Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Glasgow Warriors
🗓 Friday 15 May, 7.45pm
🏟 Affidea Stadium
🏆 BKT URC - Round 18
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Affidea Stadium opens from 5.45pm.
Fans can enjoy a wide selection of food and drink options before kick-off, alongside pre-match entertainment and music from the Cool FM team.
Be sure to keep an eye out for Sparky, who will be meeting supporters before the game and making appearances throughout the evening.
The 9 Counties
Located in the Nevin Spence Memorial Stand, our premium supporters’ area, The 9 Counties, will once again be open on matchdays.
Supporters can enjoy:
✔️ 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 Ulster Rugby’s proud history
🎟 Season Ticket Holders will receive exclusive early-access details for The 9 Counties via a dedicated email sent each home matchweek at 7.30pm.
🚪 Exclusive access: 5.45pm–6.15pm
From 6.15pm onwards, the area will open to all ticket holders, subject to capacity.
Celebrating 20 Years Of The Celtic League
As part of our special celebrations marking 20 years since Ulster Rugby’s unforgettable 2005/06 Celtic League triumph, we’ll be welcoming back members of that historic squad to Affidea Stadium for the evening.
Season Ticket Holders will have access to an exclusive event in The 9 Counties, while supporters can also look forward to a special on-pitch halftime interview with some of the returning players, so be sure to stay in your seats and enjoy the celebrations.
Ulster Rugby Leavers
Stay with us at full-time as we take the opportunity to recognise and thank the Ulster players who will be departing at the end of the season.
Join us in giving them the send-off they deserve as we show our appreciation for their outstanding commitment and contribution to the club.
Ulster Rugby Foundation
This 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 raffle tickets throughout the Fan Zone, with supporters having the chance to win:
🥇 Signed Ulster Rugby shirt plus signed 6 Nations print
🥈 Stadium tour for up to four people
🥉 John Cooney signed print
🎟 Raffle tickets can also be purchased in advance at:
👉 https://uk.givergy.com/matchnightraffle15may
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…