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Game Plan | European blockbuster in Leicester

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Get yourself prepared for Saturday afternoon's European blockbuster at Mattioli Woods Welford Road with The Game Plan.

Ahead of the fourteenth meeting between Leicester Tigers and Leinster Rugby, kicking off at 3.15pm, there is plenty to enjoy for fans of all ages. 

The Irish side sit atop the Pool 4 table going into the final round of this season's Investec Champions Cup, which Dan McKellar's team are in third and looking to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the 23/24 campaign.

Key Timings

  • 12.00pm - Final Whistle and Junior Tigers Club OPEN
  • 12.15pm - DJ begins in Plaza Marquee
  • 1.30pm - Turnstiles OPEN
  • 1.50pm - The Plaza Prowl
  • 3.00pm - DJ finishes (first set) in Plaza Marquee
  • 3.15pm - Kick Off: Leicester Tigers v Leinster Rugby
  • 5.00pm - DJ begins (second set) in Plaza Marquee
  • 5.30pm - Stade Francais v DHL Stormers LIVE on TNT Sports in Final Whistle

Pre-Match

Get your matchday underway on The Plaza with plenty on offer for fans of all ages, including a DJ under the marquee to get things bouncing ahead of the game, as well as the TryLine Tussle, Dartboard and Kicking Challenge for the youngsters to enjoy.

You can also fuel up with a host of food and beverage offerings available on The Plaza or in the Final Whistle.

Inside the Final Whistle, The Junior Tigers Club (JTC) is also open from midday with the Batak Board, Table Tennis, Nintendo Switches and a visit from members of the Senior Squad to get a selfie or signature. Attendees can also win the chance to lead the team out as Junior Mascot at 3.15pm.

Club Partners Wilo, with their Hook-A-Duck game, are on The Plaza and supporters can also sample the tasty treats on offer from Valeo and Kings.

At 1.50pm, get involved in The Plaza Prowl - which will see the squad make their way from Hotel Brooklyn, through supporters and on to the field ahead of the battle. Find out more HERE about The Plaza Prowl.

The Club Shop - located under Hotel Brooklyn - is open from 10.00am, while the Europcar Stand store opens at 12.00pm with special offers available for fans.

Half-Time

After grabbing something from the bar or food outlets in your stand, make your way back to your spot to enjoy the half-time entertainment including the Jaffa Zorb Race and The Ultimate Big Boot, brought to you by De Montfort University.

Full-Time

Stick around after the match to meet players as they make their way around the Mattioli Woods Welford Road pitch, including a chance to get a picture with your favourite player, and then head back into the Final Whistle to watch Stade Francais and DHL Stormers face off in their Pool 4 fixture.

Alternatively, grab a drink and snack from the bar and head out on to The Plaza to enjoy the second set from our resident DJ to start your Saturday evening off in style.