The Six Nations returns this February with familiar rivalries, fresh storylines and the promise of another epic tournament.
France enter the new campaign as defending champions after reclaiming the title in 2025, but England and Ireland will both believe they have the firepower to mount a serious challenge. And don’t count out Scotland, Italy, or a rebounding Wales, either.null
From a Thursday-night opener in Paris to a potentially dramatic Saturday finale, the 2026 schedule is once again stacked with marquee clashes in iconic stadiums
CBSSPORTS is on down to guide you through this year.
Six Nations 2026 schedule, results
All times in GMT
ROUND ONE
Thursday, Feb. 5
France vs. Ireland: Paris, 8 p.m. — ITV
Saturday, Feb. 7
Italy vs. Scotland: Rome, 2.10 p.m. — BBC
England vs. Wales: Twickenham, 4.40 p.m. — ITV
ROUND TWO
Saturday, Feb. 14
Ireland vs. Italy: Dublin, 2.10 p.m. — ITV
Scotland vs. England: Edinburgh, 4.40 p.m. — ITV
Sunday, Feb. 15
Wales vs. France: Cardiff, 3.10 p.m. — BBC
ROUND THREE
Saturday, Feb. 21
England vs. Ireland: Twickenham, 2.10 p.m. — ITV
Wales vs. Scotland: Cardiff, 4.40 p.m. — BBC
Sunday, Feb. 22
France vs Italy: Paris, 3.10 p.m. — ITV
ROUND FOUR
Friday, March 6
Ireland vs. Wales: Dublin, 8.10 p.m. — ITV
Saturday, March 7
Scotland vs. France: Edinburgh, 2.10 p.m. — BBC
Italy vs. England: Rome, 4.40 p.m. — ITV
ROUND FIVE
Saturday, March 14
Ireland vs. Scotland: Dublin, 2.10 p.m. — ITV
Wales vs. Italy: Cardiff, 4.40 p.m. — BBC
France vs England: Paris, 8.40 p.m. — ITV
How to watch and follow the games
The tournament is being broadcast free-to-air across the BBC and ITV.
ITV will show 10 fixtures — including all of England’s games — while the BBC have five games in 2026.
You can also watch on TV or online via BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
ESPN will also be across all of the action.
Who has made the Six Nations squads?
The initial Six Nations squads are set to be confirmed this week.
ENGLAND: TBC
FRANCE: TBC
IRELAND: TBC
ITALY: TBC
SCOTLAND: TBC
