Match Day Guide | Ulster v Glasgow

The BKT United Rugby Championship is back for the 2024/25 season, as Ulster kicks off their campaign by hosting defending champions Glasgow Warriors in the opening round at Kingspan Stadium this Saturday night.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game…

Match Details

🤝 Ulster v Glasgow<br>
🗓 Saturday 21 September, 7.45pm<br>
🏟 Kingspan Stadium<br>
🏆 BKT United Rugby Championship<br>
📺 Live on Premier Sports

Tickets

Tickets are still available. Note that tickets must be purchased in advance and can not be purchased at the gate.

Officials

Referee: Adam Jones<br>
Assistant Referees: Robbie Jenkinson, Padraig Reidy<br>
TMO: Tom Spurrier

Team News

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ulster team to face Glasgow Warriors, with Captain Iain Henderson leading the side, while Aidan Morgan and Corrie Barrett are set to make their debuts.

View both match day squads in the official digital match programme below 👇

Digital Match Programme

Our official digital match programme includes an exclusive interview with Iain Henderson, an in-depth look at our opponents, the latest news plus all the usual stats and information on both teams.

Download the official Ulster Rugby app

Whether you are at Kingspan Stadium or following along from home, the official Ulster Rugby mobile app delivers the most immersive live match stats straight to your hand.

You can also enable push notifications so you never miss a score!

» Download from the Apple App Store

» Download from the Google Play Store

Getting to Kingspan Stadium

Kingspan Stadium is located in a residential area with parking restrictions and road closures in the immediate area on match-day.

Please do not park in the streets around the stadium, which are required for safe egress and emergency vehicles. Illegal parking will result in ticket fines.

Free Park & Ride

A free of charge Park & Ride service is provided on match days by Ulster Rugby, operated by Translink, located at Pirrie Park (Methodist College Playing Fields car park) on the Ravenhill Road side of the stadium and also along Montgomery Road (opposite Podium for Sport) on the Mount Merrion side of the stadium. There are plenty of car parking spaces available and free buses run constantly along these routes from 90 minutes prior to the game until 90 minutes after the final whistle.

Park & Stride

We also have a secure match day parking facility at Belfast Metropolitan College Castlereagh campus, which is a 10 minute walk from the Mount Merrion Avenue entrance to the stadium. The cost is just £5 per car which can be paid by contactless payment on arrival or you can pre-book online.

City Centre Shuttle Bus

Free City Centre shuttle buses will also leave from Mount Merrion Avenue after the game and up to one hour after full-time.

Public & Special Event Bus

Translink will be operating Rugby Special buses, traveling to and from the Belfast Grand Central Station. For more information, visit www.translink.co.uk/ulsterrugby.

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AT THE STADIUM

FAN ZONE:

  • The Kingspan Stadium Fan Zone will be up and running from gates open at 5.45 pm.
  • Look out for our Welcome Team, pick up your NEW free Ulster flag and make some noise for the Ulster men!
  • The Cool FM Crew will provide the pre-match soundtrack as supporters warm up for the game.
  • We'll also have an inflatable rugby darts fun game, so make sure to give that a go.
  • The Castore Store will be open from gates open until 30 minutes post-match.
  • Our team mascot Sparky will be in position around the stadium bowl.
  • The Food Village, Castore Shop and public bars only accept contactless payments.

PASSING CHALLENGE:

  • On the Aquinas 3G pitch - which can be accessed via the corner of Grandstand and Family Stand - we will have the Kingspan Passing Challenge in operation. This fun challenge is open for all ages and abilities to test your passing skills or pick up some tips from Ulster Rugby players and coaches.

ULSTER RUGBY FOUNDATION

  • You can support the work of the Ulster Rugby Foundation by purchasing a raffle ticket from Foundation volunteers who will be around the stadium. The draw will be made at half-time with fantastic prizes including a signed Ulster jersey and Match Tickets.

PLAYER MEET & GREET OPPORTUNITY

  • 15 mins after full-time: Members of the playing squad will meet supporters, sign autographs and post for photos outside the players entrance at the back of the Grandstand.

STADIUM BARS:

  • All public bars open at 5.45pm, with live music in the Clubhouse Bar from Chris Blades before and after the match.
  • We have added a new express bar in the Fan Zone serving pints only, bringing the number of stadium bars to six.
  • Our bar partners will be running an early bird promo offer for £6 pints from 5.45-6.30pm.
  • The Munster v Connacht game will be broadcast live in all indoor bars from gates open.

ALSO ON THE PITCH:

  • At half-time, there will be mini rugby exhibition games from the players of Larne, Enniskillen, Ballyclare and Randalstown.
  • Also at half-time, an Ulster player will be doing a live interview at the AbbeyAutoline Family Stand, and will be tossing mini rugby balls into the crowd.