Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Dragons<br>
🗓 Friday 26 September, 8.05pm<br>
🏟 Affidea Stadium<br>
🏆 BKT United Rugby Championship – Round 1<br>
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Affidea Stadium opens at 6.35pm.
On arrival, look out for our Welcome Team, who will be handing out brand-new 2025/26 Ulster Rugby flags to get you in the matchday spirit.
Inside the Fan Zone, enjoy a variety of food options while the Cool FM crew sets the tone with their pre-match playlist.
And don’t miss Sparky, our mascot, who’ll be making the rounds to meet fans before kick-off and during the game.
Ulster Rugby Foundation
Next Friday, the Ulster Rugby Foundation will be fundraising in support of grassroots rugby and inclusive community initiatives through a special match-night raffle.
Volunteers will be selling tickets in the Fan Zone, with fantastic prizes up for grabs:
🏆 1st Prize: £250 Cash<br>
👕 2nd Prize: 2025/26 Ulster Home Jersey signed by the squad<br>
🎟 3rd Prize: 2 Tickets to Ulster v Vodacom Bulls
You can purchase your tickets now from this link: <https://uk.givergy.com/URFdraw26thsep/?controller=gliRaffles&action=showRaffle&id=1000>
The draw will take place at half-time and winners will be announced in the stadium, on the Ulster Rugby website, and across our social channels.
Tickets
Click the link below to secure your place and join us for an unforgettable night of rugby!
Public Bars
Next Friday our new & improved fan zone will be in full swing, set under a giant stretch tent, the tent will offer supporters:
- Two new bars with tables and seating
- Food trucks
- Music by Cool FM
All public bars in the stadium will open at 6.35pm, with live music from the Lively Lads in the Clubhouse Bar both before and after the match.
Please note: The food village, Castore shop, and public bars only accept contactless payments.
Skippio<br>
We’ve partnered with Skippio to make matchday ordering quicker and easier. Supporters can now pre-order from the bars, meaning less time in queues and more time enjoying the rugby.
Castore Shop<br>
Don’t miss the Castore Shop in the Fan Zone, where you’ll find the latest training and travel gear, plus all three 2025/26 playing kits.
Build-up to Kick-off<br>
Get 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 ahead of the action.
Stadium Map
Match-Night Experience
Here’s what you can expect from a match night at Affidea Stadium…