Champions Cup · Round 1
Where to Watch Northampton Saints vs Cardiff: TV Channels, Live Stream and Kick-off Time
Northampton Saints host Cardiff at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton on Sunday 18 October. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this Champions Cup match, country by country, plus the kick-off time in your time zone.
The short answer
START
16:30 UTC
VENUE
Franklin's Gardens
Northampton, United Kingdom
TV channels and streams by country
Northampton Saints vs Cardiff in the Champions Cup (Round 1) starts at 16:30 UTC on Sunday 18 October 2026, which is 12:30 EDT in New York, 17:30 BST in London and 18:30 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 2 broadcasters across 2 territories for this match; every one of them is in the table above.
The match takes place at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, United Kingdom.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this match at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Northampton Saints
Home side at Franklin's Gardens.
Cardiff
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Northampton Saints vs Cardiff start?
16:30 UTC on Sunday 18 October 2026, which is 12:30 EDT in New York, 17:30 BST in London and 18:30 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Northampton Saints vs Cardiff on in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom the match is listed on Premier Sports.
Is Northampton Saints vs Cardiff on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is Northampton Saints vs Cardiff being played?
At Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, United Kingdom.
