APRE rugby 2025
Sunday April 6
10am 🎟️ Gates Open
10am 🏉 Monumental 7s
12pm 🍺 Bars & Fan Zone open
12pm 🍺 Fun Bus Beer & Seltzer Fest
12pm ♨️ Hott Smoke BBQ
12:30pm 🎸 The Broken Heels
2pm 🏉 Free Jacks take on Miami Sharks
4PM 🎉 Post Match Party Starts
4pm 🎶 DJ Brian Smith
The Ultimate Après rugby Party 🎿🍻🏉
Get ready, New England—Après Rugby Festival is bringing the mountain vibes straight to Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sunday, April 6!
We’re trading in the ski lifts for rugby kicks and the lodge for an all-out spring celebration featuring craft beer, live music, incredible food, and high-energy rugby action.
Whether you’re fresh off the slopes or just here for the party, this is your chance to send winter off in style!
Kickoff the Ski Boots and Boogie over to the Fan Zone where The Broken Heels will be playing 00’s and 90’s Hits as we build up to the match.
At 2pm the New England Free Jacks take on Miami Sharks clash you won’t want to miss!
festival features
MLR ROUND 8
free jacks take on miami sharks
The Miami Sharks might be used to the sunshine, but they’re in for a cold New England welcome! The Free Jacks will look to defend home turf against the Eastern Conference newcomers in a must-watch showdown. With the season heating up, expect big hits, fast breaks, and an electric atmosphere as the Free Jacks take the fight to Miami.
post match party
After the final whistle, it’s time to swap the scrums for the ultimate après rugby party—right on the field! Fans are invited to join the players for a post-match celebration like no other, where the drinks keep flowing, the energy stays high, and the good times roll. DJ Brian Smith will be spinning all your favorite jams, so whether you’re rocking your best retro ski gear or just here for the vibes, get ready to dance, mingle, and cap off an epic day in true après ski style! 🍻🎶🔥
fun bus beer fest
The Fun Bus is rolling into town, and it’s bringing a beer festival like no other! Sample a selection of craft beers, seltzers, and après ski favorites as you soak in the festival atmosphere. Whether you’re a hop head or a seltzer fan, there’s something for everyone to sip and enjoy. 🍻
fAN ZONE
Swap the slopes for the dance floor, grab a brew and get yourself ready to party, because we’re cranking up the Après Ski vibes with live music from The Broken Heels!
Dance, drink, and celebrate Free Jacks rugby.
Hott Smoke BBQ is serving up smoky, mouthwatering eats to keep you fueled for the festival fun. And if you’re feeling competitive, test your skills with tailgate games and giveaways throughout the day!
2025 monumental 7’s
The Monumental 7s, hosted by the New England Free Jacks, is the National Collegiate Rugby Championship Qualifier, serving as a crucial step on the road to the 2025 NCR Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s.
Expect top-class collegiate rugby on April 5-6, as the best teams in the country battle for a shot at national glory. Don’t miss the action!
MERCH & COSTUMES
This is your excuse to break out your best après ski gear! Rock your retro ski suits, snow goggles, furry boots, and beanies—or get creative with a wild après-themed costume! The more outrageous, the better. Bonus points if you show up looking like you just skied down Tuckerman’s Ravine.
round 8 match day program
Check out the Match Day Program!
Everything you need to know about the Free Jacks Match, the festival happenings and so much more!
