The final home appearances of 2024 is here!
Alongside the action guaranteed to deliver a memorable match, with both sides sitting near the top of the league table, fans can enjoy a host of fun-filled, festive activities before and after the game.
Get down to Mattioli Woods Welford Road early on Saturday afternoon to enjoy Christmas drinks, food and - for the kids - Santa's Grotto in the Junior Tigers Club.
Then, after the match, stick around for LIVE MUSIC from one of Leicester's most popular bands - Rockska - who are rebranding as Welfeds for their first appearance at Tigers HQ!
Check out THE GAME PLAN for all the information you need...
KEY TIMINGS
- 12.30pm:
- LIVE MUSIC: DJ in the Marquee
- Junior Tigers Club & Santa's Grotto OPENS
- The Final Whistle bar OPENS
- 1.40pm - The Plaza Prowl
- 3.05pm - Kick Off: Leicester Tigers v Bristol Bears
- 5.00pm - LIVE MUSIC: The 'Welfeds' take over Tigers
- 5.30pm - LIVE on BIG SCREENS: Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs
PRE-MATCH
The festive season is best spent with Tigers Family. Get down early to Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday to make the most of matchday for this season's Festive Fixture, including a host of Christmas fun for fans of all ages - including Reindeer Rodeo and Santa's Grotto!
The Club Shop is the perfect place to start the day, whether it be to pick up the last gifts on your Christmas list or get decked out for the remainder of the day in Leicester Tigers colours.
From 12.30pm, our resident DJ will be under the marquee to get the party started, while there will also be a host of enjoyable food and beverage offerings for supporters to enjoy - including Christmas drinks, mulled wine and the brand-new Pick & Mix, as well as fan favourites: The Flying Cow, Coffee & Waffles and Currywurst, plus much more! Club Partners Valeo Foods and voco Hotel will also be on The Plaza with goodies for supporters to enjoy.
The Junior Tigers Club, including Santa's Grotto, and the Final Whistle bar open from 12.30pm. Meet Santa, Mrs Claus, Welford, Stealth and members of the men's and women's squads, plus the chance be in with a chance of winning a wish list from The Club Shop.
Take part in The Plaza Prowl at 1.40pm, when the squad make their way from voco Hotel into the stadium.
POST-MATCH
Stick around after the game to meet the players, score a selfie or get some kit signed by the players. The squad will make their way around the pitch shortly after full-time.
After catching up with Julián, Freddie, JVP and all of the team, there are two options on offer for supporters to take up and keep the party going to celebrate the festive season.
From 5.00pm, one of Leicester's most famous bands - Rockska - make their debut performance at Tigers HQ with a two hour set under the marquee to finish off 2024 at home in style! For one night only, Rockska are also rebranding as Welfeds for the special performance!
The Final Whistle Bar will also remain open to screen the final fixture from Saturday's Gallagher Premiership schedule, between Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs, on BIG SCREENS.
