Lions Rugby 2025-2026 URC Schedule: Full Fixtures With U.S. Times
Lions Rugby 2025-2026 URC Schedule: Full Fixtures With U.S. Times
Full Emirates Lions 2025-26 URC schedule with Eastern Time kickoffs streaming live on FloRugby.
The Emirates Lions enter the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship season aiming to climb the table after a mid-pack finish last year. The Johannesburg-based side brought attacking flair in 2024-25, scoring 402 points and 53 tries, but defensive issues and inconsistency kept them from breaking into the playoff picture.
Their tackle success of 77 percent was among the lowest in the competition, highlighting where improvement is needed.
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Still, with experienced campaigners such as Marius Louw and Sanele Nohamba in the squad, the Lions are capable of turning Ellis Park into a fortress once again.
For U.S. fans, every match streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Kickoff times for each fixture are listed below in Eastern Time.
Lions Rugby Schedule
- Sept. 27 – Cardiff vs Lions, Cardiff, 2:45 p.m. ET
- Oct. 5 – Zebre Parma vs Lions, Parma, 9:00 a.m. ET
- Oct. 11 – Benetton vs Lions, Treviso, 9:00 a.m. ET
- Oct. 18 – Lions vs Scarlets, Johannesburg, 7:45 a.m. ET
- Oct. 25 – Lions vs Ulster, Johannesburg, 6:45 a.m. ET
- Dec. 20 – DHL Stormers vs Lions, Cape Town, 7:30 a.m. ET
- Dec. 26 – Lions vs Sharks, Johannesburg, TBD
- Jan. 3 – Sharks vs Lions, Durban, 7:30 a.m. ET
- Jan. 23 – Ospreys vs Lions, Swansea, 1:45 p.m. ET
- Jan. 31 – Lions vs Vodacom Bulls, Johannesburg, 6:30 a.m. ET
- Feb. 28 – Lions vs DHL Stormers, Johannesburg, 6:30 a.m. ET
- Mar. 21 – Lions vs Edinburgh, Johannesburg, 7:45 a.m. ET
- Mar. 28 – Lions vs Dragons, Johannesburg, 9:30 a.m. ET
- Apr. 18 – Lions vs Glasgow Warriors, Johannesburg, 9:00 a.m. ET
- Apr. 25 – Lions vs Connacht, Johannesburg, 9:00 a.m. ET
- May 9 – Leinster vs Lions, Dublin, 11:30 a.m. ET
- May 16 – Munster vs Lions, Limerick, 1:45 p.m. ET
Lions EPCR Challenge Cup Schedule
- Dec. 6 – Lions vs Benetton, Johannesburg, 7:00 a.m. ET
- Dec. 13 – Newcastle Falcons vs Lions, Newcastle, 11:30 a.m. ET
- Jan. 10 – Lions vs Lyon OU, Johannesburg, 9:15 a.m. ET
- Jan. 17 – Perpignan vs Lions, Perpignan, 11:30 a.m. ET
How To Watch Lions Rugby in the U.S.
All Lions fixtures in the 2025-26 URC season stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Fans can also catch replays, highlights, and exclusive rugby coverage on demand.
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