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Where to watch Six Nations live streams for free online from anywhere

Johnny Sexton, the Ireland captain, holds the Six Nations trophy
Johnny Sexton, the former Ireland captain, with the Six Nations trophy in 2023 David Rogers/Getty Images

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It's the final weekend of the annual rugby tournament featuring Europe's finest teams, and there's still plenty to play for after Ireland was beaten by England last week. The race to avoid the wooden spoon at the other end of the table is super close, too. So, let us show you where to watch the Six Nations live streams for free from anywhere in the world. These options cover every game this weekend.

If you don't have a proper watch option in your country, we'll show you how to watch Six Nations live streams for free using a VPN. Short for virtual private network, these handy apps let your devices mimic various international locations of your choosing so that you can hop onto one of the all-inclusive streaming sources listed below.

This final round of matches features all three games on Saturday. We've included a full Six Nations fixture list below if you want to plan ahead and ensure you're free for your favorite clashes.

Where to watch free Six Nations live streams from anywhere 

You can catch all of the Six Nations action using a mix of ITVX and the BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom. As listed above, the BBC has the first game on Saturday before handing over to ITV for the other two games. While ITV and the BBC are UK-based platforms, you can access them from anywhere through a VPN.

A VPN virtually changes your devices' location, so apps and websites think you're connecting from servers within those countries. In the case of the Six Nations, you can connect through a UK server, and ITV/BBC will let you in with no fuss after creating a free email login.

If you're in the US, you can go the VPN route, or it's only $5.99 a month to pick up the required Peacock subscription that covers you for every game.

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How to watch the Six Nations with a VPN

  • Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
  • Install it on the device you're using to watch the game.
  • Turn it on and set it to a UK location.
  • Go to ITVX or BBC iPlayer (check the fixture list below).
  • Sign in/create a free login and watch the matches.
  • When: February 2 -  March 16.

How to watch the Six Nations in the USA

NBC is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Six Nations in the United States. All games will stream live on its Peacock streaming service (starts at just $5.99 monthly).

Or, if you have a VPN, you can watch all of the Six Nations matches for free using the UK option as described above.

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Peacock is a streaming service featuring NBCUniversal TV shows, movies, original series, live sports, and news programs. Prices start at just $5.99 a month on one-month deals, with further discounts available on annual plans.

How to watch Six Nations games live in the UK

ITV and the BBC share the official broadcasts for the Six Nations 2024 edition in the UK. All games will be covered, with three of them each weekend. Both services can be viewed on smart TVs, streaming sticks, consoles, laptops, and more.

How to watch the Six Nations in Australia

Australian Six Nations live streams are on Stan, specifically the Sports tier, which with the required basic package underneath it, will run you AU$25 per month. That's a hefty fee, especially when you have to get up extra early for most games. If you fancy a free route, check out the VPN tips above to get that UK coverage for free. 

Six Nations 2024 schedule

We've listed all the Six Nations fixtures below, along with their local UK/Irish times. You'll also see a mention of which free channel the game is on in the UK to save time on checking TV guides.

Week 1

  • Friday, Feb 2 – France vs. Ireland 8 p.m. (ITV)
  • Saturday, Feb 3 – Italy vs. England 2.15 p.m. (ITV)
  • Saturday, Feb 3 – Wales vs. Scotland 4.45 p.m. (BBC)

Week 2

  • Saturday, Feb 10 – Scotland vs. France 2.15 p.m. (BBC)
  • Saturday, Feb 10 – England vs. Wales 4.45 p.m. (ITV)
  • Sunday, Feb 11 – Ireland vs. Italy 3 p.m. (ITV)

Week 3

  • Saturday, Feb 24 – Ireland vs. Wales 2.15 p.m. (ITV)
  • Saturday, Feb 24 – Scotland vs. England 4.45 p.m. (BBC)
  • Sunday, Feb 25 – France vs. Italy 3 p.m. (ITV)

Week 4

  • Saturday, Mar 9 – Italy vs. Scotland 2.15 p.m. (ITV)
  • Saturday, Mar 9 – England vs. Ireland 4.45 p.m. (ITV)
  • Sunday, Mar 10 – Wales vs. France 3 p.m. (BBC)

Week 5

  • Saturday, Mar 16 – Wales vs. Italy 2.15 p.m. (BBC)
  • Saturday, Mar 16 – Ireland vs. Scotland 4.45 p.m. (ITV)
  • Saturday, Mar 16 – France vs. England 8 p.m. (ITV)

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.

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