Six Nations 2026 schedule: Dates, start times, venues and where to watch as England eye first title in six yearsThe 2026 Six Nations are almost here and England will be going all out to try and win their first title in six years. And in doing so, they denied Ireland history by preventing them from lifting their third straight Six Nations trophy. It is France, England and Ireland who head into the 2026 edition as favourites, with Wales and Italy tipped to struggle. Six Nations 2026: Dates and start timesThe 2026 Six Nations will get started on Thursday, February 5. The Six Nations opener between reigning champions France and Ireland will start at 8:10pm on February 5.

Source: The Times January 14, 2026 14:24 UTC