2025 Six Nations: Full fixture schedule, kick-off times and how to watch as England face tough opening test against defending champions Ireland
The return of the Six Nations is just around the corner with Europe’s best rugby sides set to battle it out for the coveted title.
Ireland under interim head coach Simon Easterby will be looking to defend their title and secure a third successive title.
Whilst France will be eager to challenge their close rivals following a disappointing campaign last season which saw them finish in second place with the absence of their captain Antoine Dupont who is set to make his valiant return.
England will open their Six Nations campaign with a tough test against the current holders, whilst Wales face a challenging first game away to Les Bleus as they look to re-find their form and challenge for the title after a poor turnout last year which saw them finish at the bottom of the pile.
Both Scotland and Italy will be hoping to build on the progress they made last year and better their finishes of fourth and fifth.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Six Nations including full fixture schedule, kick-off times and how to watch.
Ireland are looking to claim their third consecutive Six Nations title
Antoine Dupont returns to the France setup after skipping the 2024 Six Nations to focus on the Summer Olympics
When is the 2025 Six Nations?
The 2025 Six Nations will get underway on Friday, January 31 with France hosting Wales at the Stade the France.
After five intense rounds of fixtures, the competition will conclude on Saturday, March 15 where one of the six nations will be crowned champions.
Where to watch
Fans in the UK will be able to watch all the action from the 2025 Six Nations via BBC and ITV/
For those on the move, the games will be available to stream on both BBC iPlayer and ITV X.
Here at Mail Sport we will also be providing regular coverage of the Six Nations, so you can keep up to date with all the action right here.
England
Wales will be hoping they can re-find their form after finishing bottom of the table last year
2025 Six Nations Full Schedule
(All times GMT)
Round one
Friday, January 31
France vs Wales – Stade de France, Paris (8:15pm, ITV)
Saturday, February 1
Scotland vs Italy – Murrayfield, Edinburgh, (2:15pm, BBC)
Ireland vs England – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (4:45pm, ITV)
Round two
Saturday, February 8
Wales vs Italy – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (2:15pm, BBC)
England vs France – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4:45pm, ITV)
Sunday, February 9
Scotland vs Ireland – Murrayfield, Edinburgh (3pm, BBC)
Round three
Saturday, February 22
Wales vs Ireland – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (2:15pm, BBC)
England vs Scotland – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4:45pm, ITV)
Sunday, February 23
Italy vs France – Stadio Olimpico, Rome (3pm, ITV)
Round four
Saturday, March 8
Ireland vs France – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (2:15pm, ITV)
Scotland vs Wales – Murrayfield, Edinburgh (4:45pm, BBC)
Sunday, March 9
England vs Italy – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (3pm, ITV)
Round five
Saturday, March 15
Italy vs Ireland – Stadio Olimpico, Rome (2:15pm, ITV)
Wales vs England – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (4:45pm, BBC)
France vs Scotland – Stade de France, Paris (8pm, ITV)
