EPCR have today confirmed the fixture dates, kick-off times and broadcasters for rounds 1 to 4 of the 2017/18 European Champions Cup.
Drawn in Pool 4, Munster open their new campaign away to Castres Olympique, whom they face for the first time since 2012, at the Stade Pierre-Antoine on Sunday October 15th at 1pm (Irish).
For the second consecutive season Munster go head-to-head with Racing 92 in the pool stages and will welcome Ronan O’Gara and Donnacha Ryan back to Thomond Park in round 2, on Saturday October 21st at 5.30pm.
In completing the familiar look to Pool 4, for the third season in a row Munster are home and away to Leicester Tigers in December.
As with the previous two years, Munster host Tigers at Thomond Park in round 3, Saturday December 9th at 7.45pm, ahead of the return encounter at Welford Road the following weekend, Sunday December 17th at 5.30pm.
Details of round 5 and 6 fixtures will be confirmed by EPCR following the completion of round 4 in December.
Champions Cup Tickets
***Due to an increase in Season Tickets, a very limited number of Cat A/Cat B tickets remain with all supporters advised to purchase early to avoid disappointment*** Pre-Sales A pre-sale of tickets will take place for MRSC members and 10 Year Ticket holders, followed by a second pre-sale to newsletter subscribers. Click here to ensure you are subscribed to the Munster Rugby newsletter and receive notifications. General Release Champions Cup tickets go on general release on the following dates.- Racing, September 1st
- Leicester, October 13th
- Castres, November 24th