2026/27 EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Fixtures Confirmed
Ulster Rugby's EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage fixtures for the 2026/27 season have now been confirmed:
- Saturday 17 October – Zebre Parma vs Ulster Rugby, 4.15pm KO, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
- Saturday 12 December – Ulster Rugby vs Aviron Bayonnais, 1.00pm KO, Affidea Stadium
- Sunday 10 January – USAP vs Ulster Rugby, 2.00pm KO, Stade Aimé Giral
- Saturday 16 January – Ulster Rugby vs Dragons RFC, 3.15pm KO, Affidea Stadium
Ulster will open their European campaign with a trip to Italy to face Zebre Parma before welcoming French side Aviron Bayonnais to Affidea Stadium in Round 2. An away clash against USAP in Perpignan follows in January, before the pool stage concludes with a home fixture against Dragons RFC.
EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draw
Pool 1
- Toyota Cheetahs
- Ulster Rugby
- USAP
- Dragons RFC
- Aviron Bayonnais
- Zebre Parma
Pool 2
- Benetton Rugby
- LOU Rugby
- Newcastle Red Bulls
- Hollywoodbets Sharks
- Castres Olympique
- Scarlets
Pool 3
- Ospreys
- Edinburgh Rugby
- Black Lion
- Harlequins
- RC Toulon
- RC Vannes
Building on Last Year
Richie Murphy's side will be aiming to build on the momentum of last season's impressive run to the EPCR Challenge Cup Final in Bilbao, where Ulster showcased their quality on the European stage and underlined their ambition to compete with the continent's best.
With a new campaign on the horizon, Ulster supporters can now look forward to a fresh set of European fixtures as the province bids to make another deep run in the competition.
As a season ticket holder, your tickets to Ulster Rugby's home fixtures at Affidea Stadium in the EPCR Challenge Cup are included within your season ticket package.