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Ulster’s 20-year wait for silverware could end in Bilbao on Friday, where they face French club Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final.
The United Rugby Championship outfit overpowered Exeter Chiefs in Belfast to earn a shot at their first trophy since their Celtic League win in 2006 and a second European title.
Richie Murphy will look to rally his troops after they lost four on the bounce to miss out on the URC play-offs, but motivation won’t be in short supply ahead of a European final.
Standing in their way are two-time Challenge Cup winners Montpellier, who are enjoying an impressive season in the Top 14 and beat Dragons in the semis.
The French side have a squad packed full of quality, including familiar faces such as Billy Vunipola and Ali Price, and are the competition’s top try scorers.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Montpellier v Ulster on TV and online.
When is Montpellier v Ulster?
Montpellier v Ulster will take place on Friday 22 May 2026.
The game will be played at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, where the Champions Cup final will also be played on Saturday.
Montpellier v Ulster kick-off time
Montpellier v Ulster will kick off at 8pm.
What TV channel is Montpellier v Ulster on?
UK viewers can tune in to watch the Challenge Cup final for free on ITV4 from 7:30pm.
Montpellier v Ulster will also be broadcast on Premier Sports 1.
Viewers can add Premier Sports to their Sky or Virgin Media TV packages, or watch via the Amazon Prime Video add-on.
The service costs £17.99 on a monthly basis on a rolling 30-day subscription. You can save money by signing up for an annual subscription at £12.99 per month, or pay for a full year up front at £130.
How to live stream Montpellier v Ulster online
You can also watch the Challenge Cup final on a range of mobile devices on ITVX or Premier Sports Player.
Fans can stream Montpellier v Ulster on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via their app.
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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
