Gallagher Premiership Fixtures 2026/27: Where to Park at Every Ground in England's Top Flight
Round One throws up five must-watch fixtures on the weekend of 25–27 September — here's how to book a stress-free parking spot near every Gallagher Premiership ground before the season kicks off.
Gallagher Premiership Rugby Fixtures 2026/27: A Parking Guide for Every Club
The 2026/27 Gallagher Premiership season kicks off on Friday 25 September, and it's a season like no other: the same ten clubs return under a new franchise model, with relegation scrapped for the first time in the competition's history. Expect bumper crowds from round one, so if you're driving to a match, the smartest move is booking your parking before you set off rather than hunting for a space on the day.
Round One fixtures:
Friday 25 September, 7:45pm – Harlequins v Bath Rugby, Twickenham Stoop
Friday 25 September, 7:45pm – Northampton Saints v Newcastle Red Bulls, cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens
Saturday 26 September, 3:05pm – Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Rugby, Sandy Park
Saturday 26 September, 5:30pm – Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears, CorpAcq Stadium
Sunday 27 September, 3:00pm – Leicester Tigers v Saracens, Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium
Book Your Gallagher Premiership Matchday Parking
Book you rugby parking with JustPark today.
Lock in a confirmed space before kick-off weekend traffic builds — no circling side streets once you arrive.
Choose the price point that suits you — from budget driveways to secure off-street car parks.
Extend your session in the app if the game (or the post-match pint) runs long.
Save against on-the-day, walk-up pricing at busy grounds.
Park on quieter residential streets, away from the crush right outside the turnstiles.
Where to Park at Every Gallagher Premiership Rugby Ground
Bath Rugby – The Recreation Ground (BA2 4DS)
Book parking near The Recreation Ground
"The Rec" sits a short walk from Bath Spa station, but Bath's Clean Air Zone charges apply on approach roads every day, so a pre-booked driveway close to the ground is the easiest way in.
Bristol Bears – Ashton Gate
Reserve a space near Ashton Gate
Shared with Bristol City, this ground fills up fast on matchday, so booking ahead beats queuing for the car parks.
Exeter Chiefs – Sandy Park (EX2 7NN)
Several driveways sit within a 5–10 minute walk, handy if you're also near Digby & Sowton or Newcourt stations.
Gloucester Rugby – Kingsholm Stadium
Book Gloucester Rugby matchday parking
Many streets around the ground run resident-only schemes on matchday, so a pre-booked driveway saves the search. Gloucester fans can also join the waitlist for a season-long parking pass covering every home league match.
Harlequins – Twickenham Stoop
Reserve parking near Twickenham Stoop
Don't confuse it with Twickenham Stadium across the road; book specifically for the Stoop side to keep your walk short.
Leicester Tigers – Mattioli Woods Welford Road (LE2 7TR)
Book parking near Welford Road Stadium
Driveways within 5–15 minutes' walk put you close to both the ground and the city centre.
Newcastle Red Bulls – Kingston Park
Find parking near Kingston Park Stadium
Some of the closest driveways are just 2–3 minutes from the turnstiles, with Kingston Park Metro nearby too.
Northampton Saints – cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens (NN5 5BG)
Book parking near Franklin's Gardens
Several driveways sit within a couple of minutes' walk of the ground.
Sale Sharks – CorpAcq Stadium (M30 7EY)
Book Sale Sharks matchday parking
The ground sits in Barton-upon-Irwell, Salford, where the A57 and Barton Dock Road get busy pre-kick-off, so book close by rather than relying on the walk from Salford Quays. Sale Sharks fans can also join the waitlist for a season-long parking pass covering every home league match.
Saracens – StoneX Stadium
Reserve parking near StoneX Stadium
Driveways around Hendon and Mill Hill put you within a 10-minute walk of the ground.
Matchday Parking Restrictions to Know
Most Gallagher Premiership grounds sit in residential neighbourhoods, and several — Bath, Gloucester, Twickenham and Newcastle among them — enforce resident-only parking permits on the streets closest to the stadium on matchdays. On-street options can also carry Penalty Charge Notice risk if you're not eligible for the zone. Booking a private driveway or off-street space in advance sidesteps both problems entirely.
Quick FAQs about the Gallagher Premiership
When does the 2026/27 Gallagher Premiership season start?
The season opens on Friday 25 September 2026 with a three-day Round One running through to Sunday 27 September, and concludes with the final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 19 June 2027.
When are Gallagher Premiership fixtures announced?
The 2026/27 season structure was confirmed in May 2026, with the full round-by-round fixture list released in late July 2026 — so fixtures for a new season typically land a couple of months before kick-off.
Is the Gallagher Premiership still called that?
Officially, the competition is now known as PREM Rugby (or "Gallagher PREM" for sponsorship purposes) following a rebrand, though "Gallagher Premiership" remains the name most fans search for and use day to day.
What's the Premiership Rugby Cup, and is it different from the league?
Yes — it's a separate knockout-style domestic cup competition that runs earlier in the season alongside pre-season, involving all ten Gallagher Premiership clubs, with its own pool stage and final distinct from the league table.
Is there parking right next to the stadium on matchdays?
Space closest to most grounds is limited and heavily restricted to residents on matchdays. Booking a private driveway or off-street space in advance is the most reliable way to get near the ground without the last-minute scramble.
Live Near a Gallagher Premiership Ground? Turn Matchdays Into Income
If you're within walking distance of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Gloucester, Harlequins, Leicester, Newcastle, Northampton, Sale or Saracens' home ground, your driveway is worth more on matchday than you might think. These grounds range from 10,200 seats at Kingston Park up to 27,000 at Ashton Gate, and every one of them fills up for 18 rounds of league fixtures plus cup and derby weekends.
Hosts near sports grounds and arenas can earn up to 57% more annually by renting out their driveway with JustPark, and setting higher rates specifically for fixture days is simple — here's how to manage your space's pricing for matchdays. It takes minutes to list, and with a full season ahead, the demand is there every other weekend.
Ready for Kick-Off
With ten grounds, eighteen rounds and a season unlike any other in the competition's history, the one thing you don't want to leave to chance is parking. Book ahead, arrive relaxed, and get to your seat in time for kick-off.
