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Following discussion with Broadcast Partners and the participating teams, the GUINNESS PRO12 is now in a position to confirm the 2016/17 fixture list as well as the dates and kick off times for Connacht Rugby games in rounds 1 – 12 and round 20.
Defending champions Connacht Rugby will open the new season by playing host to 2014/15 winners and last season’s play-off opponents Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground. Kick off on Saturday September 3rd is at 5:15pm.
Pat Lam’s men will be at home at the Sportsground again a week later, and welcome Welsh side Ospreys for 7:35pm Saturday night kick off.
The first interpro game of the season sees Connacht welcome Ulster Rugby to Galway on Friday October 7th before the European Champions Cup takes over for a fortnight.
Munster will visit the Sportsground for the big Christmas season derby on New Year’s Eve, kick off 5:30pm. Round 20 between Connacht and Leinster has already been confirmed for Friday April 14th at 7:35pm.
Of the eight home league games confirmed, there is an even split between those played on Friday and Saturday. All but two of Connacht’s 14 scheduled games will be televised.
GUINNESS PRO12 Season 2015/16
| Rd | Fixture | Date | KO | Ground | TV |
| 1 | Connacht v Glasgow | Sat 3rd Sept | 17:15 | The Sportsground | SKY |
| 2 | Connacht v Ospreys | Sat 10th Sept | 19:35 | The Sportsground | TG4/S4C |
| 3 | Zebre v Connacht | Sat 17th Sept | 18:05 | Stadio S. Lanfranchi | RAI/TG4 |
| 4 | Scarlets v Connacht | Sat 24th Sept | 19:35 | Parc y Scarlets | S4C/TG4 |
| 5 | Connacht v Edinburgh | Fri 30th Sept | 19:35 | The Sportsground | TG4 |
| 6 | Connacht v Ulster | Fri 7th Oct | 19:35 | The Sportsground | TG4/BBC NI |
| 7 | Leinster v Connacht | Sat 29th Oct | 17:15 | RDS Arena | SKY |
| 8 | Dragons v Connacht | Fri 4th Nov | 19:15 | Rodney Parade | |
| 9 | Connacht v Cardiff | Fri 25th Nov | 19:35 | The Sportsground | TG4 |
| 10 | Connacht v Treviso | Sat 3rd Dec | 15:00 | The Sportsground | |
| 11 | Ulster v Connacht | Fri 23rd Dec | 19:35 | Kingspan Stadium | BBC NI / SKY |
| 12 | Connacht v Munster | Sat 31st Dec | 17:30 | The Sportsground | TG4 |
| 13 | Ospreys v Connacht | TBA | TBA | Liberty Stadium | SKY |
All fixtures and venues are subject to change
Round 13 between Ospreys and Connacht at Liberty Stadium is subject to FA Cup arrangements.
Weekends Rounds 14 – 22
| Rd | Fixture | Weekend of | KO | Ground | TV |
| 14 | Cardiff v Connacht | 10/11/12 Feb | BT Arms Park | ||
| 15 | Connacht v Dragons | 17/18/19 Feb | The Sportsground | ||
| 16 | Treviso v Connacht | 24/25/26 Feb | Stadio Monigo | ||
| 17 | Connacht v Zebre | 3/4/5 March | The Sportsground | ||
| 18 | Glasgow v Connacht | 24/25/26 Mar | Scotstoun Stadium | ||
| 19 | Edinburgh v Connacht | 7/8/9 April | Myreside | ||
| 20 | Connacht v Leinster | Fri 14th April | 19:35 | The Sportsground | TG4 |
| 21 | Connacht v Scarlets | 28/29/30 April | The Sportsground | ||
| 22 | Munster v Connacht | Sat 6th May | 17:15 | TBA |
The Championship will climax on Saturday May 27th 2017 with the Guinness PRO12 Final – the venue, city and ticket information for this flagship event will be announced in due course.
The best way to secure your place in the Sportsground for all 11 PRO12 and three Champions Cup fixtures is to purchase a 2016/17 Season Ticket. While the Clan Stand and Enclosed Stand are already sold out, there are still a small number of Season Tickets (Adult, Junior and Concession) left to purchase in the Main Stand. Click here for more information.
