Fixture details have been released ahead of the 2026/27 PWR Cup, which will start in mid-September and conclude with a final on the weekend of November 7/8.
Lightning have been placed in Pool B with Saracens, Exeter Chiefs, Sale Sharks. They start their campaign with a trip Sale Sharks on weekend of 19/20 September.
This will be followed by home games against Saracens (3/4 October) and Leicester Tigers (17/18 October), sandwiching a trip to Exeter Chiefs (10/11 October).
The winner of Pool A will face the runner-up from Pool B (which contains Harlequins, Bristol Bears, Trailfinders and Gloucester-Hartpury.
Gloucester-Hartpury.in the first semi-final, with the Pool B winner taking on the Pool A runner-up in the second semi-final. The semi-finals will take place on the weekend of October 31/November 1, with the final following on 7/8 November.
Fixtures have only been confirmed by which round and weekend they will be played on at this stage.
Lightning PWR Cup fixtures
- 19/20 September: Sale Sharks (A)
- 26/27 September: Bye
- 3/4 October: Saracens (H)
- 10/11 October: Exeter Chiefs (A)
- 17/18 October: Leicester Tigers (H)
Cup fixtures are NOT included in a Lightning Season Ticket.