Christmas Rugby Lunches at Hinckley RFC
Celebrate the Festive Season at the Biggest Matchday Lunches of the Year
Christmas at Hinckley Rugby Club is one of the highlights of the sporting and social calendar.
Our Christmas Pre-Match Lunches are the biggest hospitality events of the season, welcoming up to 350 guests for an unforgettable afternoon of festive dining, outstanding hospitality and National League rugby.
Whether you're entertaining clients, celebrating with friends, thanking your staff or enjoying a family Christmas tradition, there's no better place to experience the festive spirit than at Hinckley RFC.
A Festive Tradition
The Christmas Pre-Match Lunches have become one of the club's most anticipated annual events, attracting supporters from across Leicestershire and beyond.
Every year, the clubhouse is transformed into a festive venue filled with Christmas cheer, where sponsors, members, former players, volunteers and supporters come together to celebrate the season before cheering on Hinckley RFC.
Many guests return year after year, making the Christmas lunches an important festive tradition shared with family, friends and colleagues.
The Biggest Hospitality Events of the Season
With up to 350 guests enjoying lunch before kick-off, the Christmas Pre-Match Lunches create an atmosphere unlike any other during the rugby season.
Guests enjoy exceptional food, excellent company and a lively festive atmosphere before taking their seats to watch National League rugby.
It's the perfect combination of Christmas celebration and top-class matchday hospitality.
What to Expect
Every Christmas Pre-Match Lunch includes:
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A delicious festive pre-match meal
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Reserved seating
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Guest speakers and matchday entertainment
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Fully stocked bars
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Outstanding hospitality from our experienced team
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National League rugby
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A welcoming atmosphere shared with hundreds of fellow supporters
Whether it's your first visit or you're one of our regular guests, you'll experience the warm hospitality that Hinckley Rugby Club is renowned for.
Christmas 2026 Fixtures
This season's Christmas celebrations take place at two fantastic National League fixtures:
Saturday 5th December
Hinckley RFC vs Old Redcliffians
Kick off the festive season with one of the club's most popular hospitality events, enjoying great food, outstanding company and exciting National League rugby.
Saturday 19th December
Hinckley RFC vs Loughborough Students
Round off the home fixtures before Christmas with our traditional festive lunch ahead of the eagerly anticipated local derby against Loughborough Students.
Both events are expected to attract capacity crowds, so early booking is highly recommended.
Perfect For
Our Christmas Pre-Match Lunches are ideal for:
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Corporate hospitality
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Client entertainment
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Company Christmas celebrations
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Friends and family
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Rugby supporters
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Former players
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Sports clubs
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Community organisations
Whether you're booking an individual place or a table for guests, you'll enjoy one of the Midlands' finest rugby hospitality experiences.
Why Guests Return Every Year
The Christmas Pre-Match Lunches have become a favourite for so many because they combine everything that makes Hinckley Rugby Club special:
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Outstanding festive hospitality
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Delicious food
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A packed clubhouse atmosphere
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National League rugby
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Friendly, welcoming service
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The opportunity to celebrate Christmas with the wider rugby family
It's a unique experience that captures the spirit of both Christmas and community.
Book Your Christmas Pre-Match Lunch
Join us for the biggest lunches of the Hinckley RFC season and enjoy a festive afternoon filled with exceptional hospitality, great company and exciting National League rugby.
With demand always high and places limited, early booking is essential to secure your table for one of the club's most popular events.
Celebrate Christmas the Hinckley RFC way—we look forward to welcoming you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Christmas Pre-Match Lunches are held each season?
Hinckley RFC hosts two Christmas Pre-Match Lunches every season, each linked to a National League home fixture.
Which fixtures are featured in 2026?
The 2026 Christmas lunches take place on:
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Saturday 5th December – Hinckley RFC vs Old Redcliffians
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Saturday 19th December – Hinckley RFC vs Loughborough Students
How many guests attend?
These are the club's biggest hospitality events of the year, welcoming up to 350 guests for lunch before kick-off.
Do the lunches sell out?
Yes. Christmas Pre-Match Lunches are among the most popular events in the Hinckley RFC calendar, and tables are regularly fully booked well before match day.