Edinburgh Rugby unveil 2025/26 URC fixtures!

21 May 2025

Edinburgh Rugby supporters can now mark their calendars and start planning for another unforgettable season, as the BKT United Rugby Championship today announced the full fixture list for the 2025/26 campaign!

Get ready for a captivating mix of away challenges and electrifying Friday night lights clashes at Hive Stadium.

The capital side will kick off their URC journey with an away trip to Italy, facing Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Saturday 27 September, with a 3:05pm kick-off.

The team then return to the capital for a massive home opener under the Friday night lights, welcoming Ulster to Hive Stadium on Friday 3 October (kick-off 8:05pm). This promises to be an unmissable encounter to set the tone for the home campaign.

October sees another exciting home fixture as Edinburgh host Italian rivals Benetton on Friday 17 October (kick-off 7:45pm).

November brings another significant clash to Hive Stadium with the arrival of Ospreys on Saturday 29 November (kick-off 5:30pm).

The festive period brings the eagerly anticipated 1872 Cup derbies back to the forefront

The second and deciding leg of world rugby’s oldest intercity takes place at the iconic Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 27 December, with a 3.00pm kick-off.

As the New Year begins, Edinburgh will return to URC action at home, taking on this season’s quarter-final opponents, Vodacom Bulls, on Friday 23 January (kick-off 7:45pm).

February sees a home encounter with Scarlets on Friday 27 February (kick-off 7:45pm) during the Six Nations window, before a busy April with back-to-back clashes against Zebre Parma on Friday 17 April (kick-off 7:45pm) and Hollywoodbets Sharks on Friday 24 April (kick-off 7:45pm).

Edinburgh will round out their 2025/26 regular season at home to Connacht on Friday 15 May (kick-off 7:45pm).

Details for the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup fixtures will be announced at a later date.

Don’t miss a single moment of the action! Secure your 2025/26 Season Ticket today to guarantee your place at every regular season home fixture at Hive Stadium, including the unmissable 1872 Cup derby decider at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.