Prem Rugby Fixtures Confirmed

The Gallagher PREM returns with a bang on Friday, September 25, as reigning champions Northampton Saints begin the defence of their title against a bolstered Newcastle Red Bulls side, live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.

Supporters will get their first look at the new-look Red Bulls following a major summer rebuild, with few bigger tests than an away trip to the champions under the Friday night lights at Franklin's Gardens.

Round 4 (October 16-18) sees the return of Derby Weekend, with English rugby's fiercest rivalries taking centre stage once again.

The Festive Fixtures programme delivers a three-week run of blockbuster PREM rugby across Rounds 7-9 over Christmas and New Year.

For the first time, Big Game 18 moves to Monday, December 28, as Harlequins welcome Northampton Saints to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

The traditional Big Game fixture is one of five of the league's showcase events with three slated for successive matchday weekends in Rounds 11-13.

Round 11 sees The Showdown 7 return, as Saracens host bitter London rivals Harlequins in another chapter of one of the Gallagher PREM's fiercest rivalries.

A week later, Gloucester Rugby are set to take the Slater Cup on the road to Birmingham for a second successive season, welcoming Leicester Tigers to the iconic Villa Park*.

The following round, Bristol Bears’ Big Day Out returns as PREM supporters take over Cardiff once again, with the Bears hosting Gloucester Rugby at the iconic Principality Stadium.

The Run-In will draw the season to a close with the Play-Offs before the Gallagher PREM Final decides it all on Saturday, June 19 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Simon Massie-Taylor, CEO of PREM Rugby, said: “There’s huge momentum behind the Gallagher PREM heading into the new season, following a third consecutive sold-out Final, significant international investment in our clubs, record broadcast audiences and soaring interest from younger fans.

“Today’s fixture release is the moment supporters can start looking towards the season ahead – circling local derbies in calendars, planning away days and counting down to the return of the Gallagher PREM.

“From a fascinating opening night clash on TNT Sports between our champions and the ambitious Newcastle Red Bulls, through Derby Weekend, Festive Fixtures and our big stadium events, we've built a calendar that gives fans more occasions than ever to get behind their clubs.

“And following a landmark agreement to change our operating model earlier this year, we are well on the way with our plans to expand the league by the 2029/30 season."

Nick Harris, CEO of Gallagher's insurance broking business which supports companies across the UK and Ireland, said: “The 2026/27 campaign marks Gallagher’s ninth season as title sponsor and we’re incredibly proud to be at the heart of a fantastic sport and community.

“It is great to see some games being played at some of the most iconic sporting venues in the country, including Villa Park and the Principality Stadium.

“We look forward to another season of world-class rugby and connecting with the clubs, communities and supporters that make the Gallagher PREM as special as it is.”