🏉 The Showdown is back for 2025 as Saracens take on Harlequins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 22 March.
NEWSFLASH: Showdown 5 is a wrap! Check out our RUGBY UNION section for more men’s events coming up in or around London.
🎟️ Tickets for Showdown 6 will go on sale later in the year.
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THE SHOWDOWN 5 – REVIEW
CONGRATULATIONS to Harlequins who ripped up the script against Saracens to claim a famous victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the 2025 edition of The Showdown. 12-0 up at half-time, Sarries looked in control against their London rivals. But Quins roared back with 23 unanswered points in the second half. Jamie Benson, who was deadly with the boot for Harlequins, was named Player of the Match. Final score: Saracens 12 – 23 Harlequins. Watch this space for 2026 The Showdown tickets!
THE SHOWDOWN 5 – PREVIEW
Strap yourselves in for a seismic London derby special as fierce rivals Saracens and Harlequins go head-to-head in north London this afternoon. The iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the venue for Saracens Showdown 5 with capital bragging rights at stake.
In 2024 Saracens who proved too hot to handle for Harlequins in the latest edition of The Showdown. Sarries demolished their London rivals 52-7 in front of 61,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Captain Owen Farrell enjoyed a dream 250th game for the north London side as Saracens The Showdown 5 turned into a procession for the hosts. 24-0 up at the half-time Sarries kept up the pressure to land a statement win that will live long in the memory!
Fast forward to March 2025 and Saracens will be looking for an encore. But expect the side from Twickenham Stoop to put up a fierce fight as they bid for revenge, not to mention valuable Premiership points.
THE SHOWDOWN TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ The Showdown tickets for 2026 are off sale.
🎫 Premium seats – including padded seats on Level 200/300, exclusive lounge access, food and drink – will be available. Complete the short form below to receive package/price info when released.
Gates open at 12.30pm tbc.
🏉 Kick-off is at 3.05pm. In-bowl entertainment starts from around 2pm ahead of the 3.05pm kick-off. Expect post-match entertainment in the Fan Zone (South Stand) including a DJ set open until 7pm for what promises to be a great day out for all the family.
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