Every spring, the Six Nations can be relied on to deliver a blast of heavy-weight European sporting drama.
From February 5th to March 14th, the continent’s top teams – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales – meet in a fierce round‑robin competition packed with heavy hits, quick hands and intense national rivalries.
Running since 1883, the tournament is a highlight of the sporting calendar and this edition promises fast, high‑tempo rugby fuelled by emerging stars and returning icons.
How can I watch the Six Nations in Germany?
The good news is that watching the tournament at home in Germany is remarkably straightforward.
TV channel ProSieben MAXX will broadcast all 15 matches live on free‑to‑air television, while every fixture is also available to stream at no cost on Joyn and ran.de.
Matches are also being shown in Germany on MoreThanSportsTV.
If you prefer the atmosphere of a pub, options vary depending on where you live. Rugby remains a niche sport in Germany, with around 20,000 players across roughly 130–140 clubs, so mainstream sports bars will usually prioritise football – or possibly the Winter Olympics.
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But larger cities with strong expat communities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt often have reliable rugby‑friendly venues.
For example, Irish pubs like The Castle in Berlin and Shamrock in Munich or Hamburg, along with international chains like Belushi’s, regularly show Six Nations matches on big screens.
The 2026 tournament
This year’s championship looks set to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. France are defending champions and widely tipped to retain the title, fuelled by the return of superstar scrum‑half Antoine Dupont and the electric form of winger Louis Bielle‑Biarrey.
But England also appear to be strong contenders, while no one is writing off the Irish, and Scotland could yet spring a surprise or two.
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Scheduled matches (CET):
- Thu Feb 5th, 21:10 – France vs Ireland
- Sat Feb 7th, 15:10 – Italy vs Scotland
- Sat Feb 7th, 17:40 – England vs Wales
- Sat Feb 14th, 15:10 – Ireland vs Italy
- Sat Feb 14th, 17:40 – Scotland vs England
- Sun Feb 15th, 16:10 – Wales vs France
- Sat Feb 21st, 15:10 – England vs Ireland
- Sat Feb 21st, 17:40 – Wales vs Scotland
- Sun Feb 22nd, 16:10 – France vs Italy
- Fri Mar 6th, 21:10 – Ireland vs Wales
- Sat Mar 7th, 15:10 – Scotland vs France
- Sat Mar 7th, 17:40 – Italy vs England
- Sat Mar 14th, 15:10 – Ireland vs Scotland
- Sat Mar 14th, 17:40 – Wales vs Italy
- Sat Mar 14th, 21:10 – France vs England
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