Six Nations 2025 schedule: Fixtures, kick-off times and how to watch

The Six Nations returns with Europe’s best rugby teams once again battling for spring supremacy.

Ireland will be looking to defend their title after securing their second successive title last year, but will face tough opponents.

France will hope to bounce back from a disappointing tournament in 2024 when Antoine Dupont returns, while England and Wales will need strong campaigns after their autumn misses.

Could this finally be Scotland’s year with Gregor Townsend’s squad looking as good as ever? Or could an improving Italy finally challenge?

With a British and Irish Lions series looming, those hoping to be included in Andy Farrell’s squad will be keen to make their point and secure a place on the tour. Here you will find everything you need to know.

When is the Six Nations?

The Six Nations begins on Friday, January 31st and ends with the finals on Super Saturday, March 15th.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK will be able to watch every game live on BBC and ITV, which are in the final year of their joint television rights agreement. Live streams will be available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

Six Nations 2025 schedule

(All times GMT)

Round one

• Friday January 31st: France v Wales – Stade de France, Paris (8.15pm, ITV)

• Saturday 1 February: Scotland v Italy v Murrayfield, Edinburgh, (2.15pm, BBC)

• Saturday 1 February: Ireland v England v Aviva Stadium, Dublin (4.45pm, ITV)

Round two

• Saturday 8 February: Wales v Scotland – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (2.15pm, BBC)

• Saturday February 8: England v France v Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4.45pm, ITV)

• Sunday 9 February: Scotland v Ireland v Murrayfield, Edinburgh (3pm, BBC)

Round three

• Saturday 22 February: Wales v Ireland – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (2.15pm, BBC)

• Saturday 22 February: England v Scotland v Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4.45pm, ITV)

• Sunday February 23rd: Italy v France v Stadio Olimpico, Rome (3pm, ITV)

Round four

• Saturday March 8: Ireland v France v Aviva Stadium, Dublin (2.15pm, ITV)

• Saturday March 8: Scotland v Wales v Murrayfield, Edinburgh (4.45pm, BBC)

• Sunday March 9: England v Italy – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (3pm, ITV)

Round five

• Saturday March 15: Italy v Ireland v Stadio Olimpico, Rome (2.15pm, ITV)

• Saturday 15 March: Wales v England – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (4.45pm, BBC)

• Saturday March 15: France v Scotland – Stade de France, Paris (8pm, ITV)