The 2026 Six Nations gets under way on Thursday, 5 February with England, France and Ireland the favourites to win the title. Defending champions France take on 2024 winners Ireland in the opening match at the Stade de France in Paris. On Saturday, 7 February, Scotland travel to Rome to face Italy, seeking to get their bid for a first Six Nations title off to a flying start. England, who are on an 11-match winning run and targeting a first title since 2020, take on Wales at Allianz Stadium in Saturday's second match. The last round of games is on Saturday, 14 March, with France v England at the Stade de France the final match.