Where to watch rugby?
Nations Championship, Six Nations, Rugby World Cup 2027: here is where to watch every big rugby date on TV in the UK and Ireland, and how to find a pub, bar or restaurant showing the match near you.
Find a bar or pub showing the match near you
- Open the FanSpot map and pick rugby: you instantly see the venues showing a match within 3 km.
- Look up a specific fixture from the match tab, or find a venue by name straight on the map.
- Tap the directions button and you're on your way.
Venues on FanSpot announce the matches they show themselves, and fans can also flag a spot, which other supporters then confirm. The more venues sign up in your town, the richer the map gets.
Nations Championship, November 2026
Broadcasters: ITV and ITVX in the UK (Wales matches also on S4C and BBC iPlayer); in Ireland, Virgin Media Play streams every match and Virgin Media One shows selected games.
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ITV has not yet confirmed which of its channels shows each match. Home nations host every match in this window.
Six Nations 2027
Broadcasters: BBC and ITV in the UK, RTÉ and Virgin Media in Ireland, free-to-air until 2029. Channels for each match are confirmed closer to the tournament.
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Times are as announced by the Six Nations and can still be adjusted.
Rugby World Cup 2027
In Australia, from 1 October to 13 November 2027. Broadcaster in the UK: ITV. Ireland and Scotland are in Pool D with Portugal and Uruguay.
The Irish broadcaster for the World Cup had not been confirmed at the time of checking.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is the Six Nations on?
The Six Nations is shown free-to-air: on BBC and ITV in the UK, and on RTÉ and Virgin Media in Ireland, with coverage guaranteed until 2029. The 2027 tournament opens on Friday 5 February with Ireland v England at the Aviva Stadium.
Where can I watch the Nations Championship?
In the UK, ITV holds the rights and streams on ITVX, with Welsh-language coverage on S4C and BBC iPlayer. In Ireland, Virgin Media Play streams all matches and Virgin Media One shows selected games.
When is the Nations Championship final?
The finals weekend is 27–29 November 2026 at Twickenham: the teams finishing in the same position in the northern and southern groups play each other. The Grand Final is on Sunday 29 November at 16:40.
When is England v France in the 2027 Six Nations?
England host France at Twickenham on Sunday 14 February 2027, kick-off 15:10.
When is the last round of the 2027 Six Nations?
The final round, Super Saturday, is on 13 March 2027: Italy v Wales at 14:10, England v Scotland at 16:40 and Ireland v France at 20:10.
How do I find a bar showing a rugby match near me?
Open FanSpot and choose rugby: the map shows the venues showing a match within 3 km. You can also search for a specific fixture from the match tab, or for a venue by name, then start directions in one tap.
Is FanSpot free?
Yes. FanSpot is free for fans and for bars, pubs and restaurants, with no subscription. It is available on iPhone and Android.
I run a venue that shows the games: how do I let people know?
Register your venue for free on FanSpot, then announce your matches from the app. Customers who have added you as a favourite get a notification, and you can create and share a match poster.
Stop searching for where to watch the match
FanSpot is free for fans and venues alike. Download the app and find your next rugby match.
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Dates, kick-off times and channels checked on 6 November 2026. Leagues and broadcasters can change them: always check the official schedule before heading out. All times are UK and Irish time.