Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Leinster
🗓 Friday 17 April, 7.45pm
🏟 Affidea Stadium
🏆 BKT URC - Round 15
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Affidea Stadium opens from 5.45pm.
As you arrive, look out for our Welcome Team, who will be handing out 2025/26 Ulster Rugby flags to help create a vibrant matchday atmosphere.
Inside the Fan Zone, you can enjoy a variety of food and drink options before kick-off, while the Cool FM team delivers an energetic pre-match soundtrack.
Be sure to say hello to Sparky, our mascot, who will be meeting supporters both before kick-off and throughout the game.
The 9 Counties, our premium supporters’ area located in the Nevin Spence Memorial Stand, will also be open and ready 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.
2026 Ulster Rugby Foundation Day Fixture
This Friday sees the return of our Ulster Rugby Foundation Day Fixture proudly sponsored by BL Refrigeration & Airconditioning Ltd and Orto Pizza!
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, which raised an incredible £13,000 in support of the Ulster Rugby Foundation this year’s Foundation Day aims to go even bigger and better, with a range of activities designed to engage supporters and raise vital funds.
We'll have a host of match night activities:
Bring a Pound to the Ground
Foundation volunteers and ambassadors will be on the ground throughout the stadium, encouraging fans to support the “Bring a Pound to the Ground” initiative. Donation buckets will be located around the stadium, making it easy for supporters to contribute and make a difference.
Half-Time Match Night Raffle
Our volunteers will be selling raffle tickets in the Fan Zone, with the chance to win ten amazing prizes including:
🥇 Signed Ulster Rugby Jersey
🥈 2 x Spirit of 99 Hospitality Tickets DHL Stormers
🥉 Signed Ulster Rugby Ball
🎟 Raffle tickets can also be purchased in advance at:
👉 https://uk.givergy.com/matchnightraffle17apr
The raffle will be drawn at half-time, with winners announced in-stadium, on the Ulster Rugby website, and across our social channels.
Silent Auction
A special Foundation Day Silent Auction is now live, giving supporters the opportunity to bid on a range of exciting Ulster Rugby prizes. Items will include signed merchandise, unique experiences, and much more.
Every donation, big or small, helps the Ulster Rugby Foundation continue its work in delivering positive impact through rugby across communities.
Bid now on a range of amazing prizes here: https://uk.givergy.com/URFoundationDay2026/?controller=home
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.
The Women's Six Nations Trophy will be on display in the stretch tent pre-match, make sure to head down to grab a photo of the trophy!
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…