In one of the most recognizable rivalries of the Six Nations, England opens its 2026 campaign at Twickenham against Wales with immediate stakes attached. 

These two sides rarely need extra motivation, and a Round 1 meeting only heightens the significance, with early momentum and confidence on the line.

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England begins the tournament at home, where expectations are always high and margins are slim. Wales arrives knowing that a strong performance on the road can quickly shift the tone of its championship and quiet a hostile crowd.

With the tournament just getting underway, this is the kind of fixture that can influence the weeks ahead.

Here’s what to know as England hosts Wales for Round 1 of Six Nations 2026 on Feb. 7.

England Vs. Wales Kickoff Time

The 2026 Six Nations opening-round match between England and Wales kicks off at 11:40 a.m. ET at Twickenham. 

Where To Watch England Vs. Wales Rugby

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

England Rugby Lineup

1. Ellis Genge
2. Jamie George
3. Joe Heyes
4. Alex Coles
5. Ollie Chessum
6. Guy Pepper
7. Sam Underhill
8. Ben Earl
9. Alex Mitchell
10. George Ford
11. Henry Arundell
12. Fraser Dingwall
13. Tommy Freeman
14. Tom Roebuck
15. Freddie Steward

Substitutes: 16. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17. Bevan Rodd, 18. Trevor Davison, 19. Maro Itoje, 20. Tom Curry, 21. Henry Pollock, 22. Ben Spencer, 23. Marcus Smith

Wales Rugby Lineup

1. Nicky Smith
2. Dewi Lake
3. Archie Griffin
4. Dafydd Jenkins
5. Adam Beard
6. Alex Mann
7. Josh MacLeod
8. Aaron Wainwright
9. Tomos Williams
10. Dan Edwards
11. Josh Adams
12. Ben Thomas
13. Eddie James
14. Ellis Mee
15. Louis Rees-Zammit

Substitutes: 16. Liam Belcher, 17. Rhys Carre, 18. Tomas Francis, 19. Ben Carter, 20. Taine Plumtree, 21. Harri Deaves, 22. Kieran Hardy, 23. Mason Grady

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?

• England
• Wales
• Scotland
• Ireland
• France
• Italy

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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

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: 

• United Rugby Championship
• PREM Rugby
• Top 14
• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup
• Currie Cup
• Super Rugby
• And more

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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