Munster to host Glasgow Warriors in opener as next season's URC fixture list announced

FLYING THE FLAG: Munster will meet Glasgow Warriors in next season's URC opener. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane.

Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster have discovered their fixtures for the 2026/27 BKT United Rugby Championship after the details were announced on Tuesday.

The full URC fixture list release sets a new benchmark for the earliest-ever publication of league fixtures in the competition’s history.

The pick of the opening round sees the 2023 BKT URC champions Munster host 2024 champions Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park on Saturday, September 26.

Other Round 1 highlights include Connacht welcoming DHL Stormers to Dexcom Stadium, Lions hosting Leinster at Ellis Park and Ulster facing Edinburgh at Affidea Stadium.

Leinster are set to host Munster in Dublin on Saturday, October 24 with the return fixture taking place on Sunday, December 27 in Limerick.

The format of the competition remains unchanged, with the top eight teams progressing to the play-offs.

The quarter-finals will begin on Friday, May 28, with the semi-finals taking place from Saturday, June 5 before the Grand Final on Saturday, June 19 to crown the 2026/27 champions.

To read the full fixture list, click here.