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When Does The Gallagher PREM Rugby 2026-27 Season Start? What To Know Ahead Of Round 1

When Does The Gallagher PREM Rugby 2026-27 Season Start? What To Know Ahead Of Round 1

Here's what you need to know about the start of the PREM Rugby 2026-2027 season streaming live on FloRugby.

Sep 15, 2026 by Tobias Linkin
When Does The Gallagher PREM Rugby 2026-27 Season Start? What To Know Ahead Of Round 1

The Gallagher PREM Rugby offseason has come to an end, and the start of the 2026-2027 season is nearly underway. Even before the first round of fixtures begins, there are so many storylines to look forward to.

Northampton was your 2025-2026 PREM Champions, defeating Exeter Chiefs 26-17, but what are the Saints chances for a repeat?

Bath Rugby finished second in the table last season, and the club is poised for another strong season. Finn Russell and Ben Spencer lead one of the best attacks in the league.

Will Exeter drop after their runner-up season? Are Sale Sharks destined to leap into the playoffs? Every question surrounding PREM Rugby will soon be answered.

Here’s everything you need to know about the start of the Gallagher PREM Rugby 2026-2027 season.

When Does The Gallagher PREM Rugby Season Start?

Round 1 of the PREM Rugby season begins on Friday, Sept. 25 when Harlequins hosts Bath Rugby and Northampton Saints hosts Newcastle Red Bulls.

The Exeter Chiefs host Gloucester and Sale Sharks host Bristol Bears on Saturday, Sept. 26, before Leicester Tigers vs. Saracens on Sunday, Sept. 27 closes out Round 1.

Gallagher PREM Rugby Round 1 Fixtures

Friday, Sept. 25

  • 2:45 p.m. ET – Harlequins vs. Bath Rugby
  • 2:45 p.m. ET – Northampton Saints vs. Newcastle Red Bulls

Saturday, Sept. 26

  • 10:05 a.m. ET – Exeter Chiefs vs. Gloucester Rugby
  • 12:30 p.m. ET – Sale Sharks vs. Bristol Bears

Sunday, Sept. 27

  • 10:00 a.m. ET – Leicester Tigers vs. Saracens

Every PREM Rugby Transfer For The 2026-2027 Season

Here's every transfer to be aware of in the Gallagher PREM for the 2026-2027 season.

How To Watch The Gallagher PREM 2026-2027 Season In The United States

Every Gallagher PREM match streams live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app, giving subscribers access to every regular-season match, the playoffs and the Gallagher PREM Final throughout the 2026-27 campaign.

Who Won The Gallagher PREM In 2025-2026?

The Northampton Saints are the PREM defending champions, defeating the Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in the PREM Final last season.

How Many Rounds Are In The Gallagher PREM Rugby Season?

The season consists of 18 rounds followed by the playoffs and the PREM Final on June 19, 2027.

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