France Six Nations 2026 Fixtures

France will play three home matches (vs Ireland, Italy and England) and two away matches (vs Wales and Scotland) in the 2026 Six Nations Championship.

France begin the defence of their Six Nations title with a home fixture against Ireland on Thursday 5th February 2026.

France Six Nations 2026 Fixtures

France v Ireland Venue TBC Thursday 5th February 2026 Kick-off: 8:10pm

Wales v France Principality Stadium, Cardiff Sunday 15th February 2026 Kick-off: 3:10pm

France v Italy Venue TBC Sunday 22nd February 2026 Kick-off: 3:10pm

Scotland v France Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Saturday 7th March 2026 Kick-off: 2:10pm

France v England Venue TBC Saturday 14th March 2026 Kick-off: 8:10pm

For information about France Six Nations rugby tickets, and where to purchase them, please read our guide here: How to buy Six Nations tickets.

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Champions France to host Ireland in opening match of truncated 2026 Six Nations

19th May 2025

France’s home fixture against Ireland will launch the 2026 Six Nations with the shortened tournament unfolding over just six weeks and opening on a Thursday for the first time.