Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Munster<br>
🗓 Friday 2 January, 7.45pm<br>
🏟 Affidea Stadium<br>
🏆 BKT URC – Round 9<br>
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Affidea Stadium will open its doors at 5.45pm.
As you arrive, keep an eye out for our Welcome Team, who’ll be handing out 2025/26 Ulster Rugby flags to kick-start your matchday spirit.
Inside the Fan Zone, you’ll find a wide selection of food and drink options to get you ready for kick-off.
You’ll also find Copeland Distillery in both the A&L Goodbody Lounge and the Heineken Bar, where they’ll be providing FREE samples of the Copeland Distillery x Ulster Rugby Whiskey and Gin range. The full range will be available to purchase on the night.
Pepsi will be at the stadium doing their Pepsi Max taste challenge, correctly guess the correct drink and you can win amazing prizes.
Bavarian BMW will also be in the Fan Zone, showcasing their latest top-of-the-line electric vehicles and giving away some fantastic prizes.
The Cool FM crew will be there too, bringing the energy with their pre-match playlist.
Heineken will be giving out free samples of Heineken 0.0% in the Heineken Bar, so make sure to call down if you're kicking off dry January or are the designated driver for the evening.
And don’t forget to say hello to Sparky, our mascot, who’ll be meeting fans before kick-off and throughout the game.
Introducing "The 9 Counties."
This Friday will see the launch of our new Supporters' Area, The 9 Counties, within the Nevin Spence Memorial Stand.
The Nine Counties will feature:
- Premium glassware, locally sourced food and drink
- Comfortable seated supporters area
- Priority access for Season Ticket Holders
- Pre- and post-match entertainment, showing pre and post match coverage
- Exhibits, memorabilia, and stories celebrating our club’s proud history
Season Ticket Holders who claimed tickets have priority access from 5.45pm-6.15pm, at which point all ticket holders can access the area until capacity is reached.
Ulster Rugby Foundation
This Friday, the Ulster Rugby Foundation will be raising funds for grassroots rugby and inclusive community initiatives with a special match-night raffle.
Volunteers will be selling tickets in the Fan Zone, giving you the chance to win one of these fantastic prizes:
🥇 Signed jersey AND Spirit of 99 tickets (for a game of your choice excluding Ulster Vs Leinster on 17th April)
🥈 Signed Ball and 2 x Ulster Rugby Match Tickets
🥉 Signed Print AND Captains Run Experience
You can buy your tickets now at: <https://uk.givergy.com/URFraffle2jan>
The raffle will be drawn at half-time, with winners announced in the 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.
Skippio
We’ve partnered with Skippio to make matchday ordering faster and more convenient. Supporters can now pre-order from the bars, meaning less time in queues and more time enjoying the rugby.
Castore Shop
Don’t forget to stop by the Castore Shop in the Fan Zone, where you’ll find the latest training and travel gear, as well as all three 2025/26 playing kits.
Build-up to Kick-off
Make your way 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.
Half-Time AbbeyAutoline Ball Giveaway
If you’re 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!
Meet the Squad!
Approximately 15 minutes after full-time, members of the Ulster playing squad will be available for selfies 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…