Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Vodacom Bulls<br>
🗓 Saturday 11 October, 7.45pm<br>
🏟 Affidea Stadium<br>
🏆 BKT United Rugby Championship – Round 3<br>
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Fan Zone
The Ulster Rugby Fan Zone at Affidea Stadium opens at 5.45pm.
As you arrive, keep an eye out for our Welcome Team, they’ll be handing out 2025/26 Ulster Rugby flags to get you in the matchday spirit.
Once inside, explore a great selection of food and drink options, including some special South African menu items in celebration of our matchup with the Bulls.
Keep an eye out for our friends BKT in the fan zone, who will be hosting a range of fun and games with amazing prizes up for grabs.
The Cool FM crew will also be on hand to get the atmosphere going with their pre-match playlist.
And don’t forget to say hello to Sparky, our mascot, who’ll be out and about meeting fans before kick-off and throughout the game.
Ulster Rugby Foundation
This Saturday, the Ulster Rugby Foundation will be raising funds in support of grassroots rugby and inclusive community initiatives with a special match-night raffle.
Volunteers will be selling tickets in the Fan Zone, where you could be in with a chance to win an incredible prize:
🏆 Ultimate Ulster Prize Bundle
Includes 2 x Spirit of ’99 Hospitality Tickets, a signed Ulster Rugby jersey, and a Captain’s Run Experience.
You can buy your tickets now at: uk.givergy.com/URFRaffle11Oct
The raffle draw will take place at half-time, with winners announced in the stadium, on the Ulster Rugby website, and across our social channels.
Tickets
Follow link below to secure your tickets and join us for another enthralling match-night at Affidea Stadium.
Public Bars
Join us this Saturday 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 both before and after the match.
Please note: The Food Village, Castore Shop, and all public bars are contactless payment only.
Skippio
We’ve teamed up with Skippio to make matchday ordering faster and easier. Supporters can now pre-order from the bars, so you’ll spend less time queuing and more time enjoying the rugby.
Castore Shop
Be sure to visit the Castore Shop in the Fan Zone, where you’ll find the latest training and travel gear, along with all three 2025/26 playing kits.
Build-up to Kick-off
Head 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 before the action begins.
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!
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 behind the Grandstand.
Stadium Map
Match-Night Experience
Here’s what you can expect from a match night at Affidea Stadium…