EPCR Media Release.
Rugby fans have sent a resounding message ahead of the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals, with General Admission tickets for the blockbuster clash between Union Bordeaux Bègles and Bath Rugby at the 42,100-captacity Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole selling out within hours of general on-sale.
The extraordinary demand underlines the scale of anticipation surrounding the Anglo-French showdown on Sunday 3 May, as two of Europe’s most exciting sides collide with a place in the Bilbao final on the line.
Premium hospitality packages are still available, offering supporters a final opportunity to experience the electric atmosphere live as Bordeaux and Bath go head-to-head in what promises to be an unforgettable semi-final encounter.
Both teams arrive in sensational form after dramatic quarter-final victories over their fierce domestic rivals. Bordeaux produced a statement performance to overcome Stade Toulousain and keep their dream of back-to-back titles alive, while Bath delivered a stunning comeback to secure a famous win against Northampton Saints.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Tickets for the 2026 Investec Champions Cup Final in Bilbao have already sold out – making it the fastest general admission sell-out in the competition’s history and highlighting unprecedented demand across the tournament.
Tickets are now also on sale for the Leinster Rugby v RC Toulon semi-final at the iconic Aviva Stadium on Saturday 2 May. Tickets are on general sale and selling fast as two European heavyweights prepare to battle it out.
Four-time champions Leinster are chasing a historic fifth star, but face a formidable challenge from three-time winners Toulon in what promises to be another epic chapter in Investec Champions Cup history. Get tickets here.
With sell-outs, soaring demand, and Europe’s elite clubs delivering high-stakes drama, the road to Bilbao is set for a thrilling climax.