How to watch Gloucester vs Bordeaux: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

Gloucester host defending champions Bordeaux-Bègles at Kingsholm on Friday 16 October as the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup gets under way.

Kick-off is at 8pm UK time, with live coverage on Premier Sports. Bordeaux begin their bid for a third successive European title, while Gloucester return to European action following their 38–31 defeat at Leicester.

What channel is Gloucester vs Bordeaux on?

Gloucester vs Bordeaux is listed live on Premier Sports 1 in the UK.

Supporters watching through Sky or Virgin Media will need a package that includes Premier Sports. The broadcaster holds the UK rights to every match in this season’s Champions Cup.

Can I live stream Gloucester vs Bordeaux?

Yes. Subscribers can watch through the Premier Sports website or app.

Premier Sports is also available as a paid add-on through Amazon Prime Video. A standard Prime subscription alone does not include the channel.

The broadcaster’s subscription and streaming guide explains the different ways to access coverage, including streaming access for customers subscribing through Sky.

What time does Gloucester vs Bordeaux kick off?

The match starts at 8pm BST on Friday 16 October 2026 at Kingsholm Stadium.

It is the opening fixture in Pool 3, with Italian referee Gianluca Gnecchi taking charge.

Gloucester vs Bordeaux team news

Arthur Clark returns to Gloucester’s starting side after missing the Leicester defeat through injury. He partners Jean Kleyn in the second row, with Dewi Lake captaining the hosts from hooker.

Bordeaux have made two notable positional changes. Ben Tameifuna starts at lock, while regular scrum-half Maxime Lucu moves to fly-half alongside Martin Page-Relo.

Yoram Moefana and Nicolas Depoortere form the centre partnership, with Louis Bielle-Biarrey starting on the wing. Both sides have named their teams, which are available through the official EPCR match centre.

Gloucester confirmed team

Starting XV: George Barton; Will Joseph, Max Llewellyn, Seb Atkinson, Ben Loader; Charlie Atkinson, Dan Robson; Dian Bleuler, Dewi Lake (captain), Ciaran Knight; Jean Kleyn, Arthur Clark; Deian Gwynne, Jac Morgan, Jack Clement.

Replacements: Seb Blake, Val Rapava-Ruskin, Eliot Salt, Freddie Thomas, Will Trenholm, Lewis Ludlow, Caolan Englefield, Will Knight.

Bordeaux confirmed team

Starting XV: Salesi Rayasi; Pablo Uberti, Nicolas Depoortere, Yoram Moefana, Louis Bielle-Biarrey; Maxime Lucu (captain), Martin Page-Relo; Jefferson Poirot, Maxime Lamothe, Sipili Falatea; Cameron Woki, Ben Tameifuna; Marko Gazzotti, Temo Matiu, Tom Willis.

Replacements: Connor Sa, Matis Perchaud, Lasha Pkhakadze, Adam Zapedowski, Pierre Bochaton, Elyjah Ibsaiene, Xan Mousques, Romain Buros.

Watching Gloucester vs Bordeaux outside the UK

In France, beIN Sports 1 will show the match, with kick-off at 9pm local time, as confirmed in Bordeaux’s official team announcement.

In the United States, Champions Cup coverage is available through FloRugby.