Leicester Tigers will kick off the season in front of a sell-out crowd at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday (3pm).

Every single seat and terrace space for the local derby at Northampton Saints has been sold for the opening Aviva Premiership Rugby match of the campaign.

Supporters without tickets can watch live coverage on Sky Sports, kick-off is at 3pm.

Tigers return to home soil on Saturday, September 11 (5.30pm) for the first home game of the season and tickets are available now.

Welcome the defending champions back to home ground as Tigers take on Aviva Premiership Rugby newcomers Exeter Chiefs.

Book your place by contacting the Tigers ticket office on 0844 856 1880, call in at the office at Welford Road (open 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday, open until 8pm Wednesday, and 9am-5pm Saturday) or book online.

Or guarantee your place for the entire league programme with a Tigers season ticket. Contact the Tigers ticket office for more details, prices start at £280 adults.