The draws for the EPCR Challenge Cup and Investec Champions Cup pools took place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin, and were hosted by Elma Smit and Benjamin Boyet.
Former Ulster and Ireland back rower Stephen Ferris drew out the balls, with the tournaments both kicking off in mid-October and culminating in May's finals weekend at Lyon's OL Stadium.
The pool fixtures with dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage will be announced as soon as possible.
2026/27 EPCR CHALLENGE CUP POOLS:
POOL 1 - Toyota Cheetahs, ULSTER RUGBY, USAP, Dragons RFC, Aviron Bayonnais, Zebre Parma
POOL 2 - Benetton Rugby, LOU Rugby, Newcastle Red Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, Castres Olympique, Scarlets
POOL 3 - Ospreys, Edinburgh Rugby, Black Lion, Harlequins, RC Toulon, Rc Vannes
2026/27 MATCH WEEKENDS:
Round 1 - October 16/17/18
Round 2 - December 11/12/13
Round 3 - January 8/9/10
Round 4 - January 15/16/17
Round of 16 - April 2/3/4
Quarter-Finals - April 9/10/11
Semi-Finals - April 30/May 1/2
EPCR Challenge Cup Final: OL Stadium, Lyon, Friday, May 21
Investec Champions Cup Final: OL Stadium, Lyon, Saturday, May 22
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