Here's when you can cheer on the Cherry and Whites in the 2026/27 season

From a local derby clash with close rivals Bath Rugby, to the Slater Cup's return to Kingsholm, SoGlos rounds up all of Gloucester Rugby's 2026/27 home fixtures, away matches, and key dates.

By Chloe Gorman  |  Published
Gloucester Rugby 2026/27 PREM Cup, Gallagher PREM, Investec Chamions Cup home and away fixtures.
Here's when Gloucester Rugby are playing at home and away during the 2026/27 season.

As the 2026/27season gets underway, Cherry and Whites fans won't want to miss a second, as Gloucester Rugby fight to bring home the silverware. 

Whether you're heading 'holm' to see the squad on their own stomping ground, or taking off across country to see them play at rival stadiums, here are all the dates to add to your diary...

When are Gloucester Rugby 2026/27 PREM Cup home games?

Gloucester Rugby's season kicks off with the PREM Cup, playing their first home game against Manchester's Sale Sharks, culminating in back-to-back fixtures against south west rivals Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears in the new year.

Gloucester Rugby v Sale Sharks – Saturday 12 September 2026

Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs – Saturday 30 January 2027

Gloucester Rugby v Bath Rugby – Saturday 20 February 2027

Gloucester Rugby v Bristol Bears – Saturday 27 February 2027

When are Gloucester Rugby 2026/27 Gallagher PREM home games?

Gloucester Rugby have nine Gallagher PREM home fixtures at Kingsholm in 2026/27, kicking off with Harlequins in October 2026 and ending with Exeter Chiefs in June 2027.

There's a derby battle against fierce rivals, Bath Rugby, in October 2026, and The Slater Cup returns to Kingsholm in March 2027, too. 

Gloucester Rugby v Harlequins – Saturday 3 October 2026

Gloucester Rugby v Bath Rugby – Friday 23 October 2026

Gloucester Rugby v Newcastle Red Bulls – Saturday 5 December 2026

Gloucester Rugby v Saracens – Saturday 19 December 2026

Gloucester Rugby v Bristol Bears – Friday 1 January 2027

Gloucester Rugby v Leicester Tigers – Saturday 27 March 2027

Gloucester Rugby v Northampton Saints – Saturday 24 April 2027

Gloucester Rugby v Sale Sharks – Saturday 8 May 2027

Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs – Saturday 5 June 2027

When are Gloucester Rugby 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup home games?

Gloucester Rugby take on teams from France and South Africa at home in this year's Investec Champions Cup, with their first game of the competition taking place at Kingsholm.

Gloucester Rugby v Union Bordeaux Bègles – Friday 16 October 2026

Gloucester Rugby v DHL Stormers – Saturday 9 January 2027

When are Gloucester Rugby 2026/27 PREM Cup away games?

The Cherry and White's first game of PREM Cup is an away match with local competitors Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, followed by visits to Bath, Exeter and Manchester.

Bristol Bears v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 5 September 2026

Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 14 November 2026

Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Rugby - Saturday 21 November 2026

Sale Sharks v Gloucester Rugby – Friday 12 February 2027

When are Gloucester Rugby 2026/27 Gallagher PREM away games?

Facing off with some of their biggest south west rivals including Bath Rugby, Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs, as well as clubs in the midlands, north and south east, the Cherry and Whites have nine trips across country in this year's Gallagher PREM. 

Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 26 September 2026

Leicester Tigers v Gloucester Rugby – Friday 9 October 2026

Northampton Saints v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 31 October 2026

Sale Sharks v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 26 December 2026

Harlequins v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 23 January 2027

Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 20 March 2027

Bristol Bears v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 17 April 2027

Newcastle Red Bulls v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 15 May 2027

Saracens v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 29 May 2027

When are Gloucester Rugby 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup away games?

The squad fly out to Paris for their first away match of this year's Investec Champions Cup, followed by a short hop across to Limerick in Ireland for Round 4.

Racing 92 v Gloucester Rugby – Sunday 13 December 2026

Munster Rugby v Gloucester Rugby – Saturday 16 January 2027

Knockout dates

If Gloucester Rugby make it all the way, these are the dates which are earmarked for the final clashes of the 2026/27 season.

PREM Cup semi-final – Saturday 6 March 2027

PREM Cup final – Saturday 13 March 2027

Gallagher PREM semi-final – Sunday 13 June 2027

Gallagher PREM final – Sunday 20 June 2027

Investec Champions Cup semi-finals – Friday 30 April, Saturday 1 May, Sunday 2 May 2027

Investec Champions Cup final – Saturday 22 May 2027

Knockout qualification and venues are to be confirmed. Fixtures may be subject to change.

What to expect from your first Gloucester Rugby home game 

Experiencing a Gloucester Rugby game on home turf at Kingsholm is an unforgettable experience – as is hearing the the 'Glaaaaaawster roar' in real life!

The whole city comes alive on matchdays, with a sea of Cherry and White shirts everywhere you look and a buzzing atmosphere. 

At the stadium, The Shed in particular is famous for its passionate and loud suppport, but no matter where you sit, you're bound to find a friend – or make a new one – with the sense of community being a particular point of pride amongst Gloucester fans.

An exciting day out for families, Gloucester Rugby also offers a variety of matchday experiences especially for kids, including pre-match coaching clinics, and the chance to be part of the starting line-up as the squad come out onto the pitch. 




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Seasoned Cherry and Whites fans travelling by car tend to park at the nearby King's School Gloucester and walk to the stadium, usually stopping off for a pint at the The Fountain Inn or The Coach & Horses along the way.

The Fan Zone at Gate 1 opens an hour and a half before kick off and has lots of fun, family-friendly activities for ticketholders to enjoy, from live music and interactive games, to a bar and street food. There's also a signing shed where fans can meet some of the players before they head out onto the pitch, too. 

How much are tickets to Gloucester Rugby home games?

Individual match ticket prices usually cost around £27 per adult and £11 per junior, with 2026/27 club memberships also available from £349 for adults, £240 for 18 to 25-year-olds, and £91 for juniors, including access to every home game and exclusive member benefits.

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