards will not be allowed to enter the trial venues.
Registration Process and Reporting Time
The university has announced walk-in registration for eligible students. Participants can register at their respective venues on scheduled trial days.
Students must report at 8:30 AM for registration. The registration process will close at 9:30 AM.
Late arrivals will not be accepted for registration. Therefore, students should reach their venues on time.
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The university has encouraged eligible students to participate in the trials. These activities will help identify talented players for its sports teams.
