Victory parade to be held following Gallagher Premiership win

A special victory parade will take to the city streets this afternoon, Sunday 15th June, following Bath Rugby’s spectacular Gallagher Premiership win at Twickenham yesterday.

The Recreation Ground in Bath | Photo © Pajor Pawel / Shutterstock.com

The side secured a 23-21 victory against Leicester Tigers at the Allianz Stadium, achieving a unique treble following wins in both the Premiership Rugby Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals in 2025.

Bath finished top of the Premiership in the regular season with 14 wins from 18 games, before winning against rivals Bristol Bears in the play-off.

It concludes a 29-year wait for Bath Rugby to secure a Premiership trophy.

The planned route of the victory parade | Photo © Bath Rugby

To celebrate the win, there will be a victory parade around the streets of Bath, followed by a Champions Party at The Rec, starting at 4.30pm.

Residents and visitors are invited to join the squad as they celebrate on an open-top tour bus. The planned route will see the bus go down Great Pulteney Street, around Orange Grove, through the High Street, up Broad Street, along George Street, down Milsom Street, back along Pulteney Bridge and then arrive at The Rec.

A ticketed Champions Party will be getting under way at 6pm, with live music and interviews with the champions, presented by David Flatman.

Bath Rugby has said it is expecting a high volume of people on the streets of Bath so people should arrive in plenty of time to find the best places to watch.

The Champions Party is a ticketed event, with proceeds going to the Bath Rugby Foundation.

Bath & North East Somerset Council’s leader, Councillor Kevin Guy, said: “What a fantastic season for Bath Rugby, culminating in winning the Premiership today at Twickenham.

“On behalf of the council and the city, I’m sending all our congratulations to the players, the club and all their loyal fans.

“We hope they enjoy their weekend of celebration culminating in a trophy parade through the city.

“Bath is really buzzing this weekend – showing its vibrancy and international attraction with the Robbie Williams shows and all those looking to come and study in our city at the University of Bath open day.”

Key timings for today:

• 4.30pm: Victory Parade starts at Great Pulteney Street
• 4.30pm: Gates open at The Rec for Champions Party – Danny Byrd DJ Set
• 5.15pm: Parade returns to The Rec
• 6pm: Squad arrive on the pitch
• 6.10pm: Interviews on the pitch
• 7.10pm: Party finale – Danny Byrd DJ Set

More information, including how to buy tickets, can be found here.