2026 Six Nations Tournament: match schedule, program, and which channel to watch

Want to see the best of European rugby? You're in luck: the Six Nations Championship returns in early February for its 2026 edition. The competition, which brings together the six best rugby nations in Europe, promises to be more exciting than ever on our screens fromFebruary 5 to March 14, 2026. So now, let's all get behind theFrench XV! 

Following the Grand Slam victory by the French team four years ago and another impressive win in 2025, France remains among the favorites for this year's tournament. They also aim to defend their title! As always, all the matches are broadcast on France Télévisions, mainly on France 2, with some games also airing on TF1 this year. Now, let's take a look at the schedule and the upcoming matches to watch from home.

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Schedule and broadcastingof Six Nations Tournament matches

February 5

• France - Ireland, kicking off at 9:10 PM at the Stade de France

February 7

• Italy vs. Scotland, kick-off at 3:10 PM in Rome
• England vs. Wales, kicking off at 5:40 PM in London

February 14

• Ireland vs. Italy, kickoff at 3:10 PM in Dublin
• Scotland vs. England, kickoff at 5:40 PM in Edinburgh

February 15

• Wales - France, starting at 4:10 PM in Cardiff

February 21

• England vs. Ireland, beginning at 3:10 PM in London
• Wales vs. Scotland, kicking off at 5:40 PM in Cardiff

February 22

• France - Italy, kicking off at 4:10 PM in Lille

March 6

• Ireland vs. Wales, kick-off at 3:10 PM in Dublin

March 7

• Scotland - France, kicking off at 5:40 p.m. in Edinburgh
• Italy - England, starting at 4:10 p.m. in Rome

March 14 

• Ireland - Scotland, kicking off at 3:10 PM in Dublin
• Wales - Italy, starting at 5:40 PM in Cardiff
• France - England, live at 9:10 PM from the Stade de France

Allez les Bleus!

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