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How to watch the EPCR Challenge Cup: TV channel, key dates & fixtures

James Wilson

The EPCR Challenge Cup is an annual second-tier rugby union tournament which serves as the secondary competition to the European Champions Cup.

The 2024/25 edition of the tournament will consist of teams from eight countries - England, France, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Italy, Georgia and South Africa.

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the 2024/25 EPCR Challenge Cup.

How to watch the EPCR Challenge Cup & TV channel

Selected EPCR Challenge Cup matches will be broadcast live on Premier Sports during the 2024/25 tournament.

Two pool matches per round, two round of 16 matches and all of the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will be screened live on Premier Sports.

EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures and dates

The EPCR Challenge Cup will begin on Friday 6th December 2024 and conclude with the final at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 23rd May 2025.

  • Pool Stage (Round 1): Friday 6th December - Sunday 8th December 2024
  • Pool Stage (Round 2): Friday 13th December - Sunday 15th December 2024
  • Pool Stage (Round 3): Friday 10th January - Sunday 12th January 2025
  • Pool Stage (Round 4): Friday 17th January - Sunday 19th January 2025
  • Round of 16: Friday 4th - Sunday 6th April 2025
  • Quarter-finals: Friday 11th - Sunday 13th April 2025
  • Semi-finals: Friday 2nd May - Sunday 4th May 2025
  • Final: Friday 23rd May, Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

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