The full 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup pool stage schedule is here. Instead of checking for fixture changes all season, sync the official digital calendar and every match will update automatically whenever dates or kick-off times change.
Get the official 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup calendar here.
Key Dates: 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup
- Pool Stage Round 1: 16–18 October 2026
- Pool Stage Round 2: 23–25 October 2026
- Pool Stage Round 3: 11–13 December 2026
- Pool Stage Round 4: 18–20 December 2026
- Round of 16: 9–11 April 2027
- Quarter-finals: 16–18 April 2027
- Semi-finals: 30 April – 2 May 2027
- Investec Champions Cup Final: 22 May 2027, OL Stadium, Lyon
2026/27 Investec Champions Cup Pool Stage Fixtures
The pool stage hits top gear from the very first whistle across the weekend of 16, 17 and 18 October 2026. Back-to-back champions Union Bordeaux Bègles launch their title defence away at Gloucester Rugby, a chance to avenge two pool defeats suffered at Kingsholm in 2022/23, before a Round 2 meeting with a DHL Stormers side expected to feature Springbok world champions Cheslin Kolbe and Siya Kolisi.
Six-time winners Stade Toulousain open against Exeter Chiefs before a first-ever trip to the Lions in Johannesburg, while URC champions Leinster Rugby begin their pursuit of a fifth star away at ASM Clermont Auvergne.
With blockbuster fixtures across all four pools, syncing the official calendar is the easiest way to stay on top of every match, including any fixture changes throughout the season.
How to Sync the Investec Champions Cup Fixtures
The official Investec Champions Cup digital calendar, powered by ECAL, works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook and Microsoft 365. Follow the full competition or just your club, with fixtures updating automatically whenever schedules change.
Setup instructions:
- Visit the official Investec Champions Cup digital calendar here.
- Choose the full competition or your favourite club.
- Select Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook or Microsoft 365.
- Confirm the subscription.
Note: Your subscription stays up to date automatically. If a fixture is rescheduled or a kick-off time changes, your calendar updates instantly across all your connected devices, including local kick-off times and broadcast information.
Get the official 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup calendar here.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup start?
The pool stage begins across the weekend of 16, 17 and 18 October 2026, opening with Gloucester Rugby against defending champions Union Bordeaux Bègles at Kingsholm Stadium.
When and where is the 2027 final?
The Investec Champions Cup Final takes place on Saturday, 22 May 2027 at Lyon’s OL Stadium, with the EPCR Challenge Cup Final held there the previous evening on Friday, 21 May 2027.
Can I sync only my club’s fixtures?
Yes. Select your specific club instead of the full competition, and your calendar will sync only that team’s matches. You can sync the official 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup calendar here.
Will my calendar update if a match is moved?
Yes. The synced calendar automatically updates any adjustments to kick-off times or broadcast slots throughout the season on your device.
Never miss a moment of the Road to Lyon. Get the official 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup calendar here.
