WORCESTER Warriors travel to Welford Road on the opening weekend of the 2013-14 season with a televised clash against reigning Aviva Premiership champions Leicester Tigers on Sunday, September 8.

Dean Ryan’s men open their Sixways campaign a week later as they host London Irish - one of five sides Warriors defeated on home soil during last season’s Aviva Premiership campaign.

Harlequins and Premiership new-boys Newcastle Falcons also visit Sixways in September as Warriors play three home matches in the first month of the season.

Supporters have a big festive local derby to look forward to as Warriors travel to Kingsholm to tackle Gloucester on the weekend of Saturday, December 21.

The return fixture could also prove to be significant as Nigel Davies’ side visit Sixways on the final day of the season on Saturday, May 10.

Saracens, who finished top-of-the-table last season, will look to get revenge for last season’s Sixways defeat when they return to Worcester in holiday spirit on the weekend of Saturday, December 28.

The two sides clash at Allianz Park on the penultimate day of the league campaign on the weekend of Saturday, May 3.

Warriors make their longest away trip of the season on the weekend of Sunday, March 30, at last season’s RFU Championship winners Newcastle.

With mouth-watering home clashes against Leicester and Sale Sharks to look forward to during the RBS Six Nations Championships, it is all set up to be another year of huge excitement for the Sixways faithful.

Director of rugby Dean Ryan said: “We are delighted with our fixture list and look forward to the season.

“We recognise the challenges we are going to face in the Premiership this season. It is going to be a tough year for us, but we are going to fight really hard and what better place to start than at Welford Road.

“There is no bigger test than going away to Leicester Tigers on the opening weekend, they are the champions and could have six British and Irish Lions involved. But we are excited by that fixture and the season ahead.”

People can guarantee their seat at every Warriors home match this season with a season ticket from warriors.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01905-454183.

Rounds one to seven have all been confirmed following BT Sport broadcast game selection but all fixtures are subject to change. 

Worcester Warriors - 2013/2014 fixture list

Round 1: Sunday, September 8 – Leicester Tigers v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 2pm).

Round 2:  Saturday, September 14 – Worcester Warriors v London Irish (kick-off 3pm).

Round 3: Friday, September 20 – Worcester Warriors v Harlequins (kick-off 7.45pm).

Round 4: Saturday, September 28 – London Wasps v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 5: Saturday, October 5 – Worcester Warriors v Newcastle Falcons (kick-off 3pm).

Round 6: Saturday, October 26 – Exeter Chiefs v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 7: Friday, November 1 - Worcester Warriors v Bath Rugby (kick-off 7.45pm).

Round 8: Friday, November 22 – Sale Sharks v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 7.45pm).

Round 9: Saturday, November 30 - Worcester Warriors v Northampton Saints (kick-off 3pm).

Round 10: Saturday, December 21 – Gloucester Rugby v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 11: Saturday, December 28 - Worcester Warriors v Saracens (kick-off 3pm).

Round 12: Saturday, January 4 – London Irish v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 13: Friday, February 7 – Worcester Warriors v Leicester Tigers (kick-off 7.45pm).

Round 14: Saturday, February 15 – Northampton Saints v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 15: Saturday, February 22 – Worcester Warriors v Sale Sharks (kick-off 3pm).

Round 16: Saturday, March 1 – Harlequins v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 17: Friday, March 21 – Worcester Warriors v London Wasps (kick-off 7.45pm).

Round 18: Sunday, March 30 – Newcastle Falcons v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 19: Saturday, April 12 – Worcester Warriors v Exeter Chiefs (kick-off 3pm).

Round 20: Saturday, April 19 – Bath Rugby v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 21: Saturday, May 3 – Saracens v Worcester Warriors (kick-off 3pm).

Round 22: Saturday, May 10 – Worcester Warriors v Gloucester Rugby (kick-off 3pm).