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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