Posted 14th Oct 2025

Arrive early, have your tickets ready and enjoy the occasion – important info for spectators ahead of biggest Anniversary Game yet

An aerial view of The Rec, home of Bath Rugby, with Bath city centre in the background including Bath Abbey, Parade Gardens and Empire Hotel.

With more than 9,000 tickets having been snapped up for the biggest Anniversary Game yet, spectators are being encouraged to head to The Rec early on Wednesday to enjoy the occasion.

If you don’t have a ticket, please don’t attend – details of how to watch the game live on YouTube can be found below.

  • Gates and bars open at 4.30pm. Entry is available via the Riverside Gate, West Gate, South Gate (all on the riverside) and William Street Gate (click here for gate locations).
  • Entry is strictly by ticket only so please ensure you have your digital ticket ready for scanning. People without tickets will not be allowed into the ground and tickets will not be available on the evening.
  • Seats are unallocated so groups who want to sit together are encouraged to arrive early. Seating will be available in the main West Stand, South Stand, North Stand and Blocks E and F of the East Stand.
  • There is no bar in the East Stand but spectators can access The Clubhouse or Terrace Bar in the North Stand.
  • Kick-off is 6.30pm.
  • Support your team but please respect your fellow spectators, the players, officials and staff. The University of Bath and Bath Rugby do not tolerate racial or abusive language. If you witness anti-social behaviour or have any safety concerns please speak to a steward or call, text or WhatsApp 07979 181865 to report anonymously.

If you don’t have a ticket and still want to watch the match, it is being streamed live from 6.20pm here:

The Anniversary Game is proudly sponsored by Colour Studios.

University of Bath starting XV: 1 Claudius Wheeler, 2 Max Pearce (cc), 3 Alfie Griffin, 4 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, 5 Rory McKnight, 6 Tate Williams, 7 Iwan Coyle, 8 Connor Treacey (cc); 9 Isaac Mears, 10 James Linegar, 11 Tyler Offiah, 12 Will Roue, 13 Charlie Griffin, 14 Austen Emens, 15 Sam Winters. Replacements: 16 Evan Gallagher, 17 Jacob Yates, 18 Diamond Ayiehfor, 24 Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi, 20 Alex Ridgway, 21 Roman Andrews, 22 Luc Anfield, 23 Jack Woods.

Enjoy the game and thank you for your record-breaking support!

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