Bristol Harlequins RFC are pleased to release the full fixture schedule ahead of the 2025/26 season, including an exciting series of pre-season matches throughout August and a competitive league calendar running from October to April.
With home support stronger than ever and preparations well underway, the stage is set for what promises to be a thrilling season of rugby at Valhalla and beyond.
Pre-Season Fixtures – August 2025
The squad will warm up for the league campaign with four valuable pre-season fixtures. These matches will give coaches the chance to assess combinations, give players minutes, and build momentum heading into October.
Saturday 9th August – Away vs Cleve II
Saturday 16th August – Home – Opponent TBC
Saturday 23rd August – Home vs Kingswood XV
Saturday 30th August – Home Double Header vs Yate RFC: 2nd XV vs Yate 2s, followed by 1st XV vs Yate 1s
These fixtures are a great opportunity for supporters to get behind the squad early. Kick-off times and further details will be confirmed closer to each date.
League Action Begins – Saturday 4th October
The 2025/26 league season begins at Valhalla with a highly anticipated fixture against local rivals Bristol Telephone Area. The season spans from early October through to late April, with 18 fixtures across seven months of grassroots rugby.
Key League Dates
Season Opener: Saturday 4th October – Home vs Bristol Telephone Area
Derby Fixtures:
🔹 Saturday 04th October - Home vs Bristol Telephone Area
🔹 Saturday 13th December – Home vs Old Redcliffians III
🔹 Saturday 21st March – Away vs Old Redcliffians III
🔹 Saturday 25th April – Away vs Bristol Telephone Area
Final Match of 2025: Saturday 20th December – Away vs Gordano II
First Fixture of 2026: Saturday 10th January – Home vs Midsomer Norton II
Final Game of the Season: Saturday 25th April – Away vs Bristol Telephone Area
Full League Fixture List – 2025/26 Season
October 2025
04 Oct – Home vs Bristol Telephone Area
11 Oct – Away vs Midsomer Norton II
18 Oct – Home vs Old Sulians
November 2025
08 Nov – Away vs Winscombe II
22 Nov – Home vs Yatton
29 Nov – Away vs Clevedon II
December 2025
06 Dec – Home vs Nailsea & Backwell II
13 Dec – Home vs Old Redcliffians III
20 Dec – Away vs Gordano II
January 2026
10 Jan – Home vs Midsomer Norton II
17 Jan – Away vs Old Sulians
24 Jan – Home vs Winscombe II
February 2026
14 Feb – Away vs Yatton
28 Feb – Home vs Clevedon II
March 2026
07 Mar – Away vs Nailsea & Backwell II
21 Mar – Away vs Old Redcliffians III
April 2026
11 Apr – Home vs Gordano II
25 Apr – Away vs Bristol Telephone Area
The club looks forward to seeing strong support throughout the campaign, both at home and away. Updates on kick-off times, matchday squads, and post-match reports will be shared regularly across our platforms.
For fixture changes, sponsorship opportunities, or any club enquiries, please contact us directly.
