Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Benetton<br>
🗓 Friday 28 November, 7.45pm<br>
🏟 Affidea Stadium<br>
🏆 BKT United Rugby Championship – Round 6<br>
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Affidea Stadium opens at 5.45pm.
As you arrive, look out for our Welcome Team, who’ll be handing out 2025/26 Ulster Rugby flags to get you into the matchday spirit.
Once inside, enjoy a wide selection of food and drink options.
Our partners Hendersons will be running their Golden Ticket Giveaway! Keep an eye out for one of the many golden tickets hidden around Affidea Stadium for your chance to win a prize celebrating their 12 Days of Christmas deals.
Bavarian BMW will also be in the Fan Zone, showcasing their latest top-of-the-line electric vehicles and giving away some fantastic prizes.
Copeland Distillery will be in both the A&L Goodbody Lounge and Heineken Bar providing FREE samples of our Copeland Distillery x Ulster Rugby Whiskey and Gin range, the full range will also be available for purchase on the night!
The Cool FM crew will be on hand to get the atmosphere buzzing with their pre-match playlist.
And don’t forget to say hello to Sparky, our mascot, who’ll be meeting fans before kick-off and throughout the game.
Ulster Rugby Foundation
This Friday, the Ulster Rugby Foundation will be raising funds for grassroots rugby and inclusive community initiatives with a special match-night raffle.
Volunteers will be selling tickets in the Fan Zone, and you could be in with a chance of winning one of these great prizes:
🥇 Signed Jersey<br>
🥈 Signed Ball<br>
🥉 2 x tickets to the Racing 92 match (5th Dec)
You can buy your tickets now at: uk.givergy.com/URFRaffle28Nov
The raffle draw will take place at half-time, with winners announced in the stadium, on the Ulster Rugby website, and across our social channels.
Public Bars
Join us this Friday as our Fan Zone comes to life under our giant stretch tent. Fans can look forward to:
- Two new bars with seating and tables
- A variety of food trucks
- Live music from Cool FM
All public bars within the stadium will open at 5.45pm , with live entertainment in the Clubhouse Bar from David Wright both before and after the match.
Please note: The Food Village, Castore Shop, and all public bars are contactless payment only.
Skippio
We’ve teamed up with Skippio to make matchday ordering faster and easier. Supporters can now pre-order from the bars, so you’ll spend less time queuing and more time enjoying the rugby.
Castore Shop
Be sure to visit the Castore Shop in the Fan Zone, where you’ll find the latest training and travel gear, along with all three 2025/26 playing kits.
Build-up to Kick-off
Head to your seat or terrace spot around 15 minutes before kick-off to soak up the atmosphere with Pete Snodden from Cool FM, as he gets the stadium buzzing before the action begins.
Half-Time AbbeyAutoline Ball Giveaway
Supporters in the AbbeyAutoline Family Stand, keep an eye out at half-time for an Ulster player, Sparky, and Abbey the Bee as they toss mini rugby balls into the crowd!
Meet the Squad!
Around 15 minutes after full-time, members of the Ulster playing squad will be available for selfies and autographs at the players' entrance behind the Grandstand.
Stadium Map
Match-Night Experience
Here’s what you can expect from a match night at Affidea Stadium…