The Gallagher Prem will be back on fans’ screens in September with many supporters ready to take to their seats – in stands or at home – for some domestic rugby.

The English top-flight has not been in action since last season’s final on 21 June. It was at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham where Northampton Saints won the trophy for the third time, beating Exeter Chiefs. Exeter may have lost the final but they did have a remarkable run, becoming the first-ever third place finisher to reach the showpiece game.

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Saints will be gunning to keep hold of the silverware this campaign but clubs such as Saracens, Bath and Sale will also have their sights on the trophy.

All of the storylines from the upcoming season are ready to get going and below there is all the information you need about the start of the campaign.

Gallagher Prem key info

• Dates: Fri 25 Sep 2026 – Sat 19 June 2027
• Current holder: Northampton Saints
• Teams: Bath, Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Red Bulls, Northampton Saints, Sale Sharks, Saracens
• See full list of fixtures here

Courtney Lawes of Sale Sharks arrives with team mates ahead of the PREM Rugby Cup match between Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby at CorpAcq Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Salford, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)

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The start of the season will kick-off in two places at the same time. That is right. The organisers have started the campaign with two games starting at 7.45pm BST. They will be in London and Northampton.

Harlequins will host the 2025 winners Bath at the Stoop, while the defending champions Northampton Saints will welcome Newcastle Red Bulls. Both games will be available to watch for supporters in the UK on TNT Sports and HBO Max.

Below is a complete guide and full breakdown of the opening weekend.

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Gallagher Prem first weekend fixtures

All times in BST

Friday 25 September 2026

• Harlequins v Bath
  The Stoop, London
  Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Northampton Saints v Newcastle Red Bulls
  Franklins Gardens, Northampton
  Kick-off: 7.45pm

Saturday 26 September 2026

• Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester
  Sandy Park
  Kick-off: 3.05pm
• Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears
  Corpacq Stadium, Salford
  Kick-off: 5.30pm

Sunday 27 September 2026

• Leicester Tigers v Saracens
  Welford Road, Leicester
  Kick-off: 3pm, live on ITV1

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