Fans hoping to catch the European Rugby Champions Cup clash between Bayonne and Leinster have several options, with a free stream available in France. The highly anticipated match, set for Saturday, January 17, 2026, will see Leinster—already qualified for the last 16—battle for Pool 3’s top spot and a coveted home draw in the knockout stages.
Read on for a comprehensive guide to watching Bayonne v Leinster, including television channels, streaming services, and how to access the game from anywhere in the world.
Watch Bayonne v Leinster: Key Information
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– Date: Saturday 17 January 2026
– Venue: Stade Jean Dauger, Bayonne
– Kick-off time: 3.15pm GMT / 4.15pm CET (local) / 10.15am ET
– FREE STREAM: France TV (France)
– Other viewing options: Premier Sports (UK/Ireland) / FloRugby (US) / SuperSport (South Africa) / EPCR TV (around the world)
– Watch from anywhere: Use NordVPN to access your usual stream from abroad
Is a Free Stream Available for Bayonne v Leinster?
Yes, Bayonne v Leinster is one of two matches available for free this weekend on France TV and France 2. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4.15pm CET on Saturday afternoon.
Subscribers to BeIN Sports can also access a live stream of the Bayonne v Leinster match.
Traveling abroad? A VPN can help you access your preferred streaming services as if you were at home.
Stream Bayonne v Leinster From Anywhere
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How to Watch Bayonne v Leinster in the UK
Premier Sports is the go-to destination for a Bayonne v Leinster live stream in the UK. Pre-match coverage begins on Premier Sports 2 at 3.00pm on Saturday, leading up to the 3.15pm kick-off.
Premier Sports holds the UK rights to all 63 matches in the Investec Champions Cup, as well as coverage of the URC, the European Challenge Cup, the French Top 14, US Major League Rugby, and Japan Rugby One.
The service is available through Sky, Virgin Media, or Amazon platforms. Adding Premier Sports to your existing package costs £16.99 per month, or £11.99 per month with an annual Sky subscription, or £120 for a 12-month upfront payment. Premier Sports is also accessible via Sky Q, Prime Video, STV Player, and Virgin Media.
Standalone streaming subscriptions to Premier Sports are available for £16.99 per month (rolling basis), £11.99 per month (year-long contract), or £120 per year.
Stream Bayonne v Leinster in Ireland
Premier Sports also broadcasts Bayonne v Leinster live streams in Ireland.
Existing Sky Sports customers can add Premier Sports Ireland to their subscription as part of the Sports Extra pack (which includes TNT Sports). This costs €10 per month for the first six months, increasing to €25 per month for the following six months.
Premier Sports is also available with a Now Sports Extra membership (day and month memberships from €11.99 per month) and through Virgin Media (check their website for details).
Other Bayonne v Leinster Streaming Options
- United States: FloRugby is the US rights holder for the entire European Rugby Champions Cup season. A FloRugby monthly subscription costs $29.99, or an annual subscription is available for $150. Bayonne v Leinster begins at 10.15am ET / 7.15am PT on Saturday morning.
- South Africa: Live European Champions Cup action in South Africa is available on SuperSport. Various SuperSport packages are available via DStv or streaming. Bayonne v Leinster kicks off at 5.15pm SAST on Saturday afternoon.
- Around the world: In countries without a dedicated Champions Cup broadcast deal (including Australia, New Zealand, and Italy), EPCR TV offers live streams of Bayonne v Leinster. Weekend and season passes are available.
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