Bristol Bears 2023/24 fixtures announced

Bristol Bears will kick off the 2023/24 season by going against Leicester Tigers.

They will visit Ashton Gate for the season curtain raiser on Friday 13 October 13 at 7.45pm

Tickets go on General Sale on Tuesday 1 August.

The club are dubbing the season opener ‘Blue Friday’ and encouraging fans to turn Ashton Gate blue by wearing their home colours with pride.

The Bears then travel to the East Midlands in round two to take on Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday 21 October at 3pm.

Then they will be welcoming Harlequins to Ashton Gate for Family Day on Saturday 28 October at 2.30pm.

A trip to Sandy Park to face Exeter Chiefs is next up in round four on Sunday 5 November at 3pm.

After that, Sale Sharks visit Ashton Gate on Community Day – a celebration of their award-winning Community Foundation - on Saturday 11th November 11th, kicking off at 2.30pm.

Elsewhere, there’s a festive showdown with Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate on Friday 29 December at 7.45pm.

Here's the full fixture list:

Bristol Bears announced the fixtures on Twitter in a unique way, by asking people in the city to describe the club's badges.