# Gallagher Premiership returns December 4

> Gallagher Premiership resumes December 4 after November break for Nations Championship.
- Title: Gallagher Premiership returns December 4 · Rugby World
- Summary: Gallagher Premiership resumes December 4 after November break for Nations Championship.
- Keywords: gallagher premiership, england, nations championship, bath, bristol bears, leicester tigers, northampton saints, gloucester, newcastle red bulls, harlequins, saracens, exeter chiefs
- Source: Rugby World — https://rugbyworld.com/tournaments/gallagher-premiership/when-does-gallagher-prem-2026-27-return-186328
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:09:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gallagher premiership, england, nations championship, bath, bristol bears, leicester tigers, northampton saints, gloucester, newcastle red bulls, harlequins, saracens, exeter chiefs
## When does Gallagher Premiership return?
Gallagher Premiership returns to play on Friday 4 December 2026.
## Gallagher Premiership fixtures in November
Three rounds of PREM Rugby Cup will be played throughout November.
## Other European leagues pause
United Rugby Championship and Top 14 also take breaks for Nations Championship.
## Gallagher Premiership schedule
Bath host Bristol Bears on Friday 4 December 2026 with other fixtures including Gloucester v Newcastle Red Bulls.
## Why the break?
The break allows players to focus on Nations Championship while clubs run domestic competitions.
## Key takeaway

Gallagher Premiership returns to play on Friday 4 December 2026 with Bath vs Bristol Bears.