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Leinster v Bordeaux Bègles Set for 2026 Champions Cup Final in Bilbao

The match will decide whether Bordeaux Bègles retain the title or Leinster claim a fifth Champions Cup crown.

Overview

  • The Champions Cup final between Leinster and reigning champions Bordeaux Bègles kicks off at San Mamés in Bilbao on Saturday, May 23 with a 2:45 p.m. BST start time.
  • Fans in the UK and France can watch the game free on ITVX and France TV respectively, with pre-match coverage beginning about an hour before kick-off on some services.
  • Broadcasters elsewhere include Premier Sports in the UK and Ireland, FloRugby in the United States, SuperSport in South Africa and EPCR TV where no local deal exists.
  • ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK so international viewers are being advised to use a VPN to access the free stream, with recent guides recommending providers such as ExpressVPN and NordVPN for reliability.
  • Those using UK services must register accounts and hold a valid TV licence to stream live, and fans should check device compatibility and subscription or pass options if EPCR TV or regional rights are required.