How to watch Six Nations Rugby in the U.S.

The Six Nations Rugby Tournament consists of five weekends of rugby matches between six of the northern hemisphere’s top national teams, and the first matches of the 2026 tournament begin this week. France will be defending their 2025 championship title, and they’ll be joined in competition by England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Wales. All teams will participate in matches every weekend through March 14, when the final three Round 5 matches take place.

Even though the United States doesn’t participate in the tournament, we know there are still loads of fans in America who want to tune in to the action, and this year, fans will be able to catch every match live on Peacock, and a select few will re-air on NBC and NBC Sports. For more information about how to tune in to the 2026 Six Nations Rugby Tournament, read on.

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How to watch the 2026 Six Nations Rugby Tournament

Dates: Feb. 5 – March 14

TV channels: Select matches available on NBC and NBC Sports Network

Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, and more

When is the 2026 Six Nations Rugby Tournament?

The 2026 Six Nations Rugby Tournament will run from Thursday, February 5 through Saturday, March 14.

Where to watch Six Nations Rugby on TV in the U.S.

Select matches of the Six Nations Rugby tournament will be broadcast on NBC and NBC Sports Network, which are available on platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV.

Where to stream Six Nations Rugby without cable

Every Six Nations Rugby match will stream live on Peacock.

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For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

Who is participating in the 2026 Six Nations Rugby Tournament?

The six countries participating in the Six Nations Rugby Tournament are France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Wales.

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2026 Six Nations Rugby Tournament Schedule

All times Eastern.

Round 1

• Feb. 5, 3 p.m.: France vs. Ireland (Peacock)

• Feb. 7, 9 a.m., Italy vs. Scotland (Peacock)

• Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m., England vs. Wales (Peacock)

Round 2

• Feb. 14, 9 a.m., Ireland vs. Italy (Peacock)

• Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m., Scotland vs. England (Peacock)

• Feb. 15, 10 a.m., Wales vs. France (Peacock)

Round 3

• Feb. 21, 9 a.m., England vs. Ireland (Peacock)

• Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m., Wales vs. Scotland (Peacock)

• Feb. 22, 10 a.m., France vs. Italy (Peacock)

Round 4

• March 6, 3 p.m., Ireland vs. Wales (Peacock)

• March 7, 9 a.m., Scotland vs. France (Peacock, NBC Sports Network)

• March 7, 11:30 a.m., Italy vs. England (Peacock)

Round 5

• March 14, 10 a.m. Ireland vs. Scotland (Peacock), encore presentations at 12 p.m. (NBC) and 6 p.m. (NBC Sports Network)

• March 14, 12:30 p.m., Wales vs. Italy (Peacock)

• March 14, 4 p.m. France vs. England (Peacock, NBC Sports Network)

Ways to watch the 2026 Six Nations Rugby Tournament