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Following Benetton Rugby’s thrilling victory over Cardiff Rugby (38-35), the Italians are now preparing to host a Premiership heavyweight: Exeter Chiefs. Here is everything you need to know — straightforward and with a touch of matchday excitement — about this EPCR Challenge Cup 2026 quarter-final clash.

Match Details: Date, Venue and Kick-off Time

For those who need the cold hard facts before the temperature rises on the pitch, here is the official fixture breakdown:.

(Yes, a perfect time for a Sunday roast followed by some top-tier European rugby drama).

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How to Watch Benetton vs Exeter Chiefs: TV Channel & Live Stream

Here is the information everyone looks for in a hurry as the anthems begin:

• United Kingdom: The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports.
• Italy: Available via Sky Italia and DAZN.
• Rest of the World: Official broadcast via epcrugby.tv (subject to geo-restrictions).

In short: there is no excuse to miss it, wherever you are in the world.

The Road to the Quarter-Finals: Recapping Benetton’s Dramatic Win

Benetton’s journey to this stage hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing. Their victory over Cardiff was the kind of match that makes you question your blood pressure. The Italian side withstood a brutal late surge from the Welsh outfit in a game that seemed settled… until it suddenly wasn’t.

Among the key names that Exeter must watch closely are:

• Tommaso Menoncello: Omnipresent and decisive, proving once again why he is one of the most coveted centres in Europe.
• Jacob Umaga: Whose precision from the tee was effectively a life insurance policy under pressure.

Challenge Cup 2026: The Full Quarter-Final Draw

The tournament is entering its most exciting phase. If you want to see the complete path to the grand final and the schedules for the other fixtures — including potential semi-final opponents like the Sharks or Gloucester — check out our full guide:

👉 Challenge Cup Quarter Final Draw 2026

(Because if you’ve made it this far, we know you’re hungry for more rugby).

Quick Stats: Head-to-Head

• Fortress Monigo: Benetton remain unbeaten at home in this edition of the Challenge Cup.
• The Chiefs’ Firepower: Exeter arrive following a physical masterclass against Munster Rugby, spearheaded by the experience of Henry Slade and the explosiveness of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.
• Recent Form: Although they compete in different leagues (URC vs Premiership), the last time these styles clashed, discipline at the breakdown proved to be the deciding factor.

Team News & Prediction

Benetton: Bolstered by home advantage, Stadio Monigo is more than just a stadium; it’s an emotional fortress… and a rather noisy one when the crowd gets going. The key will be whether their defence can hold firm against the long, grinding phases of the English visitors.

Exeter Chiefs: The Chiefs arrive with morale at an all-time high. Their forward pack is in enviable form, and they possess pure dynamite on the wings. They will be looking to silence the Italian crowd early on the scoreboard.

Prediction: A tight, intense duel likely to be decided by fewer than 7 points. We expect a tactical battle where Benetton attempt to move the ball wide, but Exeter’s physicality might just tell in the final 20 minutes.

Do you think Benetton will pull off an upset, or will Exeter’s pedigree shine through? Let us know your predictions in the comments and let’s talk rugby.