Gallagher Premiership 2025-26: Semi-Finals, Fixtures and How to Watch
The 2025-26 Gallagher Premiership season has moved into its semi-final stage following 18 rounds of regular-season play. Northampton Saints, Bath Rugby, Leicester Tigers, and Exeter Chiefs remain in contention for the title, with the final set to take place at Allianz Stadium Twickenham on Saturday, 20 June 2026.
Play-off schedule and match details
The semi-final fixtures pit the league’s top four teams against one another to determine who reaches the final. Northampton Saints, who finished the regular season as top seeds with a five-point lead, host Leicester Tigers on Friday, 12 June, at 7.45pm BST at cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens. On Saturday, 13 June, at 3.00pm BST, Bath Rugby will host Exeter Chiefs at The Rec.
Did You Know? Bath Rugby enters this year’s play-offs as the reigning champions, having defeated Leicester Tigers in the June 2025 final to secure their first Premiership title in 29 years.
League structure and future outlook
The current 10-team structure of the Premiership is set to remain stable following the decision to scrap promotion and relegation at the end of this season. While the league is currently ringfenced, Prem Rugby is actively inviting applications from new franchises with the goal of expanding the competition to 12 clubs by the 2029-30 season.
Expert Insight: The movement toward a ringfenced model signals a shift toward financial stability for existing franchises. By removing the immediate pressure of relegation, clubs may be better positioned to invest in long-term infrastructure and coaching stability, though this change removes the historical competitive mechanism that previously defined the league’s bottom-table battles.
Broadcasting and viewership
UK viewers can access all 93 matches of the 2025-26 season via TNT Sports. Coverage is available through the HBO Max service, as well as via Sky, BT, EE, and Virgin Media packages. The final on 20 June will be broadcast free-to-air on ITV and the ITVX streaming service. International fans can access live streams through providers including FloRugby in the US, Stan Sport in Australia, and Sky Sport in New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current champions of the Gallagher Premiership?
Bath Rugby are the current champions, having won the title in the 2024-25 season.
Are there any matches remaining after the semi-finals?
Yes, the winners of the two semi-final matches will compete in the Gallagher Prem final at Allianz Stadium Twickenham on Saturday, 20 June 2026.
Will there be relegation from the Premiership this season?
No, promotion and relegation have been scrapped from the end of the 2025-26 season, and the league is currently ringfenced.
Which of the remaining four teams do you believe has the strongest momentum heading into the final stages of the tournament?