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Rugby Knockout Stages Schedule: Investec & European Challenge Cups

This weekend (April 3 – 5, 2026) is a massive one for northern hemisphere rugby as domestic leagues (URC, Gallagher Premiership and French Top 14) take a break for the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 knockout stages.

Investec Champions Cup

Where to watch: FloRugby (USA), EPCR TV (Global)

DateMatchupTime (ET)Venue
Fri, Apr 3Northampton Saints vs. Castres Olympique3:00 PMcinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
Sat, Apr 4RC Toulon vs. Stormers10:00 AMStade Mayol
Sat, Apr 4Bath Rugby vs. Saracens10:00 AMThe Recreation Ground
Sat, Apr 4Stade Toulousain vs. Bristol Bears12:30 PMStade Toulousain
Sat, Apr 4Glasgow Warriors vs. Bulls12:30 PMScotstoun Stadium
Sat, Apr 4Harlequins vs. Sale Sharks3:00 PMTwickenham Stoop
Sun, Apr 5Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Leicester Tigers10:00 AMAndré Moga Stadium
Sun, Apr 5Leinster Rugby vs. Edinburgh Rugby12:30 PMAviva Stadium

European Challenge Cup

Where to watch: FloRugby (USA), EPCR TV (Global)

DateMatchupTime (ET)Venue
Fri, Apr 3Connacht Rugby vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks3:00 PMDexcom Stadium
Sat, Apr 4Exeter Chiefs vs. Munster Rugby7:30 AMSandy Park
Sat, Apr 4Montpellier Hérault vs. USA Perpignan7:30 AMSepteo Stadium
Sat, Apr 4Benetton Rugby vs. Cardiff Rugby12:30 PMStadio Monigo
Sat, Apr 4Ulster Rugby vs. Ospreys3:00 PMAffidea Stadium
Sat, Apr 4Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Stade Rochelais3:00 PMKingston Park
Sun, Apr 5Stade Français vs. Dragons RFC7:30 AMStade Jean Bouin
Sun, Apr 5Zebre Parma vs. Section Paloise (Pau)12:30 PMStadio Sergio Lanfranchi

Major League Rugby

Where to watch: The Rugby Network (TRN) (USA/International), FS1/FS2 (Select Matches)

DateMatchupTime (ET)Venue
Fri, Apr 3Seattle Seawolves vs. Old Glory DC10:30 PMStarfire Stadium
Sat, Apr 4Anthem Rugby Carolina vs. Chicago Hounds1:00 PMAmerican Legion Memorial Stadium
Sat, Apr 4California Legion vs. New England Free Jacks7:00 PMSnapdragon Stadium

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