Reigning Gallagher PREM champions Northampton Saints will visit Ashton Gate on Family Day in BS3 for Bristol Bears’ first home fixture of the 2026/27 campaign as the league fixtures are officially confirmed.
Pat Lam’s side will welcome the Saints to Ashton Gate in round two on Saturday, October 3rd (3.05pm KO, live on TNT Sports), with supporters able to secure their seats now as tickets for Gallagher PREM Rounds 1-9 are on sale.
The opening home game of the new PREM season against Saints sees the return of Family Day, with tickets available from just £1 for children. Under-19 and Under-12 Season Ticket holders can claim a free ticket, while Members receive £5 off to make it the perfect occasion for families to kick off the new campaign together.
The Bears begin the new league campaign a week earlier with a trip to Sale Sharks on Saturday, September 26th (5.30pm KO, live on TNT Sports), before travelling to Saracens in Round Three.
HOME COMFORTS IN BS3
Following the opening away fixtures, Bears return to Ashton Gate for a blockbuster run of home matches.
Exeter Chiefs visit BS3 on Saturday, October 24th (5.30pm KO, live on TNT Sports) on PREM’s Derby Weekend, with Members getting £5 off tickets, before Leicester Tigers arrive under the Friday night lights on October 30th (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports), completing an exciting opening block of home fixtures.
All three of these fixtures go on priority sale from 8.30am today (Tuesday, July 28th) with general sale from Tuesday, August 11th (10am).
FESTIVE DOUBLE-HEADER
After the visit of Munster in the Investec Champions Cup, supporters can look forward to another bumper Christmas schedule at Ashton Gate, with Harlequins the visitors on Sunday, December 20th (3pm KO) before Newcastle Red Bulls arrive on Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26th, 3pm KO).
The festive double-header promises two unmissable occasions in BS3 during one of the highlights of the Gallagher PREM calendar.
The Festive Fixtures go on priority sale on Monday, August 24th (10am) with general sale from Tuesday, August 25th (10am).
BIG DAY OUT WEST COUNTRY DERBY
For the third edition of Big Day Out at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Pat Lam’s side will take on West Country rivals Gloucester on Saturday, April 17th, with kick-off at 3.05pm.
Tickets for Big Day Out will go on sale on Tuesday, August 18th, with Season Ticket holders able to claim their free ticket. Following supporter consultation, Season Ticket holders in the Lansdown Stand and Dolman Stand Centre will be able to claim their ticket in Premium category areas, allowing supporters who have purchased a Season Ticket in Ashton Gate’s premium seating areas to secure a like-for-like seat at Principality Stadium.
SEASON TICKETS
Secure your Bristol Bears Season Ticket from just £275 for adults and £80 for U12s, with every junior ticket including a free Bears shirt.
The 15-game package includes nine Gallagher PREM fixtures, featuring Big Day Out 2027 against West Country rivals Gloucester at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday, April 17th, plus two Investec Champions Cup pool fixtures against Munster and reigning champions Bordeaux-Bègles, as well as four PREM Rugby Cup clashes with Bath, Gloucester, Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks.
MATCHDAY HOSPITALITY
Experience sport like never before with Matchday Hospitality for every Bristol Bears home fixture in the 2026/27 season on sale from 2pm on Tuesday, July 28th.
From exciting new hospitality packages for the 2026/27 campaign to our established fan favourites, secure your truly elevated matchday at Ashton Gate Stadium and experience every try, tackle and triumph from the best seats in the house.
Whether you’re looking to entertain clients, celebrate a special occasion, or simply enjoy a premium matchday experience, we have a range of packages to suit every need.
Or take your place at every home fixture with Seasonal Hospitality. Choose The Bridge for an all-inclusive premium experience that’s perfect for hosting clients, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of The Crossbar and make every matchday one to remember.
To find out more information or to enquire about our matchday packages, call our Hospitality team on 0117 963 0630 or email hospitality@ashtongate.co.uk.
