Stormers v Ulster: Date, Kick-off Time, TV and Venue
Ulster travel to Cape Town to face DHL Stormers on Saturday 31 October 2026 in Round 5 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Kick-off is at 12.45pm GMT in the UK and Ireland, which is 2.45pm South African Standard Time at DHL Stadium.
Stormers v Ulster: match details
- Fixture: DHL Stormers v Ulster Rugby
- Competition: BKT United Rugby Championship, Round 5
- Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Kick-off: 12.45pm GMT (UK and Ireland) / 2.45pm SAST (Cape Town)
- Venue: DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa
- UK and Ireland TV: Premier Sports 2
- Streaming: Premier Player for eligible subscribers; URC.tv availability depends on local broadcast rights
- Ulster: Away fixture
Ulster’s second South African away match
The Cape Town fixture completes Ulster’s two-match South African trip in the opening weeks of the 2026/27 URC season. Richie Murphy’s squad are scheduled to play the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 24 October before moving on to face the Stormers seven days later.
That makes the Stormers match the second consecutive away fixture in South Africa and the final league outing before Ulster’s next scheduled URC match, away to Cardiff Rugby on Saturday 5 December.
What time is Stormers v Ulster?
Kick-off is scheduled for 12.45pm in the UK and Ireland on Saturday 31 October. The UK clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, so this fixture takes place in GMT, not BST. In Cape Town, the corresponding time is 2.45pm SAST.
Supporters checking an older fixture graphic or a South African listing should note the two-hour difference on matchday.
Where is Stormers v Ulster being played?
The match takes place at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, rather than at Ulster’s home ground in Belfast. It is a BKT URC regular-season fixture, with Stormers as the home side.
How to watch Stormers v Ulster on TV
Premier Sports 2 is listed to show the game in the UK and Ireland, with Premier Player available for eligible subscribers. URC.tv is a further streaming option where territorial rights permit. Broadcasters and channel allocations can still change, so check the latest listings close to kick-off.
When will the Ulster team be announced?
Ulster’s starting XV and replacements for the Stormers fixture have not yet been confirmed at the time this preview is prepared. Official team selections are normally announced closer to matchday. We will add the confirmed Ulster lineup and any relevant team news when published rather than carry forward the side selected for a different match.
What follows the Stormers trip?
Ulster’s next scheduled URC fixture after Cape Town is Cardiff Rugby v Ulster on Saturday 5 December, followed by a home match against Ospreys on Friday 18 December. See our complete Ulster Rugby 2026/27 fixture guide for the full season schedule and the European fixtures between league rounds.
Stormers v Ulster: frequently asked questions
When is the Stormers v Ulster game?
Saturday 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 12.45pm GMT in the UK and Ireland.
What is the local kick-off time in Cape Town?
2.45pm SAST on Saturday 31 October.
What channel is Stormers v Ulster on?
The match is listed on Premier Sports 2 in the UK and Ireland.
Is Ulster at home or away?
Ulster are away. The Stormers are the home side at DHL Stadium, Cape Town.
Has the Ulster starting XV been announced?
No confirmed starting XV for this match has been included at this stage. The official team sheet will be added when available.