How to Watch Six Nations 2026: TV Channel, Live Stream, Full List of Broadcasters.

The Guinness Men's Six Nations 2026 (running February 5–March 14, 2026) features extensive broadcast coverage worldwide, with strong free-to-air emphasis in participating nations (England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales) and dedicated partners elsewhere.

The tournament kicks off with France vs Ireland on Thursday, February 5.Official broadcasters are confirmed via Six Nations Rugby, BBC, ITV, and other sources as of February 3, 2026. Coverage includes live matches, highlights, and streaming options.

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Participating Nations (Home Broadcasters):



England: ITV (all England games + more), BBC (select matches), Premier Sports (pay TV for some BBC games)

Ireland: RTÉ (free-to-air), Virgin Media (free-to-air), Premier Sports

Scotland: ITV, BBC, Premier Sports

Wales: ITV, BBC, S4C (Welsh-language), Premier Sports

Italy: Sky Italia (all matches), RAI/TV8 (free-to-air for Italy games)

France: France Télévisions (free-to-air, all France home games + select others), TF1 (sublicensed select games)

Northern Ireland: ITV, BBC, Premier Sports (same as UK/Ireland)

In the UK, BBC and ITV share free-to-air rights (ITV shows 10 matches including all England games; BBC shows 5, often involving Scotland/Wales). Premier Sports adds pay coverage for select games. In Ireland, RTÉ and Virgin Media provide full free-to-air access.


Global Broadcast Partners Europe (excluding home nations)


Belgium: Telenet

Bulgaria: A1

Croatia: Zonasports

Czechia: Nova

Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania: TV3

Georgia: Georgian Rugby Union (GRU)

Germany: Prosieben

Malta: GO

Portugal: Sport TV

Romania: Digi

Slovakia: Nova

Spain: Movistar

MENA (Middle East & North Africa)

Multiple countries

(Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, etc.): Starzplay, TV5MONDE

AfricaSub-Saharan Africa:

Super Sport (primary), TV5MONDE (select)

Various countries (Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, etc.): TV5MONDE (extensive coverage)

Asia

Japan: WOWOW

Multiple countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.): Premier Sports, TV5MONDE

Oceania

Australia: Stan Sport

New Zealand: Sky

Pacific Islands (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, etc.): FBC, TV5MONDE

Americas

Canada: Premier Sports (exclusive)

United States: NBC Sports/Peacock (all matches exclusively on Peacock; select windows on NBC)

Latin America/Caribbean (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, etc.): ESPN Sur (extensive coverage across many territories)

For the most up-to-date schedules, specific match assignments, and streaming links, check the official Six Nations website (sixnationsrugby.com/where-to-watch), your local broadcaster, or apps like Peacock (US), Stan Sport (Australia), or Premier Sports (UK/Canada/Asia). 



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