Season Ahead 2026/27
LIONS FIXTURES 2026/27
Every Lions fixture across the United Rugby Championship and the Investec Champions Cup, with South African kick-off times, taken from the club's official fixture release.
United Rugby Championship & Investec Champions Cup
All kick-off times are South African Standard Time (SAST).
United Rugby Championship — Home
Venue: 10bet Ellis Park
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 26 Sep 2026 | Lions vs Leinster | 13:30 |
| Sat 3 Oct 2026 | Lions vs Ospreys | 13:45 |
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Lions vs Vodacom Bulls | 14:30 |
| Sat 23 Jan 2027 | Lions vs Zebre Parma | 14:45 |
| Sat 30 Jan 2027 | Lions vs Cardiff Rugby | 14:45 |
| Sat 20 Feb 2027 | Lions vs Hollywoodbets Sharks | 14:00 |
| Sat 27 Feb 2027 | Lions vs DHL Stormers | 14:30 |
| Sat 17 Apr 2027 | Lions vs Munster | 13:45 |
| Sat 24 Apr 2027 | Lions vs Benetton Rugby | 13:45 |
United Rugby Championship — Away
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 10 Oct 2026 | Vodacom Bulls vs Lions | 13:45 |
| Fri 23 Oct 2026 | Edinburgh Rugby vs Lions | 20:45 |
| Fri 30 Oct 2026 | Glasgow Warriors vs Lions | 21:45 |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 | DHL Stormers vs Lions | 16:00 |
| Sat 2 Jan 2027 | Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Lions | 17:00 |
| Sat 20 Mar 2027 | Scarlets vs Lions | 19:30 |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 | Connacht vs Lions | 16:15 |
| Fri 7 May 2027 | Dragons RFC vs Lions | 20:45 |
| Fri 14 May 2027 | Ulster Rugby vs Lions | 20:45 |
Investec Champions Cup — Pool 2
| Date | Fixture | Home / Away | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Stade Rochelais vs Lions | Away | 18:30 |
| Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Lions vs Stade Toulousain | Home | 15:00 |
| Sun 10 Jan 2027 | Saracens vs Lions | Away | 15:15 |
| Sat 16 Jan 2027 | Lions vs Exeter Chiefs | Home | 15:00 |
Both home fixtures take place at 10bet Ellis Park.
Investec Champions Cup — Knockout Dates
Lions participation subject to qualification.
| Stage | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 2–4 Apr 2027 | To be confirmed |
| Quarter-finals | 9–11 Apr 2027 | To be confirmed |
| Semi-finals | 30 Apr–2 May 2027 | To be confirmed |
| Final | Sat 22 May 2027 | Lyon |
United Rugby Championship — Play-off Dates
Lions participation subject to qualification.
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Quarter-finals | 28–29 May 2027 |
| Semi-finals | Sat 5 Jun 2027 |
| Grand Final | Sat 19 Jun 2027 |
- 01The Lions' 2026/27 fixture list, as released by the club.