2016/17 Aviva Premiership fixtures announced

The 2016/17 Aviva Premiership fixtures have today been announced, meaning supporters can now pencil some mouthwatering fixtures in the diary.

Prominent amongst a number of entertaining encounters will be the Club’s hosting of a spectacular match against one of our fiercest rivals, Leicester Tigers, at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 8^th April. To celebrate the meeting of these historic foes, we have planned a festival of entertainment for all the family before and after the whistle is blown. Full details and information on how to get your hands on tickets for this fantastic day will be released soon*.

The competition will be tough from the outset, with Bath Rugby opening their campaign at Franklin’s Gardens against Northampton Saints on Saturday 3^rd September. The first home game of the season takes place the following week, as Newcastle Falcons arrive at the Recreation Ground  on Saturday 10^th September.

The last home game of the regular season comes against old local foes Gloucester on Saturday 29^th April. To add to the West Country derbies with Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs, supporters will be delighted to welcome back to the Aviva Premiership Bristol, who will visit the Recreation Ground on Friday 18^th November.     

European competition kicks off in mid-October, Bath having been drawn in an intriguing European Rugby Challenge Cup pool with local rivals Bristol and Cardiff Blues, with Pau adding a Gallic flavour to the proceedings. Meanwhile, the Anglo-Welsh Cup returns this season – following a hiatus last season due to the Rugby World Cup – commencing the first week of November. The exact dates of these fixtures will be announced soon.

Where possible, all Bath Rugby home fixtures that aren’t televised will kick-off on Saturdays at 15.00, with the TV coverage of Rounds 1-8 having been confirmed today.  

Supporters' first opportunity to see the men in Blue, Black and White in action will come during the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s at Sandy Park on Saturday 23rd July. Bath have been named in a pool with hosts Exeter Chiefs, along with Bristol  and Wasps.

*This fantastic day is included in the season ticket package and there will be priority access for Season Ticket Holders to buy additional tickets, followed by access for our Premium Members and Members. The game will then go on general sale, currently anticipated in time for the start of the season. More details on tickets prices, how to book and travel details will be released in due course.

Bath Rugby 2016/17  Fixtures:

Saturday 3rd September, kick-off 15.30 – Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby – Franklin’s Gardens

Saturday 10th September, kick-off 15.00 – Bath Rugby v Newcastle Falcons – The Rec

Saturday 17th September, kick-off 15.00 – Bath Rugby v Worcester Warriors – The Rec

Sunday 25^th September, kick-off 15.00 – Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby – Welford Road – Live on BT Sport

Saturday 1st October, kick-off 15.00 – Gloucester v Bath Rugby – Kingsholm - Live on BT Sport 

Friday 7^th October, kick-off 19.45 – Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks – The Rec – Live on BT Sport

(TBC) 14^th/15^th/16^th October - European Rugby Challenge Cup (Round 1)

(TBC) 21^st/22^nd/23^rd October - European Rugby Challenge Cup  (Round 2)

Sunday 30^th October, kick-off 15.00 – Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby – Sandy Park – Live on BT Sport

(TBC) 4^th/5^th/6^th November – Anglo-Welsh Cup (Round 1)

(TBC) 11^th/12^th/13^th November – Anglo-Welsh Cup (Round 2)

Friday 18^th November, kick-off 19.45 – Bath Rugby v Bristol Rugby – The Rec – Live on BT Sport

(TBC) 25^th/26^th/27^th November – Harlequins v Bath Rugby – Twickenham Stoop

(TBC) 3^rd/4^th/5^th December – Bath Rugby v Saracens – The Rec

(TBC) 9^th/10^th/11^th December – European Rugby Challenge Cup (Round 3) 

(TBC) 16^th/17^th/18^th December – European Rugby Challenge Cup (Round 4)

(TBC) 23^rd/24^th December – Wasps v Bath Rugby – Ricoh Arena

(TBC) 30^th/31^st/1^st December/January – Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs – The Rec

(TBC) 6th/7^th/8^th January – Newcastle Falcons v Bath Rugby – Kingston Park

(TBC) 13^th/14^th/15^th January – European Rugby Challenge Cup (Round 5)

(TBC) 20^th/21^st/22^nd January – European Rugby Challenge Cup (Round 6)

(TBC) 27^th/28^th/29^th January – Anglo-Welsh Cup (Round 3)

(TBC) 3^rd/4^th/5^th February – Anglo-Welsh Cup (Round 4)

(TBC) 10^th/11^th/12^th February – Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints – The Rec

(TBC) 17^th/18^th/19^th February – Bath Rugby v Harlequins – The Rec

(TBC) 24^th/25^th/26^th February – Bristol Rugby v Bath Rugby – Ashton Gate

(TBC) 3^rd/4^th/5^th March – Bath Rugby v Wasps – The Rec

(TBC) 10^th/11^th/12^th March – Anglo-Welsh Cup Semi-Final

Saturday 18th March – Anglo-Welsh Cup Final

(TBC) 24^th/25^th/26^th March – Saracens v Bath Rugby – Allianz Park

Saturday 1^st April - European Rugby Quarter-Finals

(TBC) 7^th/8^th/9^th April – Bath Rugby v Leicester Tigers – Twickenham Stadium*

(TBC) 14^th/15^th/16^th April – Worcester Warriors v Bath Rugby – Sixways

21^st/22^nd April - European Rugby Semi-Finals

(TBC) 28^th/29^th/30^th April – Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby – The Rec

Saturday 6^th May - Sale Sharks v Bath Rugby – AJ Bell Stadium

Friday 12^th May - European Rugby Challenge Cup Final

Saturday 20^th May – Aviva Premiership Semi-Finals

Saturday 27^th May – Aviva Premiership Final