Bath in 'serious discussions' to play in Reading
Summary
Bath Rugby is in serious talks to play two of their home games for the 2026-27 season at Reading Football Club’s stadium while Bath’s usual ground is being redeveloped. Reading’s stadium has been improved recently and has hosted rugby before.Key Facts
- Bath will move their last two home Prem season games (15 May and 5 June) away from their usual ground.
- The move is to allow construction work to start on Bath’s home stadium redevelopment.
- Reading’s stadium, called Select Car Leasing Stadium, has been upgraded this summer with new stands and a new pitch.
- Reading owner Rob Couhig confirmed talks with Bath but did not say how close an agreement is.
- Reading’s stadium was previously home to rugby team London Irish from 2000 to 2020.
- If Bath reaches the semi-finals and has a home game next June, that match may also be played away from their normal ground.
- Any money made from Bath playing at Reading would be invested back into Reading’s football team.
- Couhig said their pitch can handle rugby and football games and recover quickly between matches.
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