Six Nations 2025: What You Need to Know
Six Nations returns in early 2025 and the excitement is already building. If you love rugby, this is the tournament you won’t want to miss. Below we break down the schedule, the biggest match‑ups and the easiest ways to catch every tackle.
Schedule & Fixtures
The six nations – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales – kick off the tournament on the first weekend of February. The opening games are England vs. Italy and Wales vs. Scotland. After that, each team faces the others once, meaning three home games and two away games per side.
Key dates to lock in:
- Feb 2‑3: Opening weekend – England/Italy and Wales/Scotland.
- Feb 9‑10: France vs. Ireland and Italy vs. Wales.
- Feb 23‑24: England vs. Scotland and France vs. Italy.
- Mar 9‑10: Ireland vs. Wales and England vs. France.
- Mar 16‑17: Final round – Scotland vs. Italy, Ireland vs. England, and Wales vs. France.
Mark your calendar for the England‑France clash on March 10 – it’s usually the tournament’s headline game.
How to Watch & Get Involved
There are three main ways to follow the action:
- Live TV: In the UK, BBC and ITV share the broadcasting rights. Check your local listings for channel numbers.
- Streaming: If you prefer to watch on your phone or laptop, the BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub carry all matches live. Both services are free with a UK TV licence.
- Stadium tickets: Nothing beats the roar of the crowd. Ticket sales open in early December on each nation’s official website. Early bird prices are cheaper, so grab yours ASAP.
Want to join the conversation? Follow the hashtag #SixNations2025 on Twitter and Instagram for real‑time updates, fan polls and behind‑the‑scenes clips. The official Six Nations app also offers push notifications for try alerts and a live scoreboard.
For those who love stats, the tournament’s official site publishes player rankings after each round. Keep an eye on newcomers like Italy’s rising fly‑half and Scotland’s powerful lock – they could become surprise stars.
Whether you’re watching from your couch or cheering in the stands, Six Nations 2025 promises drama, hard hits and moments that will stick with you. Grab your tickets, set your reminders and get ready for a rugby festival that brings the whole UK together.
Got a favourite team? Let us know in the comments and share your predictions for the champion. The more fans we have, the louder the cheers – and that’s what makes Six Nations truly special.
