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What channel is England v Japan rugby Nations Championship 2026 match on? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream
Check out how to watch England v Japan in their Nations Championship 2026 match, including TV details and more.
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- James Walters
Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 9:15 am
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England continue their autumn instalment of the Rugby Nations Championship on Saturday as they host Japan at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
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Steve Borthwick's side come into the clash on the back of their 45-22 victory against Australia last weekend which left England second in the northern hemisphere pool and just two points behind France.
England will be desperate to secure another victory, which would be their fourth in a row, on Saturday in their penultimate group game ahead of finals weekend at the end of the month.
England, who beat Japan 59-14 in their last meeting in 2024, are yet to lose against the Brave Blossoms in their history and they'll fancy their chances of keeping that run going on Saturday.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v Japan on TV and online.
Read more: Nations Championship TV schedule
When is England v Japan?
England v Japan will take place on Saturday 14 November 2026.
The game takes place at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in London.
What time does England v Japan kick-off?
England v Japan will kick off at 4:40pm.
Check out the Nations Championship TV schedule with our comprehensive guide.
What TV channel is England v Japan on?
England v Japan will be shown live on ITV1 from 4:30pm.
Rugby experts and former players will provide plenty of build-up to the big game in the run-up to kick-off.
Every match of the tournament will be shown live across ITV platforms.
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How to live stream England v Japan online
England v Japan will be live streamed on ITVX for free.
Fans can tune in to watch all the action live and on the move via a range of device, including smartphones and tablets via the ITVX app.
Is England v Japan on radio?
You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
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