Munster Rugby vs Racing 92 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Munster Rugby return to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for European opener against Racing 92
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh will host another major night of rugby on Saturday, October 17th, when Munster Rugby welcome French side Racing 92 for their opening game of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup.
The Round 1 fixture kicks off at 8pm, bringing European club rugby back to Cork as Munster begin their latest campaign in the competition.
Saturday night will mark Munster’s fourth appearance at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with the province having won all three of their previous games at the stadium. Racing 92 will provide a formidable test as Munster look to make a winning start to their European campaign in front of a home crowd on Leeside.
Match tickets are available through Ticketmaster:
https://www.ticketmaster.ie/investec-champions-cup-munster-rugby-v-cork-17-10-2026/event/180064EFE0DBC10D
A fourth Munster rugby occasion in Cork
Since hosting its first rugby match in November 2022, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh has become a venue for some memorable occasions involving Munster Rugby.
The stadium’s rugby story began on November 10th, 2022, when Munster defeated South Africa A 28-14 in front of 41,400 supporters. The historic fixture set a record attendance for a rugby match in the province.
Munster returned in February 2024 to face the Crusaders, the New Zealand Super Rugby side, with 40,885 supporters witnessing a dramatic 21-19 victory for the province.
The most recent occasion came in December 2025, when Munster hosted Gloucester in the Investec Champions Cup. A crowd of 36,208 watched Munster secure an impressive 31-3 bonus-point win, setting a record attendance for a Champions Cup fixture in Munster.
Those three victories provide the backdrop to Saturday night’s meeting with Racing 92, as SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh prepares to host another significant occasion in Munster’s European campaign.
Munster Rugby at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
| Date | Fixture | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 10th, 2022 | Munster v South Africa A | Munster 28-14 South Africa A | 41,400 |
| February 3rd, 2024 | Munster v Crusaders | Munster 21-19 Crusaders | 40,885 |
| December 13th, 2025 | Munster v Gloucester | Munster 31-3 Gloucester | 36,208 |
| October 17th, 2026 | Munster v Racing 92 | Investec Champions Cup – Round 1 | — |
Match details
Fixture: Munster Rugby v Racing 92
Competition: Investec Champions Cup – Round 1
Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Kick-off: 8pm
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
Ticket information:
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