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Le Six Nations 2027 It begins on Friday, February 5th in Dublin and ends on Saturday, March 13th, with "Super Saturday." Attending a match in the UK or Ireland means experiencing rugby in legendary stadiums, then continuing the evening in packed pubs. Based in Edinburgh since 2012, we provide you with the schedule, our ticket tips, and our travel ideas.
In short: The 2027 Six Nations Championship will be played from Friday, February 5th to Saturday, March 13th, 2027. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, matches will take place in Dublin, Edinburgh, London, and Cardiff. France will play at Twickenham on February 14th and then in Dublin on March 13th. Tickets can be booked with each national federation starting in the autumn.
The tournament consists of five matchdays and a single week's break. Here are the matches played in the United Kingdom and Ireland, according to the schedule published by the official website of the Six Nations Tournament.
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The Friday night matches in Dublin and Edinburgh kick off at 8:10 pm local time. Other times are subject to change, so please check before booking your trains or flights. France will also host Wales on February 6th and Scotland on February 21st at the Stade de France.
Aviva Stadium is located in the Ballsbridge district, a half-hour walk from the city center. Lansdowne Road station, served by the DART commuter rail line, is also right next door. On match nights, the whole area comes alive with the fans.
Murrayfield is the largest stadium in Scotland. It is located to the west of the city, and the tram stops right in front of it. Before kick-off, fans march up the main road to the sound of bagpipes.
Twickenham is the largest rugby stadium in the world. It's easily accessible by train from Waterloo station in about thirty minutes. However, expect a long wait on the platform after the match.
In Cardiff, the national stadium stands on the banks of the River Taff, a short walk from the central station. Its retractable roof and Welsh chants make it one of the most impressive venues of the tournament.
In practice, each federation sells tickets for its home matches: the IRFU in Ireland, the RFU in England, Scottish Rugby, and the Welsh Rugby Union. Club and supporter program members often have priority access. The general public then has access to the remaining seats.
In particular, major matches, such as Ireland vs. England or England vs. France, sell out quickly. Therefore, sign up for federation alerts as early as autumn. Also, avoid unofficial resale sites: tickets resold above their price may be cancelled.
However, rugby is also experienced outside the stadium. In Dublin, the pubs fill up from the afternoon onwards, and the traditional Irish music often takes over after the match. In Edinburgh, our traditional pubs of Edinburgh broadcast all the matches.
A match weekend also leaves time for sightseeing. Follow our itinerary, for example... Visit Dublin in 3 days, or our ideas to find out What to do in Edinburgh.
The Ireland-France match on March 13th also falls four days before Ireland's national day. You can therefore extend your stay with our guide to the Saint Patrick's Day in Dublin.
Another major sporting event: the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, from July 2nd to 4th, 2027. See our guide to the Tour de France 2027 in Great Britain.
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The tournament begins on Friday, February 5, 2027 with Ireland vs. England in Dublin. It concludes on Saturday, March 13, with three matches on the same day.
Tickets can be purchased from the federation hosting the match, or on its official resale platform. Club members generally have priority access.
France plays England at Twickenham on Sunday, February 14, then Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, March 13.
Yes. The UK requires a passport and an ETA authorization. However, an identity card is sufficient for entry into Ireland.
Yes. The last match in Dublin is on March 13th, and St. Patrick's Day is on March 17th. A five-day stay therefore allows you to experience both.
Our team organizes trips around the tournament in each host city. Discover our trips Six Nations in Dublin, Six Nations in Edinburgh, Six Nations in London and Six Nations in Cardiff. We then adapt the dates, accommodations and visits to your match.
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This guide is written and updated by the team at Brightside Travel, a bespoke travel agency based in Edinburgh since 2012 and Travelife certified for responsible tourism. Our experts live in the UK and design trips to Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland every day. Meet our team.
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