Loughborough Lightning are playing Leicester Tigers in the JAECOO Next Gen Cup on Saturday (kick-off: 2pm), at Loughborough University.
The eagerly anticipated East Midlands Derby falls in the final round of the pool stages of this year’s competition, as both teams go in search of their first win of the 2026/27 season and to claim local bragging rights.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE TITLES BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AHEAD OF THE MATCH
PLEASE CLICK ON THE TITLES BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AHEAD OF THE MATCH
TICKETS
Tickets are available to purchase online ahead of the game by clicking HERE – and are available to purchase pitch side in person on matchday.
- Adult (over 16) – £10
- Concessions* (Lboro Uni & Lboro Students' Union Staff, 65 yrs+, Non-Lboro Uni/ College student Valid eligibility ID required at the door) – £7.50
- Accessibility & Carer* match ticket – £10
- Student (Current Loughborough University** or College student) – £1
* You may be asked for your eligibility at the door
** Valid student ID required at the door
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
- This fixture is included in your Loughborough Lightning season ticket.
- Please have your season ticket confirmation email ready when you arrive. You will not receive a separate e-ticket.
- Please note: This is a standing-only event. There is no seating available.
- Loughborough Lightning 2026/27 Season Tickets are still on sale priced from £70 adult and £25 child. To purchase yours or for more information, please click HERE.
PARKING
- Parking is available on site at Loughborough University. Please enter via the Epinal Way LE11 3TT entrance and head to Car Park 18 once on-site, and be advised that parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If Car Park 18 is full, please head to Car Park 13.
- Visitor parking charges apply. Parking is not included with your season ticket.
- For information on visitor parking charges and payment, please visit the Loughborough University visitor parking page.
- Towers Way within the University will be closed to traffic for the event.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are not permitted at the event:
- Glass
- Weapons
- Illegal substances
- Fireworks
- Flammable substances
- Drones
SMOKING
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted within the venue.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
- Photography and filming will take place during the game. Images and footage may be used across Loughborough University, Loughborough Sport and Loughborough Lightning websites and social media channels.
FOOD AND DRINK
- Food and drink will be available to purchase before, during and after the match.
TIMINGS
- 1pm: Gates open to rubber crumb pitch at Loughborough University.
- 2pm: Loughborough University vs Leicester Tigers KO
- 2.45pm (approx): Loughborough University vs Leicester Tigers HT
- 3.45pm (approx): Loughborough University vs Leicester Tigers FT