Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS: Time, TV, Tickets and Odds
Shamrock Rovers are one tie away from another appearance in the UEFA Conference League league phase, with Finnish champions KuPS standing between the Hoops and European football into the winter.
The first leg of the Conference League play-off takes place at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, 20 August, before the teams meet again in Finland a week later. For readers also following the betting markets around European fixtures, our football betting guide covers the key markets, terminology and ways to bet on football.
Here is everything you need to know about Shamrock Rovers v KuPS, including the kick-off time, live coverage, tickets and what is at stake.
When is Shamrock Rovers v KuPS?
Shamrock Rovers host KuPS at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, 20 August 2026, with kick-off at 8pm Irish time. Sky Sports lists the Conference League qualifying play-off for an 8pm start, while FotMob gives the kick-off as 19:00 UTC, also corresponding to 8pm in Ireland during August.
Shamrock Rovers v KuPS match details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Conference League play-off |
| Leg | First leg |
| Date | Thursday, 20 August 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8pm |
| Venue | Tallaght Stadium, Dublin |
| Second leg | Thursday, 27 August 2026 |
What TV channel is Shamrock Rovers v KuPS on?
LOITV is listing Shamrock Rovers v KuPS as a live event for viewers in Ireland. Supporters planning to watch from home should check LOITV close to kick-off for the latest streaming and subscription information. The match is not simply another European qualifier for Rovers. It is the final hurdle before the league phase, making it one of the club’s biggest home games of the season.
How to buy Shamrock Rovers v KuPS tickets
Tickets are available through Shamrock Rovers’ official ticketing service. The club’s standard prices for League and European home matches are:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €20 |
| Senior | €15 |
| Third-level student | €15 |
| Young person aged 13-17 | €15 |
| Child under 12 | €8 |
| Glenmalure Suite premium ticket | €50 |
A €1.50 handling fee per standard ticket is added at checkout. The Glenmalure Suite ticket carries a €2 handling fee.
What is at stake for Shamrock Rovers and KuPS?
A place in the 2026/27 UEFA Conference League league phase is at stake.
This is the play-off round, so there is no further qualifying stage for the winners. Whoever comes through the two legs will book a place in the main league phase of the competition. KuPS confirmed after their Europa League elimination that the winner of their tie against Shamrock Rovers will progress to the Conference League league phase.
That gives the Tallaght first leg enormous importance. Rovers will want to travel to Finland with an advantage rather than needing to chase the tie away from home.
When is the KuPS v Shamrock Rovers second leg?
The deciding second leg is scheduled for Thursday, 27 August 2026 at Kuopion Keskuskenttä in Kuopio. Whatever happens in Tallaght, the tie will not be settled until the return game in Finland.
Rovers’ immediate task is therefore clear: make home advantage count and put themselves in the strongest possible position before travelling to Kuopio.
Shamrock Rovers v KuPS prediction
*Decimal checked on 19 August 2026. Odds are a market snapshot and can change before kick-off.
