Loughborough Lightning’s full JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup fixtures have today been confirmed with Lightning set to their two home fixtures at Goldington Road, the home of Bedford Blues, and Loughborough University.
Lightning have been placed in Pool B with Saracens, Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks and start their campaign with a trip away to Sale on Saturday 19 September (kick-off: 2pm).
This will be followed by the first home game for Lightning as they follow in the footsteps of Northampton Saints to take to the turf at Goldington Road, the home of Saints’ strategic partner club and last term’s CHAMP finalists Bedford Blues. There Lightning will face Saracens – last year’s Cup and League winners – on Friday 2 October (kick-off: 7:30pm).
Lightning then hit the road once more, with a long trip to Exeter Chiefs in Round 4 set for Saturday 10 October (kick-off: 1pm).
The African Violet conclude their group stage games at Loughborough University as they host Midlands rivals Leicester Tigers on Saturday 17 October (kick-off: 2pm).
The winner of Pool A will face the runner-up from Pool B (which contains Harlequins, Bristol Bears, Trailfinders and Gloucester-Hartpury) in the semi-finals – set for the weekend of 31 October 31/1 November, before the final follows on 7/8 November.
Lightning’s JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup Fixtures
- Round 1: Sale Sharks vs Loughborough Lightning, Saturday 19 September, 2pm, Morson Stadium
- Round 2: BYE
- Round 3: Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens, Friday 2 October, 7:30pm, Goldington Road
- Round 4: Exeter Chiefs vs Loughborough Lightning, Saturday 10 October, 1pm, Sandy Park
- Round 5: Loughborough Lightning vs Leicester Tigers, Saturday 17 October, 2pm, Loughborough University
- Semi-Finals: 31October/1 November
- Final: 7/8 November
Please note: Cup fixtures are NOT included in your 2026/27 Lightning Season Ticket package.