When to watch the 2026 Six Nations
- Thursday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, March 14.
Where to watch
- The 2026 Six Nations will air in the US on Peacock.
Carries 2026 Six Nations games for free in the UK
ITV
Watch the Six Nations in the UK for free
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Broadcasting every 2026 Six Nations games live in New Zealand
Sky Sport
Defending champions France go in search of back-to-back triumphs as the Six Nations gets underway this weekend in what looks set to potentially be an even tighter tournament than last year’s nail-biter.
While Les Bleus come into the tournament as favorites to repeat last year’s triumph, but face serious competition from an England team currently on an 11-match winning run, with Steve Borthwick’s men desperate to make amends after missing out on the 2025 title by a single point.
Having claimed the Triple Crown in 2024, Andy Farrell’s Ireland will meanwhile be looking to bounce back after last year’s third-place finish and a disappointing showing in the recent Autumn Nations Series, while a promising looking Scotland team will hoping to deliver some consistency as they look to improve upon last year’s fourth place finish.
The 2026 Six Nations takes place over five weeks and 15 matches, starting with the opening fixture between France and Ireland at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday, Feb. 5, and ending with the concluding game between France and England on Saturday, March 14. A full list of matches can be found at the foot of the page.
England skipper Maro Itoje is in line to reach a century of caps for his country during this year’s Six Nations, with the Saracens lock currently on 97 appearances for the Red Rose.
Livestream the 2026 Six Nations in the US
All 15 Six Nations matches this season are set to be broadcast live in the US via streaming service Peacock. You’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch games live.
Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $11 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan costs $17 a month.
How to watch the 2026 Six Nations with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with the rugby action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies that restrict VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. Prices start at $3.49 a month on a two-year plan for the service’s Basic tier.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Watch the 2026 Six Nations for free in the UK
Rugby fans in the UK are once again among the luckiest in the world, with all matches of the 2026 Six Nations set to be shown live on free-to-air networks BBC and ITV. This means viewers in the UK will be able to stream every game for free on ITVX and BBC iPlayer. Welsh language coverage of matches can also be streamed for free through S4C via BBC inlayer.
ITV’s streaming online streaming service is free to viewers in the UK, with dedicated apps available for Apple and Android devices, as well as most smart TVs.
With matches being broadcast on linear BBC channels, that also means you’ll be able to watch games broadcast on the network online for free via the network’s on-demand streaming service, BBC iPlayer.
With an app that’s available for Android and Apple mobile devices as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the game.
Watch the 2026 Six Nations for free in Ireland
Live coverage is split between free-to-air terrestrial broadcasters RTÉ and Virgin Media in Ireland. That means you’ll be able to stream games for free on their streaming platforms Virgin Media Player and RTE Player.
You can live stream 2026 Six Nations games for free using Virgin Media Player or via the network’s TV Anywhere app, which is available for nearly all devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers and more.
Irish public broadcaster RTE ‘s online and on-demand service is free to use for anyone living on the Emerald Isle. RTÉ Player is available across a wide range of mobile and smart devices.
Stream the 2026 Six Nations in Australia
Rugby fans Down Under can watch Six Nations matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show games live in Australia this season.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a standard Stan subscription which starts at AU$12 month for the service’s Basic tier.
A subscription will also give you access to Uefa Champions League Europa League and Europa Conference League soccer action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
Stream the 2026 Six Nations in Canada
If you want to stream Six Nations games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season.
Premier Sports is the new home for live Six Nations rugby coverage in Canada, having taking over the rights of the tournament from sports streaming rivals DAZN.
A subscription to the dedicated Premier Sports La Liga channel costs $30 a month. The service offers live and on-demand access to several key rugby tournaments including the Six Nations, SANZAAR Tour Matches, and Super Rugby Pacific.
Stream the 2026 Six Nations in New Zealand
Pay TV broadcaster Sky Sport has broadcast rights to show every 2026 Six Nations game live in New Zealand.
