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Game Plan | League rugby returns to Leicester

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Get excited, Tigers Fans... the Gallagher Premiership is back in Leicester this weekend!

After a memorable away win to kick off the new campaign, last Saturday in Exeter, it only gets BIGGER and BETTER in Round 2 when we take on long-time rivals Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Sunday afternoon.

As well as the action on the pitch, there is plenty on ahead of the game to make a matchday of it with friends and family from midday and all you need to know is available in The Game Plan...

KEY TIMINGS

  • 12.00pm - Final Whistle Bar OPEN
  • 12.30pm - The Plaza / Junior Tigers Club OPEN
  • 12.45pm - DJ begins first set in The Plaza Marquee
  • 1.30pm - Turnstiles OPEN
  • 1.40pm - The Plaza Prowl
  • 3.00pm - Kick Off: Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby
  • 5.00pm - DJ begins second set in The Plaza Marquee

Pre-Match

The Final Whistle bar opens at midday on Sunday afternoon, before The Plaza opens at 12.30pm.

On The Plaza for the first home game of the league campaign will be inflatables for the youngsters, food and drink outlets - including a special offering from voco Hotel - and Club Partner SPAR.

And, back by popular demand, will be the club's resident DJ, mixing it up from 12.45pm inside The Plaza Marquee.

As a special treat for supporters, a trio of title-winning Leicester Tigers and England legends - Martin Corry, Tom Croft and Chris Ashton - will also be in The Club Shop for a meet-and-greet from 12.30pm.

The brand-new Sabretooths Bus will also be a part of The Plaza on Sunday, with Ben Kay and Austin Healey among the former players who will be on-site to show off their new, shiny toy! What is the bus? Find out HERE.

All remaining bars and food outlets inside the stadium will open at 1.30pm when turnstiles open ahead of the match.

Half-Time

Get yourself fueled up from a food kiosk or bar during the break before getting back to your seat to enjoy our half-time activation on-field with Club Partner STIHL.

Following that, the Ultimate Big Boot, sponsored by De Montfort University, returns on Sunday afternoon for fans to enjoy.

Full-Time

Players will make their way around the ground after the game to chat with fans, pose for pictures and sign merchandise. Supporters must not enter the field of play at any time and follow the instructions of stewards and staff to ensure the safety of themselves and others. 

The Plaza and the Final Whistle - including bars and food outlets - will be open after the game for supporters to keep the party going while the DJ mixes it up for a second set from 5.00pm in the marquee.