Ekstraliga Rugby: Lechia Gdańsk to Visit Lublin

1 June 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Polish Rugby Ekstraliga: Lechia Gdańsk will face PGE Edach Budowlani Lublin for seventh place on June 13-14. Read travel and fan tips for expats.

Polish Rugby Ekstraliga saw a dramatic semifinal weekend that set the final placement matches. PGE Edach Budowlani Lublin will meet RC Lechia Gdańsk for seventh place on the weekend of June 13-14.

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Big semifinal results and what they mean

On Saturday Lublin lost heavily at home, 5:93, against WizjaMed Grot Budowlani Łódź. Consequently the local team finished that tie without a chance to advance. However the club still awaited their opponent for the final weekend. In the second semifinal Juvenia Kraków beat RC Lechia Gdańsk 41:16. Therefore Lechia became Lublin’s opponent for the match that decides seventh place.

Polish Rugby Ekstraliga: Season-end matchups

Organizers scheduled the placement matches for June 13-14. Consequently Juvenia Kraków will play WizjaMed Grot Budowlani Łódź for fifth place. Meanwhile PGE Edach Budowlani Lublin will host RC Lechia Gdańsk for seventh place. In addition the title semifinals continue with Arka Gdynia, Pogoń Siedlce, Orlen Orkan Sochaczew and Energa Ogniwo Sopot. The competition will end with a grand final weekend on June 19-21.

Why this matters for expats living in Poland

Rugby remains a growing sport in Poland, and matches offer a local culture window. Moreover smaller clubs create intimate matchday atmospheres. Therefore attending a game helps you meet locals who love sport. In addition clubs often sell tickets through club websites and social media. Consequently expect English content to be limited. However many clubs help foreign visitors at the gate.

Practical travel and fan tips

Travel to Lublin from Gdańsk takes about five hours by car. Alternatively take a direct train with connections. In addition regional buses run between the cities. Therefore buy tickets early for weekend travel. Fans should arrive early to find parking or public transport spots. Moreover local police keep order and enforce safety rules. Remember that a fine in Poland is a mandat (a monetary penalty). As a result avoid prohibited behavior in stadiums.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you plan to stay in Poland, register with a PESEL (national ID number) if eligible. In addition learn about ZUS (social security) and NFZ (public health insurer) for long-term residents. Moreover keep your ID and ticket on you at matches. Finally expect limited English at small clubs, so download translation apps.

Fans who want to follow the title race should also watch the remaining semifinals on June 6. Consequently the winners will contest the national championship in the mid-June final. Therefore this weekend marks the closing stages of the Polish season.

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