The Six Nations is back for another year with the home nations and continental contenders aiming to get off to a good start across Europe.
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Reigning champions France enter the competition as favourites to defend their title, but England are the form team, currently enjoying an 11-match undefeated streak.
Ireland are less fancied in 2026 than previous years despite the return of coach Andy Farrell, who missed last year's tournament due to leading the British & Irish Lions.
Scotland remain a mixed bag, while Italy are seen as a rising force capable of upsetting the established order. Wales remain in turmoil and look set to battle to escape another wooden spoon.
RadioTimes.com brings you all the TV coverage details for the Six Nations 2026.
Six Nations 2026 on TV
Every Six Nations 2026 match will be shown live on BBC and ITV throughout the duration of the tournament.
BBC One and ITV1 will show each of the games, exposing millions to elite rugby union action on free-to-air TV.
Games will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and ITVX, so you don't have to miss a moment - even on the move.
You can tune into either platform via a range of devices, including smart TVs, laptops and smartphones, meaning you can catch every tackle, turnover and try.
Six Nations 2026 TV schedule
All UK time.
Round 1
Thursday 5th February
France v Ireland (8:10pm) ITV
Saturday 7th February
Italy v Scotland (2:10pm) BBC One
England v Wales (4:40pm) ITV
Round 2
Saturday 14th February
Ireland v Italy (2:10pm) ITV
Scotland v England (4:40pm) ITV
Sunday 15th February
Wales v France (3:10pm) BBC One
Round 3
Saturday 21st February
England v Ireland (2:10pm) ITV
Wales v Scotland (4:40pm) BBC One
Sunday 22nd February
France v Italy (3:10pm) ITV
Round 4
Friday 6th March
Ireland v Wales (8:10pm) ITV
Saturday 7th March
Scotland v France (2:10pm) BBC One
Italy v England (4:40pm) ITV
Round 5
Saturday 14th March
Ireland v Scotland (3:10pm) ITV
Wales v Italy (5:40pm) BBC One
France v England (8:10pm) ITV
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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.
