The 2025 Impala Floodlit Tournament is set to kick off with the quarterfinals stage on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Impala Club and RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, following confirmation of the new playing schedule.
The opening weekend had initially been set for October 18 but was pushed back in respect to former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19.
In a statement released by the organizing committee, it was confirmed that the tournament will now run over three consecutive weekends, with the quarterfinals set for Saturday, October 25, 2025, followed by the semifinals on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and the finals concluding the event on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
This year’s Main Cup quarterfinals, to be played under the lights at Impala Club, promise an exciting evening of rugby action.
Kenya Harlequins will open the proceedings against Blak Blad at 2:20 PM, followed by Nondescripts facing Strathmore Leos at 4:00 PM.
Hosts Impala RFC will then take on Mwamba RFC at 5:40 PM, before defending champions Menengai Oilers close out the day against KCB RFC at 7:20 PM.
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In the Varsities Category, matches will be staged at both Impala Club and RFUEA Grounds, kicking off early in the day. Kabete Stallions face USIU at 10:20 AM at Impala Club, while JKUAT meet Impala Swaras at the same time at the RFUEA Grounds.
Action continues at 12:00 PM with Mean Machine taking on Daystar University at Impala Club and KCA University clashing with Zetech University at the RFUEA Grounds.
The Women’s Category will begin with the semifinals where Mwamba Ladies take on Northern Suburbs, while Impala Roans battle Harlequins. Timings and venues for these fixtures will be confirmed later.
2025 Impala Floodlit Quarterfinals Schedule
Saturday, 25th October 2025
Varsities – Quarterfinals
10:20 AM – Kabete Stallions vs USIU (Impala Club Grounds)
10:20 AM – JKUAT vs Impala Swaras (RFUEA Grounds)
12:00 PM – Mean Machine vs Daystar University (Impala Club Grounds)
12:00 PM – KCA University vs Zetech University (RFUEA Grounds)
Ladies – Semifinals
Mwamba Ladies vs Northern Suburbs
Impala Roans vs Harlequins
Main Cup – Quarterfinals (Impala Club Grounds)
2:20 PM – Kenya Harlequins vs Blak Blad
4:00 PM – Nondescripts vs Strathmore Leos
5:40 PM – Impala RFC vs Mwamba RFC
7:20 PM – Menengai Oilers vs KCB RFC
