Club rugby's BIGGEST competition returns to Leicester this Saturday, December 14, for Round 2 of this season's Investec Champions Cup.
Mattioli Woods Welford Road hosts a historical, first-ever meeting for two of the game's most famous clubs: Leicester Tigers and Hollywoodbets Sharks.
As well as the action on the pitch from 5.30pm, there is plenty on offer for fans before and after the game to get involved with at Tigers HQ to make a matchday of it alongside family and friends this festive season.
In addition to WHAT'S ON at the stadium, supporters can come down to Mattioli Woods Welford Road from 1.00pm to watch the day's other Investec Champions Cup matches LIVE in the Final Whistle bar. Following the game, the Final Whistle will also be showing the 8.00pm fixture between La Rochelle and Bristol Bears.
Check out THE GAME PLAN for all the information you need...
KEY TIMINGS
- 1.00pm - Final Whistle Bar OPENS
- 3.00pm - Junior Tigers Club OPENS
- 3.15pm - The Plaza OPENS
- LIVE MUSIC: DJ in the Marquee
- Food Trucks, Bars & Club Partner giveaways available
- 4.10pm - The Plaza Prowl
- 5.30pm - Kick Off: Leicester Tigers v Hollywoodbets Sharks
- 7.30pm - LIVE MUSIC: DJ in the Marquee
Pre-Match
- Investec Champions Cup LIVE ON BIG SCREENS from 1.00pm
- Junior Tigers Club (JTC) opens at 3.00pm
- DJ on The Plaza from 3.15pm until 5.15pm
Get down to the ground early to enjoy LIVE RUGBY on BIG SCREENS from 1.00pm in the Final Whistle bar before, at 3.00pm, ahead of the second game at 3.15pm, the Junior Tigers Club and Plaza opens for fans of all ages to enjoy ahead of the game.
There will be a South African-themed food offering available as well as festive-themed drinks for fans to get into the spirit! And, a brand-new Pick & Mix to stock up on and enjoy throughout the day, plus all the usual favourites.
Resident Tigers DJ will be mixing it up from 3.15pm to get the crowd going and Club Partner SPAR will be giving away goodies.
Head into The Club Shop at 3.30pm to see Leicester Tigers legend Martin Corry among other former players, who will be signing autographs and posing for photographs.
Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances have prevented Dean Richards from being able to make the game as originally advertised.
Just after 4.00pm, the current crop of players will make their way from voco Hotel to the ground through supporters in The Plaza Prowl.
Half-Time
Supporters can win prizes as part of a brand-new activation this matchday: SPAR-aoke. Sing-a-long with a Christmas favourite on the big screen for the chance to take home giveaways thanks to SPAR.
Following that, the Ultimate Big Boot - sponsored by De Montfort University - sees groups of fans take on the high ball machine with the pressure of the crowd watching on and judging every move.
Full-Time
- DJ on The Plaza from 7.30pm
- Investec Champions Cup LIVE ON BIG SCREENS from 8.00pm
The players will make their way around the feeling following the match, with giveaways for fans in the stands. Supporters who are sticking around are advised to follow the instructions of staff and stewards at all times for their safety and the safety of fellow spectators.
Following the game. the DJ will be back in the marquee from 7.30pm and the Final Whistle bar will be showing the 8.00pm Investec Champions Cup fixture between La Rochelle and Bristol Bears.
The Club Shop on The Plaza will remain open after the game and shuttle buses from the stadium to King Power Stadium, British Gas and Bede House car parks will operate until 9.30pm for fans.
