Rugby fans stand to win big in Champions Cup
Rugby fans have even more reason to take their seats during the Investec Champions Cup this season.
Investec has unveiled an exciting in-stand Champions Cup competition, set to kick off at Loftus Versfeld on 6 December, where the Vodacom Bulls will take on reigning Champions Cup champions Bordeaux Bègles.
Fans in the stands will get an opportunity to win their share of R300,000, while also giving back to the community. At each of the six South African home pool games across our nation’s stadiums, one lucky fan per game will win R50,000: R25,000 for themselves and R25,000 donated to the Promaths Bursary Fund on their behalf.
Promaths was co-founded by Investec and Kutlwanong Maths, Science and Technology Centre 20 years ago giving children from under-privileged areas access to additional quality maths and science education. This competition will see a total of R150,000 handed over to in-stand fans and the Promaths Bursary fund over the season respectively, extending rugby’s spirit of teamwork and generosity beyond the field.
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“This is about celebrating the fans who bring the energy, loyalty and heart that make South African rugby so special,” says Peta Dixon, head of sponsorships at Investec.
“But this competition is about more than prizes – it’s about reimagining how fans experience rugby. By bringing the action into the stands, we’re giving supporters a reason to cheer louder and feel truly part of the game.
“The in-stand draw adds an interactive, playful twist that creates unforgettable moments while also connecting every fan to a purpose bigger than themselves and truly aligning to Investec’s purpose of creating enduring worth, living in and not off society.”
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The excitement peaks at half-time when three lucky ticket-holders will be called onto the field to test their luck. Each will pick a zebra from an Investec box – the fan who draws the one with the Champions Cup ribbon takes home the prize.
“We are immensely excited for the Investec Champions Cup to get underway in South Africa with Vodacom Bulls facing the reigning champions, Bordeaux Bègles,” says Jacques Raynaud, chief executive officer of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), the tournament organisers of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.
“Our international club rugby fans are a huge part of what makes our sport so special. Club rugby is all about community, connection and pride – and when that energy is channelled, we create a culture where rugby uplifts, inspires and supports the families and communities that make the game possible.”
The 2025-26 Champions Cup gets underway on Friday, 5 December, when England’s Sale Sharks host the Glasgow Warriors of Scotland, and South Africa’s Stormers are away at Bayonne in France.
