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Where to watch the Six Nations
The Six Nations is free to watch in the UK. ITV shows 10 of the 15 men's matches, including every England game, and the BBC shows the other five. The BBC shows every match of the Women's Six Nations. The deal runs until 2029.
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- ITV10 men's matches a year, including all five England matches, on ITV1 and ITVX.Watch on ITVXFree. Watching live needs a TV licence
- BBC5 men's matches a year (Scotland and Wales home games, except against England), every Women's Six Nations match and the Under-20s.Watch on BBC iPlayerFree, with a TV licence
Quick answers
- Where can I watch the Six Nations in the UK?
- The Six Nations is free to watch in the UK. ITV shows 10 of the 15 men's matches, including every England game, and the BBC shows the other five. The BBC shows every match of the Women's Six Nations. The deal runs until 2029.
- Do I need a subscription for the Six Nations?
- No. Every match is on BBC or ITV. You do need a TV licence to watch live.
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Sources: Six Nations Rugby: free-to-air coverage from 2026. Prices from our prices pages. Rights can change between seasons, so check the broadcaster before you subscribe.