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European Rugby Finals 2026: EPCR Challenge Cup & Investec Champions Cup
Date:5/22/2026 - 5/23/2026
Time:22 and 23 May
Where:San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
The San Mamés stadium will stage two of the most prestigious competitions in continental rugby: the EPCR Challenge Cup and the Investec Champions Cup. Over the weekend, Bilbao will become the epicentre of European rugby, bringing together the best clubs and thousands of fans from different countries. A top-level sporting event that promises excitement, intensity and a unique international environment. The EPCR Finals are the European club season’s climax. Beyond the sporting spectacle, Bilbao will host a lively atmosphere with the arrival of international fans, other activities alongside the sporting event and a notable performance for Bilbao and Bizkaia in the European sporting panorama. The Investec Champions Cup finals and the EPCR Challenge Cup each season bring together the best clubs in European rugby from leagues such as the French Top 14, the English Premiership and the United Rugby Championship. In recent years, historic teams such as Leinster, Toulouse, Saracens, Munster, La Rochelle and Exeter have been involved in some of the most memorable finals, with international players and world champions on the pitch. The Investec Champions Cup is considered the northern hemisphere’s top club competition, while the Challenge Cup offers top-level, highly competitive matches. Both finals guarantee intensity, strategy and pure spectacle. San Mamés, one of southern Europe’s most emblematic stadiums, will be the perfect setting to host this great international rugby event. If you are planning to travel to Bizkaia to enjoy the finals, you will find a wide range of accommodation, food and cultural options to complement the sporting experience. Beyond the intensity of rugby in Bilbao, the city has coastlines, heritage, nature and leisure activities to make the trip a complete experience.Bilbao hosts the big European Rugby Weekend
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If you are planning to visit Bizkaia on those dates, Getxo is an excellent option for your stay. Just 20 minutes from Bilbao city centre, it allows you to combine the atmosphere of the major event with the tranquillity of the coast, excellent gastronomy and a privileged seaside setting.