Fan Zone
Gates open at 5:35pm on Friday evening, and the Ulster Rugby Fan Zone will be in full swing shortly after.
Look out for our Welcome Team on arrival, who will greet you with free Ulster Rugby flags and to get you in the festive spirit we'll be giving out free Ulster Rugby Santa Hats. Arrive early, as flags & hats may run out. Make your way to the Fan Zone to sample a variety of cuisines including an array of festive food & drink, while the Cool FM crew gets the crowd going with their pre-match playlist - including some Christmas hits!
Look out for our team mascot Sparky, who will be out and about the Fan Zone pre-match and in position around the stadium bowl during the game.
Tickets
Click the link below to secure your tickets and join us for a memorable inter-pro derby!
Food Village
There will be a wide selection of Christmas themed food and drinks, such as Christmas fries, cinnamon donuts, Christmas crepes and winter spice coffee - plus all your traditional favourites.
Kukri Store
Be sure to visit the Kukri Store located in the Fan Zone if you need any last-minute Ulster Rugby Christmas presents, or just want to pick up a souvenir from your visit.
Kingspan Try-Cycle Challenge
The Kingspan Try-Cycle Challenge is located in the Fan Zone - see how many metres you can make in one minute and try to earn your place on the leaderboard! Prizes at the end of the season include an away trip with the Ulster team.
Kingspan 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. 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.
Public Bars
All five stadium public bars will be open from 5:35pm with live music in the Clubhouse Bar both pre and post-match.
Winter warmer drinks - such as mulled wine, hot whiskey and hot port - will be available in the stadium bars.
\*Please note the Food Village, Kukri Store and public bars only accept contactless payments.
Build up to Kick-off
Take your seat or place in the terrace around 15 minutes prior to kick-off and enjoy the big match build-up with Pete Snodden from Cool FM. Around 7:30pm our lights show will begin inside the stadium bowl building up the atmosphere for the teams running out.
Half-Time AbbeyAutoline Ball Giveaway
Supporters in the AbbeyAutoline Family Stand - keep an eye out at half-time for an Ulster player alongside Sparky and Abbey the Bee, who will be tossing 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 at the back of the Grandstand.
Stadium Map
Match-Night Experience
Here’s what you can expect from a match night at Kingspan Stadium…
For more information on what you can expect at a typical Ulster Rugby fixture at Kingspan Stadium, view our Match Day Guide.
