Sean Everitt takes his side to the Avia Stadium this weekend in a Round of 16 tie.
Edinburgh return to Investec Champions Cup action this weekend as the knockout stages of the competition get underway.
Sean Everitt’s side travel to Dublin where the Aviva Stadium will host their clash with Leinster. The match is one of eight Round of 16 ties which also includes Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls as both Scottish clubs look to progress.
The game will be broadcast live on TV and online along with the other ties. Ahead of the match, here is everything you need to know about how you can watch all the action:
Leinster vs Edinburgh - date and kick off time for Champions Cup clash
Leinster vs Edinburgh is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm (UK time) on Sunday, April 5. It will be the eighth and final Round of 16 tie in this season’s Champions Cup.
Here is the full schedule for the first round of knockout stage matches:
Northampton Saints vs Castres - Friday, April 3 (8pm) Toulon vs Stormers - Saturday, April 4 (3pm)Bath vs Saracens - Saturday, April 4 (3pm)Tolouse vs Bristol Bears - Saturday, April 4 (5:30pm)Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls - Saturday, April 4 (5:30pm)Harelquins vs Sale Sharks - Saturday, April 4 (8pm)Bordeaux Begles vs Leicester Tigers - Sunday, April 5 (3pm)Leinster vs Edinburgh - Sunday, April 5 (5:30pm)
What TV channel is Leinster vs Edinburgh Champions Cup match on?
Leinster vs Edinburgh in the 2026 Investec Champions Cup will be broadcast live in the UK on Premier Sports 1. Build up to the match starts at 5:15pm.
Premier will be showing the other Round of 16 ties, including Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls , across their channels. Bordeaux Begles vs Leicester Tigers will be played prior to Leinster vs Edinburgh, also on Premier 1.
Leinster vs Edinburgh Champions Cup live stream
Premier Sports customers can stream the match on the go via the Premier Sports player app. You can also log in and watch via a web browser on the Premier Sports website.
Leinster vs Edinburgh Champions Cup tickets
Supporters who fancy a last minute trip to Dublin this weekend to watch Leinster vs Edinburgh are in luck as far as tickets go as there are still plenty left to purchase. You can do this via Ticketmaster with lower priced tickets coming in at €33.25 (roughly £29 GBP).
Anyone planning a trip should remember that it is Easter weekend, which may result in increased prices for flights and hotels.
Leinster vs Edinburgh recent head-to-head record ahead of Champions Cup clash
The last five results between the two clubs have all gone the way of Leinster. However, the Irish side have won by less than 10 points in all of the last three meetings, far from a chasm for Edinburgh to try and close.
The last meeting came back in January where Leinster won 28-20 at the RDS Arena. Prior to that they played at the Hive in September 2024 in a match that ended 33-31 to the visitors.
