The English Premier League will return in September
The Gallagher Prem will return to fans’ screens in September with many fans ready to take their seats – in the stands or at home – for some domestic rugby.
The Excellent English hasn’t been in action since last season’s finale on June 21. It was at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham where Northampton Saints won trophy for the third time, beating Exeter Chiefs. Exeter may have lost the final, but they had a remarkable run, becoming the first ever third-placed team to reach the exhibition.
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Saints will be looking to retain silverware this campaign, but clubs such as Saracens, Bath and Sale will also have the trophy on their minds.
All stories from the upcoming season are ready to go and below is all the information you need to start your campaign.
Key information about Gallagher Prem
- Dates: Fri 25 Sep 2026 – Sat 19 Jun 2027
- Current holder: Northampton Saints
- Teams: Bath, Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Red Bulls, Northampton Saints, Sale Sharks, Saracens
- See the complete list of appointments here
Courtney Lawes of Sale Sharks arrives with teammates ahead of the PREM Rugby Cup match between Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby at CorpAcq Stadium on September 6, 2026 in Salford, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)
Related: Premiership Rugby Stadium Guide
The start of the season will start in two places at the same time. That is correct. The organizers started the campaign with two matches starting at 19:45 local time. They will be in London and Northampton.
Harlequins will host 2025 winners Bath at the Stoop, while defending champions Northampton Saints welcome Newcastle Red Bulls. Both games will be available to watch for fans in the UK on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Below is a complete guide and a complete overview of the opening weekend.
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Gallagher Prem game for the first weekend
All times in BST
Friday 25.09.2026
- Harlequins v Bath
The Stoop, London
Start: 19.45 hours - Northampton Saints v Newcastle Red Bulls
Franklin Gardens, Northampton
Start: 19.45 hours
Saturday 26.09.2026
- Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester
Sandy Park
Start: 15.05 hours - Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears
Corpacq Stadium, Salford
Start: 5:30 p.m
Sunday 27.09.2026
- Leicester Tigers v Saracens
Welford Road, Leicester
Kick-off: 3pm, live on ITV1
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