Six Nations 2026: Fixtures and Dates
In 2025, the Six Nations delivered incredible action and drama right to the wire. Four teams had a mathematical chance to win the tournament heading into the final round, with France ultimately being crowned champions.
With this year's season now over, the full list of 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations fixtures has been confirmed, giving us a sneak peek at the thrilling rugby action expected from next season's championship! Get ready to mark your calendars with the 2026 Six Nations Dates below.
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Key 2026 Six Nations Fixtures:
Round one of the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship kicks off with a rare Thursday night fixture, one sure to be an instant classic, as defending champions France face the winners of the 2023 and 2024 tournaments, Ireland. This mouth-watering clash kicks off at 8:10 pm GMT on the 5th of February.
Round two sees England head north to Scottish Gas Murrayfield to face Scotland, in a match sure to have plenty of feeling in it as Scotland try to reclaim their grasp on the Calcutta Cup they held for four years prior to the 2025 season. The rugby action kicks off at 4:40 pm on Saturday 14th February. This is a vital Six Nations match for both teams.
Round three is headlined by traditional foes England and Ireland facing off at Allianz Stadium in London at 2:10 pm on 21st February. Following this, Wales and Scotland face off in Cardiff at 4:40 pm, while France and Italy meet on the 22nd in Paris, kicking off at 3:10 pm.
The Test of the round in the fourth round will most certainly be the clash of the Auld Alliance as Scotland face France in Edinburgh at 4:40 pm on 7th March. Scotland will be out for revenge following their decisive loss to Les Bleus in the 2025 season. Fans will be keenly watching the tournament standings as we head into the penultimate round of this exciting Six Nations Championship.
'Super Saturday' caps off the tournament in the final round with three back-to-back-to-back clashes on Saturday 14th March. Everything will be to play for as Ireland take on Scotland in Dublin at 2:10 pm GMT, followed by Wales hosting Italy in Cardiff at 4:40 pm GMT, and France hosting England at 8:10 pm GMT.
Plenty of Rugby Action to Savour in the 2026 Six Nations
If the 2025 edition is anything to go by, the 2026 Six Nations promises to be one to remember. The full 2026 Six Nations Fixtures provide ample opportunity for thrilling encounters.
There are plenty of storylines to look forward to: Can France go back-to-back in the Six Nations? Will Ireland or England reclaim the championship throne? Can Scotland finally do it? Will Italy build on their recent progress? Will Wales rise from the ashes that was the 2025 tournament?
All of these questions and more will be answered in 2026, so while we count down, make sure to stay tuned for the release of the 2026 Six Nations Kits at rugbystuff.com!
