The 2025–26 PREM Rugby Cup schedule has been confirmed, and the competition once again promises to deliver a mix of rising stars, fierce rivalries and a pathway to silverware for clubs across England. 

Beginning Sept. 12 and running through early March, the Cup runs alongside the Gallagher PREM season but with a distinct role: it offers competitive rugby during international windows while also giving coaches an opportunity to blood academy talent and squad players.

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Unlike the Gallagher PREM, which is a league format culminating in playoffs and a grand final, the PREM Rugby Cup is organized in rounds and knockout stages. That difference shapes the competition’s identity. 

Premiership clubs often approach Cup games with an eye toward development, testing younger players and giving valuable minutes to those returning from injury. For fans, it is a chance to see both the future of English rugby and some of the most historic rivalries contested in a different setting.

The Cup has grown in recent years by including Championship sides and drawing healthy attendances at derbies and knockout ties. While it may not carry the prestige of the Premiership title, it fills an important place in the calendar — especially for supporters who want rugby when league fixtures pause for international duty.

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 1 Schedule

• 2:30 p.m. ET, Fri Sep 12: Gloucester Rugby vs. Exeter Chiefs, Kingsholm
• 2:45 p.m. ET, Fri Sep 12: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Harlequins, Kingston Park
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Sep 13: Leicester Tigers vs. Saracens, Mattioli Woods Welford Road
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Sep 13: Sale Sharks vs. Bristol Bears, Salford Community Stadium

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 2 Schedule

• 2:30 p.m. ET, Fri Sep 19: Saracens vs. Northampton Saints, StoneX Stadium
• 2:30 p.m. ET, Fri Sep 19: Gloucester Rugby vs. Bristol Bears, Kingsholm
• 2:45 p.m. ET, Fri Sep 19: Harlequins vs. Leicester Tigers, Twickenham Stoop
• 10:05 a.m. ET, Sat Sep 20: Bath Rugby vs. Exeter Chiefs, The Rec

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 3 Schedule

• 3:45 p.m. ET, Fri Oct 31: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Leicester Tigers, Kingston Park
• 3:45 p.m. ET, Fri Oct 31: Bristol Bears vs. Bath Rugby, Ashton Gate
• 1:30 p.m. ET, Sat Nov 1: Northampton Saints vs. Harlequins, cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sun Nov 2: Sale Sharks vs. Gloucester Rugby, Salford Community Stadium

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 4 Schedule

• 2:30 p.m. ET, Fri Nov 14: Gloucester Rugby vs. Bath Rugby, Kingsholm
• 2:45 p.m. ET, Fri Nov 14: Sale Sharks vs. Exeter Chiefs, Salford Community Stadium
• 12:30 p.m. ET, Sat Nov 15: Northampton Saints vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sun Nov 16: Harlequins vs. Saracens, Twickenham Stoop

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 5 Schedule

• 2:30 p.m. ET, Fri Nov 21: Leicester Tigers vs. Northampton Saints, Mattioli Woods Welford Road
• 9:00 a.m. ET, Sat Nov 22: Saracens vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, StoneX Stadium
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Nov 22: Exeter Chiefs vs. Bristol Bears, Sandy Park
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Nov 22: Bath Rugby vs. Sale Sharks, The Rec

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 6 Schedule

• 2:45 p.m. ET, Fri Jan 30: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Saracens, Kingston Park
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Jan 31: Northampton Saints vs. Leicester Tigers, cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Jan 31: Exeter Chiefs vs. Sale Sharks, Sandy Park
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sun Feb 1: Bristol Bears vs. Gloucester Rugby, Ashton Gate

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 7 Schedule

• 9:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 7: Bristol Bears vs. Exeter Chiefs, Ashton Gate
• 9:30 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 7: Saracens vs. Harlequins, StoneX Stadium
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 7: Leicester Tigers vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Mattioli Woods Welford Road
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sun Feb 8: Sale Sharks vs. Bath Rugby, Salford Community Stadium

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 8 Schedule

• 9:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 14: Harlequins vs. Northampton Saints, Twickenham Stoop
• 9:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 14: Exeter Chiefs vs. Gloucester Rugby, Sandy Park
• 9:30 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 14: Saracens vs. Leicester Tigers, StoneX Stadium
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 14: Bath Rugby vs. Bristol Bears, The Rec

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 9 Schedule

• 2:45 p.m. ET, Fri Feb 20: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Northampton Saints, Kingston Park
• 10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 21: Gloucester Rugby vs. Sale Sharks, Kingsholm
• 11:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 21: Leicester Tigers vs. Harlequins, Mattioli Woods Welford Road
• 11:30 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 21: Exeter Chiefs vs. Bath Rugby, Sandy Park

PREM RUGBY CUP Round 10 Schedule

10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 28: Harlequins vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Twickenham Stoop

10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 28: Bath Rugby vs. Gloucester Rugby, The Rec

10:00 a.m. ET, Sat Feb 28: Northampton Saints vs. Saracens, cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens

10:00 a.m. ET, Sun Mar 1: Bristol Bears vs. Sale Sharks, Ashton Gate

How To Wach PREM Rugby In The U.S. On FloRugby

Every Gallagher Premiership match streams live and on demand in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Fans can download the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and other connected devices, making it easy to watch matches on the go or on the big screen.

FloRugby also offers match replays, highlights, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes features from every PREM Rugby club. With streaming available nationwide, U.S. fans no longer need to miss a single try, conversion, or trophy lift.

PREM Rugby Stream Information

• Platform: FloRugby and the FloSports app
• Devices: Mobile, tablet, and smart TVs (Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, etc.)
• Coverage: Every PREM Rugby match live and on demand
• Extras: Replays, highlights, player interviews, and analysis

If you’re new to the league, this season is the perfect entry point. Bath’s Finn Russell, Harlequins’ Marcus Smith, and Sale’s George Ford headline a cast of international stars who have dominated Six Nations and Rugby World Cups. Add in the buzz surrounding the Newcastle Red Bulls’ Red Bull-backed rebrand, and PREM Rugby is as compelling as it’s ever been.

For American fans, FloRugby makes it easier than ever to follow the action from opening kickoff in September through the Premiership Final in June.

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

• United Rugby Championship
• PREM Rugby
• Top 14
• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup
• Currie Cup
• Super Rugby
• And more

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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