By Coventry Rugby 
Matt Gallagher Cup – Saturday 20 December 2025
Coventry Rugby return to action this weekend as they welcome Nottingham to the Butts Park Arena for a highly anticipated Matt Gallagher Cup clash. With a full afternoon of rugby, entertainment, food and drink planned around the ground, supporters are encouraged to arrive early and make the most of everything on offer.
Gates Open: 12:00
The gates and ticket office open at midday, giving fans plenty of time to soak up the matchday atmosphere. The Askews Lounge and the Tutors & Exams Platinum Marquee will open for hospitality guests, alongside food and drink outlets and the club shop.
Live Sport & Entertainment
At 12:30, supporters can catch Southampton vs Coventry City live on all inside TV screens, setting the sporting tone for the afternoon.
Music gets underway at 12:45 with Barnsy – Old School, New Styles, helping to build the pre-match buzz around the ground.
Kick-Off: 15:00
The main event gets underway at 3pm, as Coventry Rugby take on Nottingham in the Matt Gallagher Cup. The fixture promises a competitive edge, with silverware on the line and pride at stake. Following the final whistle, there will be a post-match trophy presentation.
Post-Match Activities
The club shop will close at 17:00, followed by a Player Q&A in the Marquee, offering supporters the chance to hear directly from the squad.
Live music continues from 17:30, with Bagman performing in the Jon Sharp Suite and Jamie Sheerman playing in the Tutors & Exams Platinum Marquee to round off the day.
Food & Drink Highlights
A wide selection of food and drink will be available across the ground throughout the day.
Millerchip Suite & Jon Sharp Suite
- Homemade Pie & a Pint* – £9
- Homemade Sausage Roll & a Pint of Amstel – £7
- Pint of Amstel – £4
*Guinness, Cruzcampo, Purity available
Food Corner
- Turkey & Stuffing Batches with Gravy – £5 (or £8 with roasties)
- Handmade Steak & Stilton Pies – £6 (or £8 with roasties)
- Handmade Sausage Rolls – £5
- Roasties Loaded with Pork & Stuffing – £5
- Fries – £3 | Cheesy Fries – £4
Food Trucks
Fans can also enjoy a variety of street-food options, including hog roast, burgers, fries, loaded dogs, coffee and cake.
With rugby, live sport, music, great food and drink, and plenty happening both before and after the match, Saturday promises to be a full matchday experience at the Butts Park Arena. Get down early, get involved, and back Coventry Rugby in the Matt Gallagher Cup.
Tickets available HERE
