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! 

After Les Bleus' Grand Slamfour years ago and another impressive victory in 2025, the French team is still among thefavoritesfor this new edition and will even be defending its title! As every year, all the tournament's matches will be broadcast on France Télévisions, notably France 2. Now, let's take a look at the schedule and the matches that will be played at 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 - Scotland, starting at 3:10 PM in Rome
• England - Wales, kicking off at 5:40 PM in London

February 14

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

February 15

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

February 21

• England - Ireland, starting at 3:10 PM in London
• Wales - Scotland, starting at 5:40 PM in Cardiff

February 22

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

March 6

• Ireland - Wales, starting at 3:10 PM in Dublin

March 7

• Scotland - France, starting at 5:40 PM in Edinburgh
• Italy - England, starting at 4:10 PM 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, beginning at 9:10 PM at the Stade de France

Allez les Bleus!

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