what channel is six nations on

In 2026 in the UK, the Six Nations is on free‑to‑air TV shared between ITV and BBC.

Quick Scoop: What channel is the Six Nations on?

• Main UK channels:
  • ITV (including ITV1 and streaming on ITVX) shows 10 matches, including all England games.

* BBC One shows 5 matches, including a number of Scotland and Wales home games, and streams on BBC iPlayer.

• Typical pattern in the UK:
  • England matches → usually on ITV.

* Many Scotland/Wales home matches → often on BBC One.

So if you’re in the UK and asking “what channel is Six Nations on?”, the short answer is:

It’s split between ITV and BBC One, with every game available free‑to‑air and also on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

Outside the UK (briefly)

• Australia: Stan Sport.

• New Zealand: Sky Sport.

• Other countries: local sports broadcasters such as NBC Sports (USA), DAZN (Canada), etc.

If you share your country, I can narrow it down more precisely.

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