The DHL Stormers host Bristol Bears in Round One of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup

A second-string Bristol Bears side faces South African outfit the DHL Stormers in Round One of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup today.

Here are all the ways you can follow all the action this weekend...

When is the game?

DHL Stormers v Bristol Bears is being played on Saturday, October 17 at the DHL Stadium, Cape Town.

What time is kick-off?

The kick-off time is at 3.15pm UK time.

Is the game on TV or being streamed?

Yes. But a different competition means a different streaming service, with the match being shown on Premier Sports in the UK.

Today's game is being shown on Premier Sports 1, with coverage starting at 3.05pm.

A subscription starts at £13.99 a month, you can sign up here.

In other territories, the game is being shown on beIN Sports, France.TV, SuperSport, FLO Rugby, EPCR.TV

How else can I follow the game?

If you are not going to be inside the stadium, and even if you are BristolLivewill be live blogging the match bringing you all the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, stats, analysis, interviews and highlights.

Will there be live radio commentary of the match?

BBC Radio Bristol will also be providing live commentary of the game.

What's the team news?

DHL Stormers: 15. Damian Willemse, 14. Seabelo Senatla, 13. Ruhan Nel (c), 12. Jonathan Roche, 11. Leolin Zas, 10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9. Cobus Reinach, 1. Vernon Matongo, 2. JJ Kotze, 3. Sazi Sandi, 4. Adre Smith, 5. JD Schickerling, 6. Paul de Villiers, 7. Siya Kolisi, 8. Evan Roos

Replacements: 6. Andre-Hugo Venter, 17. Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18. Zachary Porthen, 19. Connor Evans, 20. Riley Norton, 21. Deon Fourie, 22. Hasseim Pead, 23. Warrick Gelant

Bristol Bears: 15. Tobi Wilson, 14. Max Pepper, 13. Matias Moroni, 12. Jack Bates, 11. Aidan Boshoff, 10. Sam Worsley, 9. Kieran Marmion (c), 1. Jake Woolmore, 2. Tomas Gwilliam, 3. Jimmy Halliwell, 4. Pedro Rubiolo, 5. Josh Caulfield, 6. Joe Owen, 7. Kenzie Jenkins, 8. Luka Ivanishvili

Replacements: 16. Sol Moody, 17. Andrew Turner, 18. Sam Scott, 19. Harry Wells, 20. Paddy Pearce, 21. Ollie Harris, 22. James Williams, 23. Victor Worsnip

Who are the officials?

Referee: Kevin Bralley (Fra)

Assistant referees: Vincent Blasco Baque (Fra), Flavien Hourquet (Fra)

TMO: Eric Gauzins (Fra)