Loughborough Lightning Rugby

July 22, 2025 8:08:56 PM CEST

Loughborough is home to Loughborough Lightning, who play in the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby competition, the top-level of league rugby in England.
 
Boasting several internationals such as England’s Emily Scarratt, Sadia Kabeya and Helena Rowland, as well as Scotland’s Rachel Malcolm, Helen Nelson, and Emma Wassell, Lightning brings a wealth of talent and excitement to campus as the team goes head-to-head with the country's top female athletes each week.

Find out more about Lightning Rugby HERE!
 
With cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens unavailable while the venue hosts several 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup matches, the first two games of the season will be played at Loughborough University.

All Lightning Season Ticket Holders for the 2025/26 campaign will be able to attend these fixtures free of charge – simply give your name and show proof of ID at the entrance once you arrive. Season Tickets are still available HERE, priced from just £65 for adults and £30 for juniors.
 
 
Fixtures hosted at Loughborough University:

23rd August 2025 - Loughborough Lightning vs Sale Sharks
Doors Open: 11:00
Kick Off: 12:00
Tickets now full price



6th September 2025 - Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens
Doors Open: 13:00
Kick Off: 14:00
Early bird period until 12 August


 

PARKING

Car Parking will be available at Loughborough University in Car Park 9 – entry via East Entrance (view map).

Parking will cost £1.20 for the day.

An ANPR parking system is in operation at Loughborough University. All vehicles entering campus will now need to pay for their parking through one of the following methods:

APCOA Connect App
APCOA Connect Pre-book websit
APCOA Phone payment via 01895 262 122
One of the cashless machines on campus