You can watch Six Nations Championship live from various providers depending on your location. If you missed any game, then you could also watch via replays, as all the official broadcasters keep their official footage available.
Below is a breakdown of the right ways to catch up on any matches you want to see for this tournament.
Free Options to watch the Six Nations Championship
You can get some of the games without paying anything on the following:
1. BBC iPlayer
- Availability: United Kingdom
- Device support: Works on web and on mobile, then you can “push it to the big screen” with common TV streaming devices, plus smart TVs and connected set-top boxes
BBC iPlayer is a free way to stream the parts of Six Nations that the BBC is responsible for in the UK. ITV’s deal covers all England matches, while the BBC focuses on live matches involving Scotland and Wales.
Pros:
- Free to use in the UK without a separate sports subscription
- Strong replay and catch-up experience when you miss kickoff
- Designed for easy searching and quick “find the latest match” browsing
- Works well for split viewing
Cons:
- You won’t see every single Six Nations match live on BBC iPlayer
2. ITVX
- Availability: United Kingdom
- Device support: Great for “watch anywhere” setups: phone/tablet viewing, laptop web playback, plus smart TVs and common streaming devices
ITVX is the free digital home for ITV’s Six Nations coverage in the UK. ITV’s rights for 2026 to 2029 include ten live matches each season. This includes every England fixture.
Its Six Nations coverage runs across TV and digital platforms and includes live viewing on ITVX.
Pros:
- Free live streaming for the matches ITV is assigned to show
- Good fit if you mainly follow England or want ITV’s matchday package
- Convenient “one app” experience for many of your matches
- Often includes fast highlights after matches through ITV’s digital offering
Cons:
- Not all 15 matches are on ITVX (BBC covers the rest)
3. S4C Clic
- Availability: Wales and the wider UK
- Device support: In-browser and app-based viewing options for almost all systems
S4C Clic is the Welsh-language way to watch Six Nations. It has all five Wales matches live in the Men’s Six Nations, giving you full Wales coverage in Welsh.
Pros:
- Great choice if Welsh-language commentary is important
- Useful for families and groups who want a Welsh-language experience together
Cons:
- Not a full-tournament solution
- If you don’t understand Welsh, the value is lower than English-language options
4. RTÉ Player
- Availability: Republic of Ireland
- Device support: Best for “watch on the sofa or the go” setups such as phones/tablets, web viewing, and smart-TV-friendly playback styles
In Ireland, the tournament is covered free-to-air. The RTÉ Player is one of the two key free apps you’ll use. RTÉ has rights to eight live fixtures during Men’s Six Nations. This includes two Ireland games, while Virgin Media covers the remaining matches.
Pros:
- Easy matchday routine: you can rely on one app for most Ireland-focused viewing
- Replay and catch-up options inside the same service for missed moments
Cons:
- You may need to switch apps on weekends when the match is on Virgin Media
5. Virgin Media Play
- Availability: Republic of Ireland
- Device support: Built for multi-device life; phone/tablet streaming, web viewing, and easy “start where you left off” use
RTÉ carries eight live fixtures, and Virgin Media carries the remaining seven matches in Men’s Six Nations Championship. That means Virgin Media Play is essential for a “watch every match” plan in Ireland. Especially when Ireland plays on dates where the rights are assigned to Virgin Media.
Pros:
- Free live streaming option in Ireland
- Complements RTÉ Player well for a full-tournament schedule
- Good for quick checks before kickoff
Cons:
- Like RTÉ Player, it does not cover all 15 matches alone
6. France.tv
- Availability: France
- Device support: Great for French-first viewing on mobile and tablet playback, web access, and smart-TV style watching
France.tv is where you stream the Six Nations Championship matches selected for broadcast by France Télévisions in France.
France Télévisions confirmed it will broadcast six of the fifteen Men’s Six Nations meetings, including the opener against Ireland and the final match against England, and that these games will be on france.tv sport for live viewing.
