Six Nations 2026 Fixtures Guide

France and Ireland will kick off the 2026 Six Nations Championship under the lights in Paris on Thursday 5th February. The opening round continues on Saturday 7th February, with Italy hosting Scotland in Rome, followed by England facing Wales at Twickenham.

Six Nations 2026 Fixtures List

All kick-off times are GMT. Click on the links below to view further details about each match.

ROUND 1

Thursday 5th February 2026

France v Ireland Stade de France, Paris Kick-off: 8:10pm

Saturday 7th February 2026

Italy v Scotland Stadio Olimpico, Rome Kick-off: 2:10pm

England v Wales Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Kick-off: 4:40pm

ROUND 2

Saturday 14th February 2026

Ireland v Italy Aviva Stadium, Dublin Kick-off: 2:10pm

Scotland v England Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Kick-off: 4:40pm

Sunday 15th February 2026

Wales v France Principality Stadium, Cardiff Kick-off: 3:10pm

ROUND 3

Saturday 21st February 2026

England v Ireland Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Kick-off: 2:10pm

Wales v Scotland Principality Stadium, Cardiff Kick-off: 4:40pm

Sunday 22nd February 2026

France v Italy Decathlon Arena, Lille Kick-off: 3:10pm

ROUND 4

Friday 6th March 2026

Ireland v Wales Aviva Stadium, Dublin Kick-off: 8:10pm

Saturday 7th March 2026

Scotland v France Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Kick-off: 2:10pm

Italy v England Stadio Olimpico, Rome Kick-off: 4:40pm

ROUND 5

Saturday 14th March 2026

Ireland v Scotland Aviva Stadium, Dublin Kick-off: 2:10pm

Wales v Italy Principality Stadium, Cardiff Kick-off: 4:40pm

France v England Stade de France, Paris Kick-off: 8:10pm

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