Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Hollywoodbets Sharks<br>
🗓 Saturday 26 April, 7.35pm<br>
🏟 Kingspan Stadium<br>
🏉 BKT United Rugby Championship, Round 16<br>
📺 Live on Premier Sports & BBC NI
BKT URC Kids' Round
This Saturday, we’ll be hosting our BKT URC Kids' Round fixture. The BKT URC provides these opportunities to place a spotlight on how our clubs engage with the next generation of fans and that match days are the ultimate family friendly day out.
There’s plenty for our young supporters to enjoy at the game. Before kick-off, there will be games and activities in the fanzone, including face painting and much more.
Many of our Junior Season Ticket holders will also take centre stage on the pitch, lining up as mascots and helping out with announcements and interviews throughout the evening.
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Kingspan Stadium will open at 6:05pm this Saturday.
When you arrive, keep an eye out for our Welcome Team who will be handing out free Ulster Rugby flags to help get you into the matchday spirit. Be sure to arrive early, as flags are available while supplies last.
In the Fan Zone, you can enjoy a range of food options while the Cool FM crew sets the atmosphere with their pre-match playlist.
Test your rugby skills at the Kingspan Scrum Half Challenge at the Kingspan Cabin. Try your hand at passing accuracy, climb the leaderboard, and compete for some great prizes.
And don’t forget to say hello to Sparky, our mascot, who will be making his way around the Fan Zone before the match and around the stadium during the game.
Our official partners, Tayto, will be running their "Lucky Spud" competition at Kingspan Stadium. Keep an eye out for hidden potatoes around the ground for your chance to win a range of prizes.
Our official partners, Britvic, will be on hand to hand out free refreshments ahead of kick-off, so make sure to quench your thirst, with the latest flavours from their new Ballygowan Slightly Sparkling range.
Ulster Rugby Foundation
The Ulster Rugby Foundation will be raising funds to support grassroots rugby programs and inclusive initiatives that make a difference across our community with a match-night raffle this Saturday.
Our Foundation volunteers will be selling tickets throughout the fan zone with amazing prizes up for grabs:
- 1st prize: Nomadic Pitch Black - Maraí 401 Prestige - 18K Gold Dive Watch
- 2nd prize: Ulster 2024/25 Jersey, signed by the Ulster squad
- 3rd prize: Rugby ball, signed by the Ulster squad
Tickets for the raffle can also be purchased online right up until 7.35pm on match-night here: <https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/MatchdayRaffle>
The winner will be drawn at halftime during Saturday's match and will be announced in the stadium, as well as on Ulster Rugby's website and Social Channels.
Tickets
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Public Bars
All five public bars in the stadium will open at 6:05 pm, with live music from the Aiden Hughes in the Clubhouse Bar both before and after the match.
We've also introduced a new covered outdoor bar in the Fan Zone, bringing the total number of bars in the stadium to six.
Please note: The food village, Castore shop, and public bars only accept contactless payments.
In Memoriam
Prior to kick-off, Ulster Rugby will take the time to honour the supporters that we have sadly lost this year with a moment's applause.
Please be in the stadium bowl a few minutes before kick-off, to pay tribute the Ulster fans who are sadly no longer with us.
Castore Shop
Make sure to visit the Castore Shop in the Fan Zone, where you can explore the latest training and travel gear, as well as all three 24/25 playing kits.
Build up to Kick-off
Arrive about 15 minutes before kick-off and settle into your seat or spot on the terrace to enjoy the match build-up with Pete Snodden from Cool FM.
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!
Ulster Rugby Leavers
Stick around at full-time as we’ll be taking a moment to honour the Ulster players who will be moving on at the end of the season.
Let’s raise the roof and show our appreciation for their incredible service with the send-off they truly deserve.
Stadium Map
Match-Night Experience
Here’s what you can expect from a match night at Kingspan Stadium…