Celtic Challenge sets home final for top-ranked team starting December 5

The 2026-27 Celtic Challenge will kick off on December 5, featuring teams from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. For this season, the final will be hosted at the venue of the highest-ranked team competing in the semi-finals, rather than a neutral site. Last season's champions, Wolfhounds, will begin their title defense against Brython Thunder at home in Belfast. The competition will consist of five home and away fixtures for each team. Subsequent rounds will span through February, with semi-finals scheduled for March 13 and the final on the weekend of March 27.

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