🏉 Big Game is back with a bang to see out 2026 as Harlequins women’s and men’s teams host Loughborough Lightning and Northampton Saints respectively at Allianz Stadium on Monday 28 December.
Tickets for Big Game 18 are on sale here.
Hospitality options are available. Complete the short form here to enquire.
South-west London is the place to be this afternoon for the Harlequins Big Game 18 at the Home of England Rugby. Big Game is the biggest annual club rugby event in the world and the 18th edition promises to be the biggest and best yet featuring two spectacular rugby matches, world-class entertainment, another bumper crowd expected and a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. Harlequins Big Game tickets are on sale!
That stage is set for Harlequins Women to take on Loughborough Lightning in the PWR, followed by Harlequins Men against PREM champions Northampton Saints.
Big Game 17 saw Harlequins Women overpower their counterparts from Bristol Bears to run out 38-12 winners. Later in the day Bristol Bears men got their revenge securing a 40-14 road win at England Rugby HQ . That followed Big Game 16 which did not disappoint. Harlequins Women ran in eight tries against their Leicester Tigers counterparts to register a 42-17 win. World player of the year Ellie Kildunne scored two tries for Quins in the victory that took them top of the PWR table. Welsh international Kayleigh Powell also dotted down for the Londoners. Powell was named Player of the Match after a stunning display.
Later in the day Harlequins Men played out a thriller against Leicester Tigers. The hosts looked like they were on course to take the spoils after Cadan Murley scored his second try of the match for Quins with just over ten minutes to go. However, Leicester’s Handre Pollard had other ideas. His last-gasp conversion, after Dan Cole had touched down for a try, meant the match finished honours even at 34-34.
2026 PREVIEW
Now Big Game returns and a festive spectacular is in store. The opening match is Harlequins Women v Loughborough Lightning at 2pm. Rounding off proceedings is a clash between Harlequins Men against Northampton Saints. Kick-off for that match is at 5pm. But it’s not just about the rugby. The West Fan Village will have loads of food and drink options. There will also be free fairground rides and activities for all the family to enjoy. And of course, in true Harlequins style, you can expect an impressive light show spectacle alongside the headline music act.
Big Game delivers the perfect festive day out for friends and family alike. Get your tickets now to experience the action live at the home of English Rugby!
TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Tickets for Harlequins Big Game 18 are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
🎫 Hospitality options are available. Complete the short form below 
to enquire.
Timings for the day
Doors open at 12 noon tbc.
🏉 2pm: Harlequins Women v Loughborough Lightning in the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR).
🏉 5pm: Harlequins Men v Northampton Saints in the Gallagher PREM.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: Public transport is recommended. Three overground train stations (Twickenham, Whitton and St Margaret’s) are all only a 10-minute walk from the stadium. See this ‘Getting to Twickenham Stadium’ guide for all the travel options.
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