Pay TV channel Premier Sports joins the BBC, ITV and S4C in screening live games from the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship.
Broadcaster has the rights to screen one game per round.
Coverage will focus on games featuring Scotland and Wales.
Premier Sports has confirmed it will broadcast five live matches from the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship, one from each round. The newly acquired rights include live coverage of key Championship fixtures involving Scotland and Wales. Its coverage will be headlined by Premier Sports’ Andy Goode, Jim Hamilton, Tom Shanklin and Ryan Wilson.
The acquisition of non-exclusive rights follows measures by both the BBC and ITV to reduce the cost of sporting rights.
Premier Sports will also screen coverage of the sporting competition in parts of Asia. The broadcaster is also the exclusive broadcaster of Six Nations rugby in Canada.
Which Six Nations games will Premier Sports show?
Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026 – live on Premier Sports (UK)
- Italy v Scotland – Saturday 7 February, 14:10, Stadio Olympico, Rome
- Wales v France – Sunday 15 February, 15:10, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- Wales v Scotland – Saturday 21 February, 16:40, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- Scotland v France – Saturday 7 March, 14:10, Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Wales v Italy – Saturday 14 March, 16:40, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Richard Sweeney, CEO of Premier Sports, said:
“The Guinness Men’s Six Nations is one of the crown jewels of international rugby. The Championship showcases the world’s best players and remains one of the most culturally significant competitions in international sport and we’re delighted to bring these outstanding fixtures to our customers and growing rugby network. This deal is another significant step in Premier Sports’ growth and commitment to rugby. From our experience of URC, Top 14 and EPCR competitions to elite international rugby, we are committed to investing in rugby and telling its stories with insight, expertise and passion. We will bring our own unique take and presentation on these big games and provide a new coverage vantage point for rugby fans.”
By: Marc Thornham | Image: Premier Sports
