Watch live streams of Montpellier v Ulster in the 2025/26 EPCR Challenge Cup Final in a fascinating France v Ireland showpiece from the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. The Cists have already won this tournament twice, while the Ulstermen reached the final for the first time.
Montpellier have already won this competition twice, in 2015/16 and 2020/21, and reached their third final with an 18-12 victory over the Dragons earlier this month. Currently at the top of the Top 14 rankings, Les Cistes have been impressively consistent all season, with center Arthur Vincent in fine form with the ball in hand and with the tee.
Richie Murphy’s Ulster beat Exeter Chiefs 29-12 in the semi-final to reach their first Challenge Cup showpiece. The 1999 Heineken Cup winners have a continental pedigree, despite this being a first final since 2012, and the province will be in desperate need of trophies for 2025/26 after failing to qualify for the United Rugby Championship qualifiers. Lock and captain Iain Henderson will once again bring experience and leadership to the second row.
This match is part of a big weekend of rugby in Bilbao, with San Mamés also hosting the Champions Cup final between Bordeaux and Leinster on Saturday.
Teams:
Montpellier Hérault Rugby starting XV: 15 Tom Banks, 14 Gabriel N’Gandebe, 13 Arthur Vincent, 12 Auguste Cadot, 11 Donovan Taofifenua, 10 Domingo Miotti, 9 Ali Price, 1 Enzo Forletta, 2 Jordan Uelese, 3 Mohamed Haouas, 4 Florian Verhaeghe, 5 Tyler DuGuid, 6 Lenni Nouchi, 7 Alex Becognee, 8 Billy Vunipola (c)
Substitutes: 16 Lyam Akrab, 17 Baptiste Erdocio, 18 Wilfrid Hounkpatin, 19 Adam Beard, 20 Marco Tauleigne, 21 Leo Coly, 22 Thomas Darmon, 23 Jon Echegaray
Ulster Rugby starting XV: 15 Mike Lowry, 14 Robert Baloucoune, 13 James Hume, 12 Jude Postlethwaite, 11 Zac Ward, 10 Jack Murphy, 9 Nathan Doak, 1 Angus Bell, 2 Tom Stewart, 3 Tom O’Toole, 4 Harry Sheridan, 5 Cormac Izuchukwu, 6 Dave McCann, 7 Nick Timoney, 8 Juarno Augustus
Substitutes: 16 James McCormick, 17 Eric O’Sullivan, 18 Scott Wilson, 19 Charlie Irvine, 20 Bryn Ward, 21 Conor McKee, 22 Jake Flannery, 23 Ethan McIlroy
Read on for our guide to where to watch Montpellier vs Ulster live streams online, on TV and potentially free wherever you are.
Can I watch Leinster vs Toulon for free?
Montpellier vs Ulster is broadcast free-to-air on ITVX in the United Kingdom and French television In France.
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How to watch Montpellier vs Ulster using a VPN
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How to watch Montpellier vs Ulster live streams in the USA
In the United States, Montpellier vs Ulster is broadcast on FloRugby. A subscription costs $39.99/month or $155/year.
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How to watch Montpellier vs Ulster live streams in the UK
As we have already mentioned, the Montpellier vs Ulster Challenge Cup 2025/26 final is available on ITVX free in the UK.
The game is also launched Premier Sports 1which is a pay TV option and aired the rest of the tournament before this point. A subscription costs £17.99/month, but if you’re willing to commit to a year, you’ll pay £130.
Premier Sports also owns the rights to the United Rugby Championship and Top 14 rugby, as well as La Liga and the Coppa Italia.
Outside the UK? You will have to download a VPNas detailed above, to enjoy your coverage of the EPCR Challenge Cup 2025/26 from abroad.
How to watch Montpellier vs Ulster live streams in South Africa
Montpellier vs Ulster is available to watch on the subscription service SuperSport in South Africa.
You will need a DStv access package to connect, with prices starting from R99/month.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN to watch from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Montpellier vs Ulster live streams in Canada
FloRugby is the only place to watch this 2025/26 EPCR Challenge Cup Final in Canada.
A monthly subscription costs $39.99/month, but you’ll get more bang for your buck by committing to a year, which works out to $12.99/month.
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How to watch Montpellier vs Ulster live streams in Australia
Fans based in Australia can live stream Montpellier vs Ulster via the dedicated EPCR Challenge Cup streaming platform. TV EPCR.
A Weekend Pass costs €14.99 and an individual Match Pass is available for €7.99. It is billed in euros.
Are you away from Australia at the moment? Use a VPN to connect from abroad.
What is the Montpellier vs Ulster start time?
Montpellier vs Ulster kicks off at 8pm BST / 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Friday May 22.
It’s 5am AEST on Saturday May 23 in Australia.
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