Match Details
🤝 Ulster v DHL Stormers
🗓 Friday 8 May, 7.45pm
🏟 Affidea Stadium
🏆 BKT URC - Round 17
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Affidea Stadium opens from 5.45pm.
As you arrive, keep an eye out for our Welcome Team, who will be handing out 2025/26 Ulster Rugby flags to help build a vibrant matchday atmosphere.
Inside the Fan Zone, you’ll find a wide range of food and drink options to enjoy before kick-off, alongside an energetic pre-match soundtrack from the Cool FM team.
Don’t miss Sparky, our mascot, who will be meeting supporters before kick-off and making appearances throughout the game.
The 9 Counties
Our premium supporters’ area, The 9 Counties, located in the Nevin Spence Memorial Stand, will also be open to welcome fans on matchdays.
Here’s what you can expect:
✔️ Premium glassware
✔️ Locally sourced food and drink
✔️ A comfortable, seated supporters’ area
✔️ Priority access for Season Ticket Holders
✔️ Pre- and post-match entertainment, including live coverage
✔️ Club exhibits, memorabilia, and stories celebrating our proud history
🎟 Season Ticket Holders can enjoy exclusive early access to The 9 Counties for this fixture via a dedicated email sent each home matchweek at 7.30pm.
🚪 Exclusive access: 5.45pm–6.15pm
After 6.15pm, the area will open to all ticket holders, subject to capacity.
Ulster Rugby Foundation
This Friday, the Ulster Rugby Foundation will be fundraising for grassroots rugby and inclusive community initiatives with a special match-night raffle.
Our volunteers will be selling raffle tickets in the Fan Zone, with the chance to win one of the following prizes:
🥇 Stadium Tour for up to 4 people
🥈 Captains run experience for Ulster V Glasgow Game
🥉 Rob Baloucoune 6 Nations Signed Print
🎟 Raffle tickets can also be purchased in advance at:
👉 https://uk.givergy.com/matchnightraffle8may
The raffle will be drawn at half-time, with winners announced in-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 both before and after the match.
Please note: The Food Village, Castore Shop, and all public bars are contactless payment only.
Castore Shop
Be sure to visit the Castore Shop in the Fan Zone, where you can explore the latest training and travel wear, as well as all three 2025/26 Ulster Rugby playing kits.
Build-Up to Kick-Off
Make your way to your seat or terrace around 15 minutes before kick-off to soak up the atmosphere, as Pete Snodden from Cool FM gets the stadium energised ahead of the action.
Half-Time AbbeyAutoline Ball Giveaway
Supporters in the AbbeyAutoline Family Stand should stay alert at half-time, as an Ulster player, Sparky, and Abbey the Bee will be in the stand throwing mini rugby balls into the crowd.
Meet the Squad
Approximately 15 minutes after full-time, members of the Ulster playing squad will be available for photos 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…