What channel is Ireland v Italy Six Nations 2026 match on? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream
Check out how to watch Ireland v Italy in a Six Nations 2026 match, including TV details and more.

Ireland are aiming to get their Six Nations campaign back on track when they host Italy at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
Andy Farrell's men were blown away by France in their opening match, suffering a 36-14 defeat in Paris, to dent ambitions of a big tournament for the Irish.
The only course of action for Ireland is to ensure no slip-ups from here on in. That may be easier said than done against an Italian team overflowing with confidence.
Italy defeated Scotland 18-15 in Rome to kick-start their campaign in superb fashion. They head to Dublin with genuine belief of sparking an upset.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Ireland v Italy on TV and online.
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When is Ireland v Italy?
Ireland v Italy will take place on Saturday 14 February 2026.
The game takes place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
What time is Ireland v Italy kick-off?
Ireland v Italy will kick off at 2:10pm.
Check out the Six Nations TV schedule with our comprehensive guide.
What TV channel is Ireland v Italy on?
Ireland v Italy will be shown live on ITV1 from 1pm.
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 BBC and ITV platforms.
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How to live stream Ireland v Italy online
Ireland v Italy 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.
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