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How To Watch Six Nations 2026. Here's What To Know

How To Watch Six Nations 2026. Here's What To Know

Everything you need to watch the 2026 Six Nations live, including TV channels, streaming options, fixtures, and match times.

Feb 6, 2026 by R. R. Ellis
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The 2026 Six Nations is set to deliver another tightly contested edition of Europe’s premier rugby union tournament, with traditional powers and rising contenders separated by the thinnest of margins. 

From Antoine Dupont’s return for France to England’s strong recent form and a wide-open race behind the favorites, every round promises must-watch Test rugby.

Whether you’re following from Europe, North America, or abroad, coverage of the Six Nations varies by country. 

Below is everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 Six Nations, plus the full match schedule for all five rounds.

How To Watch Six Nations 2026

The 2026 Six Nations Championship will be broadcast on different networks all over the world. 

If you live in the USA, you can watch the games on Peacock.

  • UK: BBC / ITV
  • USA: Peacock
  • Ireland: RTÉ / Virgin Media
  • Wales (Welsh-language): S4C
  • France: France Télévisions
  • Italy: Sky Sport / NOW (all matches); TV8 (Italy matches free-to-air)
  • South Africa: SuperSport
  • Australia: Stan Sport
  • New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ

Six Nations 2026 Fixtures

Round 1

  • Feb. 5 – France vs. Ireland – 3:10 p.m. ET
  • Feb. 7 – Italy vs. Scotland – 9:10 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 7 – England vs. Wales – 11:40 a.m. ET

Round 2

  • Feb. 14 – Ireland vs. Italy – 9:10 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 14 – Scotland vs. England – 11:40 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 15 – Wales vs. France – 10:10 a.m. ET

Round 3

  • Feb. 21 – England vs. Ireland – 9:10 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 21 – Wales vs. Scotland – 11:40 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 22 – France vs. Italy – 10:10 a.m. ET

Round 4

  • March 6 – Ireland vs. Wales – 3:10 p.m. ET
  • March 7 – Scotland vs. France – 9:10 a.m. ET
  • March 7 – Italy vs. England – 11:40 a.m. ET

Round 5

  • March 14 – Ireland vs. Scotland – 10:10 a.m. ET
  • March 14 – Wales vs. Italy – 12:40 p.m. ET
  • March 14 – France vs. England – 4:10 p.m. ET

What Countries Compete In the Six Nations?

Watch Ireland Vs. South Africa From 2024

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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