Leicester Tigers can confirm that the home game against Sale Sharks will be played on Monday, December 27 (kick-off 3pm).
Neighbours Leicester City FC have a home fixture on Sunday, December 26, but Tigers and Sale have agreed to play on Bank Holiday Monday.
Neighbours Leicester City FC have a home fixture on Sunday, December 26, but Tigers and Sale have agreed to play on Bank Holiday Monday.
“December 27 has traditionally been the date for Christmas fixtures at Welford Road, including many of the old Barbarians occasions,” said Leicester Tigers managing director David Clayton.
“Last year we had a capacity 24,000 crowd for our fixture against Sale Sharks two days after Christmas and we look forward to welcoming another big family crowd this year.”
Tickets for all Tigers home matches in the new season go on sale next week.
