On Saturday, April 17, at 3.05 p.m. KO, Bristol Bears will host their third edition of Big Day Out 2027 in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium against West Country rivals Gloucester.
Two of English rugby’s most bitter rivals will square off on one of the grandest stages in the sport at 3.05 p.m. in the Welsh capital.
The yearly event, which drew 100,000 spectators in its first two iterations, has grown to be one of the most memorable nights in the Bristol Bears calendar. With a number of worldwide celebrities participating, the 2027 match promises to be another unforgettable West Country derby.
Welsh sensation Louis Rees-Zammit is scheduled to make his home debut against Gloucester and Wales internationals Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake in Cardiff, one of the major games.
TICKETS ON SALE FROM AUGUST 18TH Bristol Bears Season Ticket holders will once again be able to claim their ticket as part of their package when Big Day Out 2027 tickets go on priority sale on Tuesday, August 18.
Season ticket holders in the Lansdown Stand and Dolman Stand Centre at Ashton Gate will be eligible to claim seats in Principality Stadium’s Premium areas after a supporter survey. The modification guarantees fans who have bought premium Season Tickets a comparable seating experience for Cardiff’s Big Day Out.
Before the August sales open, other ticketing details, including as kickoff time, cost, seating arrangements, and matchday entertainment, will be made public.
In addition to a season that includes Gallagher PREM, Investec Champions Cup, and PREM Rugby Cup action, fans who have not yet purchased a 2026–2027 Bristol Bears Season Ticket can still do so and reserve their spot at Big Day Out 2027.
In 2027, Bristol Bears will host their third Big Day Out event at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, where they will play West Country rivals Gloucester.
Two of the toughest rivals in English rugby will square off on one of the largest stages of the sport on Saturday, April 17, 2027, with a kickoff scheduled for 3.05 p.m.
The yearly event, which drew 100,000 spectators in its first two iterations, has grown to be one of the most memorable nights in the Bristol Bears calendar.
In 2025, Bristol Bears defeated Bath Rugby 36–14 to win the first Big Day Out game. However, after losing to Harlequins 18–14 at Principality Stadium in 2026, the Bears’ aspirations of making the Prem playoffs were dashed.
Bristol Bears Season Ticket holders will once again be able to obtain their ticket as part of their package when Big Day Out 2027 tickets go on priority sale on Tuesday, August 18.
Before the August sales open, other ticketing details, including as kickoff time, cost, seating arrangements, and matchday entertainment, will be made public.