2026 Six Nations Fixtures Announced: England Set for Dream Start

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Friday, 17 October 2025 at 10:07

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The 2026 Six Nations fixtures have officially been confirmed — and England fans are in for a dream start.

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The action kicks off on Thursday, 5th February, with France hosting Ireland in what promises to be a high-stakes opener that will set the tone for the tournament from the very first whistle.

Just two days later, on Saturday 7th February, fans can look forward to a Super Saturday lineup packed with excitement.

Italy host Scotland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, followed by England welcoming Wales to the newly renamed Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Expect unforgettable action as rivalries reignite under the bright lights.

? 2026 Six Nations Fixtures: Round-by-Round Guide

ROUND 1

Thursday 5th February 2026
?? France v Ireland
? Venue TBC
? Kick-off: 8:10pm

Saturday 7th February 2026
?? Italy v Scotland
? Stadio Olimpico, Rome
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

?️ England v Wales
? Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

ROUND 2

Saturday 14th February 2026
☘️ Ireland v Italy
? Aviva Stadium, Dublin
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

? Scotland v England
? Murrayfield, Edinburgh
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

Sunday 15th February 2026
? Wales v France
? Principality Stadium, Cardiff
? Kick-off: 3:10pm

ROUND 3

Saturday 21st February 2026
?️ England v Ireland
? Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

? Wales v Scotland
? Principality Stadium, Cardiff
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

Sunday 22nd February 2026
?? France v Italy
? Decathlon Arena, Lille
? Kick-off: 3:10pm

ROUND 4

Friday 6th March 2026
☘️ Ireland v Wales
? Aviva Stadium, Dublin
? Kick-off: 8:10pm

Saturday 7th March 2026
? Scotland v France
? Murrayfield, Edinburgh
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

?? Italy v England
? Stadio Olimpico, Rome
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

ROUND 5 – Super Saturday

Saturday 14th March 2026
☘️ Ireland v Scotland
? Aviva Stadium, Dublin
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

? Wales v Italy
? Principality Stadium, Cardiff
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

?? France v England
? Venue TBC
? Kick-off: 8:10pm

? England’s Path to Glory

With home fixtures against Wales and Ireland, and a final showdown away in France, England’s route through the 2026 Six Nations Championship is as challenging as it is exciting. Every round offers massive implications for the title race — and fans won’t want to miss a second of the action.