Ulster Rugby faces another season of high expectations in the United Rugby Championship. The Belfast-based province is known for its gritty pack and home-ground advantage at the Affidea Stadium, but last year’s mid-table finish left supporters hungry for more. 

Ulster will look to improve in 2025-26 by tightening discipline — they were among the league’s most penalized teams with 195 penalties conceded — and by sharpening their set-piece efficiency, an area where Leinster and Munster have pulled ahead.

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Still, Ulster boasts a roster with international experience, including Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, and Robert Baloucoune. Add in the ever-competitive derbies against fellow Irish provinces, and the campaign promises plenty of drama. 

For U.S. viewers, every Ulster fixture streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app, with all kickoff times listed below in Eastern Time.

Ulster Rugby Schedule

• Sept. 26 – Ulster vs Dragons, Affidea Stadium, 3:05 p.m. ET
• Oct. 3 – Edinburgh vs Ulster, Hive Stadium, 3:05 p.m. ET
• Oct. 11 – Ulster vs Vodacom Bulls, Affidea Stadium, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Oct. 18 – Sharks vs Ulster, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, 9:00 a.m. ET
• Oct. 25 – Lions vs Ulster, Ellis Park, 6:45 a.m. ET
• Nov. 28 – Ulster vs Benetton, Affidea Stadium, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Dec. 19 – Leinster vs Ulster, Venue TBC, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Dec. 27 – Connacht vs Ulster, Dexcom Stadium, 12:30 p.m. ET
• Jan. 2 – Ulster vs Munster, Affidea Stadium, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Jan. 31 – Ulster vs Cardiff, Affidea Stadium, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Feb. 28 – Ospreys vs Ulster, Venue TBC, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Mar. 20 – Ulster vs Connacht, Affidea Stadium, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Mar. 28 – Zebre Parma vs Ulster, Stadio Lanfranchi, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Apr. 17 – Ulster vs Leinster, Affidea Stadium, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Apr. 25 – Munster vs Ulster, Thomond Park, 12:30 p.m. ET
• May 8 – Ulster vs DHL Stormers, Affidea Stadium, 2:45 p.m. ET
• May 15 – Ulster vs Glasgow Warriors, Affidea Stadium, 2:45 p.m. ET
• May 16 – Scarlets vs Ulster, Parc y Scarlets, 9:15 a.m. ET

Ulster EPCR Challenge Cup Schedule

• Dec. 5 – Ulster vs Racing 92, Affidea Stadium, 2:00 p.m. ET
• Jan. 10 – Cardiff vs Ulster, Cardiff Arms Park, 2:00 p.m. ET
• Jan. 11 – Cheetahs vs Ulster, Venue TBC, 8:15 a.m. ET
• Jan. 17 – Ulster vs Stade Français, Affidea Stadium, 7:00 a.m. ET

How To Watch Ulster Rugby in the U.S.

Every Ulster Rugby match of the 2025-26 URC season will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Fans can also catch full replays, condensed games, and highlights on-demand.

Subscribe To The FloRugby Annual Plan To Watch Every Ulster Match in 2025-26

The FloRugby annual plan provides access to every Ulster fixture, plus full coverage of the Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, Gallagher Premiership, and France’s Top 14.

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• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup
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FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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