The province is gearing up for a landmark week as Ulster Rugby celebrates 100 years of Ravenhill. The historic grounds hosted its very first game in 1924, featuring Ulster against Leinster. A century later, this iconic fixture remains as competitive as ever.
Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Leinster<br>
🗓 Friday 29 November, 7.35pm<br>
🏟 Kingspan Stadium<br>
🏉 BKT United Rugby Championship, Round 7<br>
📺 Live on BBC NI & Premier Sports
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Kingspan Stadium opens at 5.35pm this Friday.
As soon as you arrive, look out for our Welcome Team who will greet you with our NEW free Ulster Rugby flags to get you in the spirit. Arrive early, as flags may run out. Then, head over to the Fan Zone to sample a variety of cuisines while the Cool FM crew sets the tone with their pre-match playlist.
Keep an eye out for the Britvic Team at the Memorial Arch corner - they're giving away free samples of the refreshing new orange Energise - don’t miss your chance to try it first.
Also nearby will be our partners Finnebrogue who will be sampling some of their products so look out for them.
Put your rugby skills to the test with the Kingspan Scrum Half Challenge, launching this week at the Kingspan Cabin. Show off your passing precision, climb the leaderboard, and compete for incredible prizes, including a chance to travel to Toulouse the following weekend on the official supporter trip!
Keep an eye out for our mascot, Sparky, who will be out and about the Fan Zone pre-match and in position around the stadium bowl during the game.
Tickets
Tickets are flying out... Click the link below to secure your place and join us for an unforgettable night of rugby!
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.
Grab a free Heineken 0.0 sample from the Heineken team at the pop-up stall opposite the Heineken Quarter bar before kick-off.
We have added a new covered outdoor bar in the Fan Zone, bringing the number of stadium bars to six.
Note: The food village, Castore shop and public bars accept contactless payments only.
Castore Shop
Be sure to check out the new Castore Shop in the Fan Zone, where you can browse the latest training and travel ranges and all three 24/25 playing kits.
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 Day Experience
Here’s what you can expect from a match day 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.