Watch Leinster vs Bordeaux live streams of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup Final as the two unbeaten teams clash in what should be a highly competitive game at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.
Eight years on from their last title and four final defeats, Leinster have another opportunity to secure a fifth European crown. Unbeaten in this year’s competition, the Blues held off a late comeback from Toulon in the semi-finals to reach their fourth Champions Cup final in five seasons. Leo Cullen’s side must now overcome their previous heartbreak and dethrone the defending champions. It’s a tough ask, but there is plenty of belief in the camp and a willingness to add a fifth star to the jersey.
Like their last opponents, Bordeaux have won every single game in this year’s competition, including a convincing win over Bath to reach the final for the second consecutive year. Yannick Bru’s side have looked unstoppable, conquering everything before them, thanks in no small part to the brilliant trio of star player Louis Bielle-Biarrey and half-backs Maxime Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert. Full of confidence, they will have full faith that they can become only the sixth side to successfully retain the Champions Cup.
Read on for our guide to where to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux live streams online, on TV and potentially for free, wherever you are.
Can I watch Leinster vs Bordeaux for free?
Leinster vs Bordeaux is free on ITV4 and via its streaming service, ITVX in Great Britain and on France 2 and France TV in France.
Are you traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup Final for free as if you were at home. NordVPN is our top choice of options.
Leinster vs Bordeaux team news
Leinster XV: 15. Hugo Keenan, 14. Tommy O’Brien, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. Rieko Ioane, 10. Harry Byrne, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park, 1. Andrew Porter, 2. Dan Sheehan, 3. Tom Clarke James, 6. 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Caelan Doris (c)
Substitutions: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Paddy McCarthy, 18. Tadhg Furlong, 19. Diarmuid Mangan, 20. Max Deegan, 21. Luke McGrath, 22. Ciaran Frawley, 23. Jamie Osborne
Bordeaux XV: 15. Salesi Rayasi, 14. Pablo Uberti, 13. Damian Penaud, 12. Yoram Moefana, 11. Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10. Matthieu Jalibert, 9. Maxime Lucu (c), 1. Jefferson Poirot, 2. Maxime Lamothe, 3. Maxime Lamothe, 3. Adam Boris Palu, 3. Col. 6. Pierre Bochaton, 7. Cameron Woki, 8. Marko Gazzotti
Substitutions: 16. Gaetan Barlot, 17. Ugo Boniface, 18. Ben Tameifuna, 19. Lachie Swinton, 20. Temo Matiu, 21. Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer, 22. Arthur Retiere, 23. Hugo Reus
How to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux using a VPN
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How to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux live streams in USA
In the US, Leinster vs Bordeaux is shown on FloRugby. A subscription costs $39.99/month or $155/year.
Visiting the US from the UK? Use NordVPN to take advantage of your free Leinster vs Bordeaux coverage.
How to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux live streams in the UK
As mentioned above, the Champions Cup final will be shown for free on ITVX.
However, the Leinster vs Bordeaux game is also available to watch Premier Sports 1 in Great Britain.
A subscription costs £17.99/month, but if you’re willing to commit to a year, you’ll pay £130.
Outside the UK? You will have to download a VPNas described above, to take advantage of your 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup coverage from abroad.
How to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux live streams in South Africa
Leinster vs Bordeaux is available to watch on the subscription service Super Sport in South Africa.
You need one DStv access package to tune in, with prices from R99/month.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN to watch from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux live streams in Canada
FloRugby is the only place to watch this 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup Final in Canada.
A monthly subscription costs $39.99 per month, but you get more bang for your buck by committing to a year, which costs $12.99 per month.
Visiting Canada from the UK or France? Use NordVPN to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux game for free.
How to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux live streams in Australia
Fans based in Australia can live stream Leinster vs Bordeaux via the Investec Champions Cup’s dedicated streaming platform EPCR TV.
A weekend pass costs €14.99 and an individual match pass is available for €7.99.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to tune in from abroad.
What is the kick-off time for Leinster vs Bordeaux?
Leinster vs Bordeaux kicks off at 2.45pm BST / 9.45am ET / 6.45am PT / 11.45pm AEST Saturday 23 May.
Can I watch Leinster vs Bordeaux on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
You can also keep up to date with all things Investec Champions Cup on the official EPCR Champions Cup social media channels at X (@ChampionsCup), YouTube (@ChampionsCup) and Instagram (@EuropeanRugbyChampionsCup).
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