The 2026 Six Nations Championship will be in full swing soon, showcasing Europe's premier rugby talent. This annual tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales competing for the coveted title. The championship will start on February 5 and will conclude on March 14, 2026.

Tournament Overview

France enters as the defending champions, looking to make it two in a row. Ireland and England have strong squads, and will be seeking to reclaim the championship, while Scotland, have under performed recently and will be looking to change that situation. Wales and Italy each bring unique strengths and aspirations to the competition.

Fixture List

Six Nations Rugby Fixtures 2026 (Men’s)

Round 1

• Thu 5 Feb 2026 – 20:10: France vs Ireland (Stade de France, Paris)
• Sat 7 Feb 2026 – 14:10: Italy vs Scotland (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
• Sat 7 Feb 2026 – 16:40: England vs Wales (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)

Round 2

• Sat 14 Feb 2026 – 14:10: Ireland vs Italy (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
• Sat 14 Feb 2026 – 16:40: Scotland vs England (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
• Sun 15 Feb 2026 – 15:10: Wales vs France (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)

Round 3

• Sat 21 Feb 2026 – 14:10: England vs Ireland (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
• Sat 21 Feb 2026 – 16:40: Wales vs Scotland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
• Sun 22 Feb 2026 – 15:10: France vs Italy (Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille)

Round 4

• Fri 6 Mar 2026 – 20:10: Ireland vs Wales (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
• Sat 7 Mar 2026 – 14:10: Scotland vs France (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
• Sat 7 Mar 2026 – 16:40: Italy vs England (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)

Round 5 – Super Saturday

• Sat 14 Mar 2026 – 14:10: Ireland vs Scotland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
• Sat 14 Mar 2026 – 16:40: Wales vs Italy (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
• Sat 14 Mar 2026 – 20:10: France vs England (Stade de France, Paris)

All kick-off times shown in GMT.

For the latest updates, detailed statistics, and more information, visit the official Six Nations website.

Conclusion

Stay tuned as the 2026 Six Nations Championship unfolds, promising thrilling matches and showcasing the pinnacle of European rugby.