International rugby comes to Paola. Malta v Germany in the Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy takes place on Saturday 7 November 2026 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, starting at 12:30. Entry is free, but you need a ticket, so book yours on Eventworks before the day.

A big step up for Malta

Malta earned their place in the Trophy division in May 2026, beating Conference rivals Austria 39-13 in the access play-off at Ta’ Qali. Malta scored six tries to Austria’s one that afternoon, and the win was described by Rugby Europe as a historic promotion.

The reward is a season against some of the strongest teams outside the Rugby Europe Championship. This year’s Trophy features Czechia (the defending champions), Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania and Malta.

Why Germany is a tough test

Germany arrive having dropped down from the Championship, the top tier of European rugby below the Six Nations. They were relegated last season even though they beat Romania, a side that has qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, during that campaign. For Malta, a home game against opponents of that level is a real measure of how far the national team has come.

New to rugby?

You do not need to know the rules to enjoy an afternoon at the stadium. Each side fields 15 players over two 40-minute halves. A try, grounding the ball over the opponents' line, is worth five points, and the conversion kick that follows adds two more. Penalty kicks and drop goals are worth three. Expect big tackles, set-piece scrums and lineouts, and a crowd that gets louder the closer Malta get to the line.

Match details

  • Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
  • Start: 12:30
  • Venue: Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola
  • Organiser: Malta Rugby Football Union

Tickets

Entry is free, with a General Entry ticket booked through Eventworks. There is no booking fee. Reserve your ticket in advance and bring friends along: a loud home crowd makes a difference in a match like this.

FAQ

When is Malta v Germany?

Saturday 7 November 2026 at 12:30, at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola.

How much are tickets for Malta v Germany?

Entry is free, but you need a General Entry ticket from Eventworks. There is no booking fee.

Which competition is the match part of?

The Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy, the division below the Rugby Europe Championship. Malta were promoted to it in May 2026.

Who else plays in the Trophy this season?

Czechia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania and Malta.