Pros:
- Free official streaming in France for France Télévisions’ Six Nations picks
- Includes major France fixtures like the opener and the closing match
- Simple “open app, pick match” matchday routine
Cons:
- Does not include all 15 matches
Paid Options to watch Six Nations Championship
For all the games, we recommend the following choices depending on your country:
1. Peacock
- Starting price (Per month): $10.99
- Availability: United States
- Device support: App or browser on any setup. Plus casting from your phone when you want the living-room view
You’ll like Peacock most if you want “no switching apps.” You only need to open Peacock, pick the match, and then rely on one service for the full event list. Also note that Peacock’s lower “Select” tier is shown as excluding live sports and events, so if you want the rugby live, you need a plan that includes live sports.
Pros:
- Built for full-tournament viewing in the U.S.
- Live plus on-demand rewatching inside one service
- Usually quick to resume watching if you pause or switch devices
Cons:
- Ad-supported viewing feels less smooth if you dislike interruptions
2. Stan Sport
- Starting price (Per month): AU$32
- Availability: Australia
- Device support: Streams on smart TVs, plus phone/tablet apps, computers in a browser, and common streaming devices
Stan Sport is designed like a sport streaming service, not a “random TV app.” The service provides Live & On Demand and no ad-breaks in play for the match experience. On top of that, Stan supports almost all devices.
Pros:
- Full match coverage in Australia
- Lower friction than switching between multiple broadcasters
- Clear “sport-first” interface for finding live events and replays
Cons:
- It’s an Australia-focused service, so your access depends on region
3. Sky Sport Now
- Starting price (Per month): NZ$54.99
- Availability: New Zealand
- Device support: Built for big-screen plus on-the-go. Hence, it is supported by smart TVs, mobile and tablet apps, laptop browser viewing, plus casting, and even PlayStation gaming consoles
In New Zealand, all games are streaming on Sky Sport Now. For matchday usability, this is one of the easiest “open, log in, watch” services if you’re already in the Sky ecosystem. Quality is good for live sport because the service is built for live viewing, not just library watching, and it offers HD in its listed options.
Pros:
- Month Pass option with easy renewal logic
- Many supported TV and streaming-device paths
- Flexible pass options if you only want the tournament period
Cons:
- Premium upgrades can raise your total cost if you want the highest-quality feed
4. DStv Stream Premium (SuperSport)
- Starting price (Per month): Varies
- Availability: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Device support: Use the DStv app on mobile, stream via the DStv streaming experience, and watch on supported TVs through the official DStv streaming paths
If you care about rugby and also watch lots of other sports, this can be a better value than buying a single sport service. You can choose to watch on satellite. Or you could go with live streaming, where your main real-world factor is internet quality
Pros:
- Covers the full Six Nations match set in South Africa via SuperSport
- Best sports value if you watch more than rugby
Cons:
- Can cost more than some single-sport services
5. Premier Sports
- Starting price (Per month): £12.99
- Availability: United Kingdom
- Device support: Watch in the Premier Sports app/web, plus through major TV and streaming ecosystems tied to your account
Premier Sports is a paid option that does not cover the entire tournament in every territory. The service secured a five-game slate on a non-exclusive basis of one match per matchweek. So it won’t replace a full 15-match broadcaster in a “watch everything” plan.
Pros:
- Clear pricing structure in the UK, with a known minimum-term starting price
- Good option if Premier Sports has the specific matches
Cons:
- If your goal is every single Six Nations fixture, you’ll need another broadcaster/service
6. Wowow
- Starting price (Per month): JPY 2,530
- Availability: Japan
- Device support: Works for Japanese viewers across all the common streaming setups.
In Japan, every match of Six Nations is live streamed on Wowow. You’ll get Japanese commentary and a Japan-first interface. So, it’s best if you’re comfortable using Japanese apps or you don’t mind subtitles.
Pros:
- Full tournament match coverage in Japan
- One subscription for the whole event
- Fits well if you already watch other Wowow programming
Cons:
- Japanese interface and commentary may not feel ideal for everyone