Where to Watch the Inaugural 2026 Nations Championship
The highly anticipated inaugural rugby union Nations Championship is set to commence this weekend, showcasing intense matches across six captivating venues, from Christchurch to Cordoba and Cardiff. Fans eager to catch all the live action can easily find the relevant channels or streaming services available in their respective countries.
Rugby enthusiasts in more than 80 nations and territories will have the opportunity to enjoy the 2026 Nations Championship live, thanks to a wide array of official broadcasting partners established worldwide. Flashscore will also play a key role by providing real-time scores, statistical insights, match previews, and post-game reports for all 42 fixtures, culminating in a grand final at the iconic Twickenham on November 29.
For those in the twelve nations participating, here is a breakdown of how to watch the Nations Championship live:
- Argentina — ESPN
- Australia — Nine, Stan Sport
- England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland — ITV, S4C, Virgin Media
- Fiji — FBC
- France — TF1
- Italy — Sky Italia
- Japan — WOWOW
- New Zealand — Sky Sports NZ
- South Africa — SuperSport
In addition to the main broadcasting networks, numerous other regions will also provide live broadcasting of this exciting tournament. These include locations such as:
- Canada — Premier Sports
- USA — Rugby Pass TV
- Austria and Germany — Prosieben
- Czech Republic and Slovakia — Nova TV
- Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania — TV3
- Georgia — GRU
- Holland — Ziggo Sport
- Portugal — Sport TV
- Romania — Digi
- Spain — Movistar
- Switzerland — ProSieben
- Middle East & North Africa — Starzplay
- South and South-East Asia — Premier Sports
- Pacific Islands — FBC
This extensive international coverage ensures that rugby fans across the globe will not miss a moment of the action, paving the way for a championship filled with exhilarating plays and unforgettable moments.