Pay-TV broadcaster Sky Sport will be showing every 2026 Six Nations game in New Zealand. That also means you can also watch every game online using the network’s Sky Go streaming service. An online subscription currently starts at NZ$50
Six Nations 2026: Full fixture schedule
Round 1
Thursday, 5 February
France v Ireland (Stade de France, Paris)
9:10 p.m. CET local time / 8:10 p.m. GMT / 3:10 p.m. ET / 12:10 p.m. PT / 7:10 a.m. AEST (Fri) / 9:10 a.m. NZDT (Fri)
TV: ITV (UK), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Saturday, 7 February
Italy v Scotland (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
3:10 p.m. CET local time / 2:10 p.m. GMT / 9:10 a.m. ET / 6:10 a.m. PT / 1:10 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 3:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: BBC (UK), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
England v Wales (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
4:40 p.m. GMT local time / 5:40 p.m. CET / 11:40 a.m. ET / 8:40 a.m. PT / 3:40 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 5:40 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: ITV (UK), S4C (Wales), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Round 2
Saturday, 14 February
Ireland v Italy (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
2:10 p.m. GMT local time / 3:10 p.m. CET / 9:10 a.m. ET / 6:10 a.m. PT / 1:10 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 3:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: ITV (UK), RTÉ (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Scotland v England (Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
4:40 p.m. GMT local time / 5:40 p.m. CET / 11:40 a.m. ET / 8:40 a.m. PT / 3:40 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 5:40 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: ITV (UK), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Sunday, 15 February
Wales v France (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
3:10 p.m. GMT local time / 4:10 p.m. CET / 10:10 a.m. ET / 7:10 a.m. PT / 2:10 a.m. AEST (Mon) / 4:10 a.m. NZDT (Mon)
TV: BBC (UK), S4C (Wales), RTÉ (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Round 3
Saturday, 21 February
England v Ireland (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
2:10 p.m. GMT local time / 3:10 p.m. CET / 9:10 a.m. ET / 6:10 a.m. PT / 1:10 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 3:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: ITV (UK), RTÉ (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Wales v Scotland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
4:40 p.m. GMT local time / 5:40 p.m. CET / 11:40 a.m. ET / 8:40 a.m. PT / 3:40 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 5:40 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: BBC (UK), S4C (Wales), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Sunday, 22 February
France v Italy (Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille)
4:10 p.m. CET local time / 3:10 p.m. GMT / 10:10 a.m. ET / 7:10 a.m. PT / 2:10 a.m. AEST (Mon) / 4:10 a.m. NZDT (Mon)
TV: ITV (UK), RTÉ (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Round 4
Friday, 6 March
Ireland v Wales (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
8:10 p.m. GMT local time / 9:10 p.m. CET / 3:10 p.m. ET / 12:10 p.m. PT / 7:10 a.m. AEST (Sat) / 9:10 a.m. NZDT (Sat)
TV: ITV (UK), S4C (Wales), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Saturday, 7 March
Scotland v France (Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
2:10 p.m. GMT local time / 3:10 p.m. CET / 9:10 a.m. ET / 6:10 a.m. PT / 1:10 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 3:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: BBC (UK), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Italy v England (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
5:40 p.m. CET local time / 4:40 p.m. GMT / 11:40 a.m. ET / 8:40 a.m. PT / 3:40 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 5:40 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: ITV (UK), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Round 5 (Super Saturday)
Saturday, 14 March
Ireland v Scotland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
2:10 p.m. GMT local time / 3:10 p.m. CET / 10:10 a.m. ET / 7:10 a.m. PT / 1:10 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 3:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: ITV (UK), Virgin Media (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
Wales v Italy (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
4:40 p.m. GMT local time / 5:40 p.m. CET / 12:40 p.m. ET / 9:40 a.m. PT / 3:40 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 5:40 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: BBC (UK), S4C (Wales), RTÉ (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
France v England (Stade de France, Paris)
9:10 p.m. CET local time / 8:10 p.m. GMT / 4:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. PT / 7:10 a.m. AEST (Sun) / 9:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
TV: ITV (UK), RTÉ (IRE), Peacock (US), Stan Sport (AUS), Premier Sports (CAN), Sky Sport (NZ)
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