Ulster Schools Cup

Date: February and March 2026

Venue: Various locations across Belfast

Category: European City of Sport

This annual rugby competition is open to Belfast schools and is organised by the Ulster branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union.

It is the world’s second oldest rugby tournament, having started in 1876.  

The final, held in Affidea Stadium, is usually on St Patrick’s Day and is a fixture in Belfast’s sporting calendar.  

For the latest news and ticket information, visit the Ulster Rugby website 

This event is organised by Ulster Rugby and is part of our European City of Sport 2026 programme, together with our leisure partners, GLL, and ACES – Worldwide Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation.