Six Nations 2027 in your pub: every fixture, kick-off time and a plan for each weekend

The 2027 men's Six Nations runs from Friday 5 February to Saturday 13 March. That's six weeks in the quietest part of the year, with games on Friday nights, Saturday afternoons and Sundays. For a lot of pubs, it's the best thing in the diary between New Year and Easter.

Here's every fixture, with UK times as published by the Irish Rugby Football Union, and a plan for making the most of each weekend.

The 2027 fixtures (UK times)

Round 1

Friday 5 February: Ireland v England, 8:10pm
Saturday 6 February: Scotland v Italy, 2:10pm
Saturday 6 February: France v Wales, 4:40pm

Round 2

Saturday 13 February: Italy v Ireland, 2:10pm
Saturday 13 February: Scotland v Wales, 4:40pm
Sunday 14 February: England v France, 3:10pm

Round 3

Saturday 20 February: Wales v Ireland, 2:10pm
Saturday 20 February: England v Italy, 4:40pm
Sunday 21 February: France v Scotland, 3:10pm

Round 4

Friday 5 March: Scotland v Ireland, 8:10pm
Saturday 6 March: Italy v France, 2:10pm
Saturday 6 March: Wales v England, 4:40pm

Round 5

Saturday 13 March: Italy v Wales, 2:10pm
Saturday 13 March: England v Scotland, 4:40pm
Saturday 13 March: Ireland v France, 8:10pm

There's a week off after round 3, so nothing on the weekend of 27 and 28 February. Check the times again closer to the day, as they can change.

The weekends that matter most

Friday 5 February: the opener

Ireland v England on a Friday night is the kind of game that fills a pub. It's an 8:10pm kick-off, so people can come straight from work, eat, and settle in. Take table bookings for this one.

Sunday 14 February: Valentine's Day

England v France at 3:10pm on Valentine's Day. Some customers will want the rugby, some will want a quiet lunch for two. If you've got the space, do both in different areas, and say so clearly when people book.

Saturday 6 March: Wales v England

A 4:40pm kick-off on a Saturday. People will arrive early and stay late. Plan food for the whole afternoon and evening.

Saturday 13 March: the final day

Three games back to back, from 2:10pm to the end of Ireland v France at about 10pm. Treat it as one long event: staff for all of it, a food offer that runs all day, and a reason to stay between games.

A simple plan for each weekend

Decide which games you'll show, and which screen, with sound or without.
Put the fixtures up on your screens, your board outside and your socials, with the kick-off times. Our post on showing football fixtures in your pub has tips that work for rugby too.
Take bookings for the big games. A reserved table with a food order is easier to staff than a walk-in crowd.
Have a food offer that's quick to serve at half-time. A burger and a pint deal, a sharing platter, a pie.
Give people a reason to come early. A short rugby quiz before kick-off works well. Our post on pre-match quizzes explains how.
Give them a reason to stay. Fill the gap between Saturday games with something to do.

Check your licences

TV Licence. TV Licensing says: "Any pub or bar which shows live television must be covered by a valid TV Licence." That's whatever channel and whatever device you watch on.

Your sports subscription. Showing live sport in a pub needs a commercial subscription from whoever holds the rights. A home subscription isn't meant for a pub.

Music licence. PPL PRS says pubs will usually need TheMusicLicence to use the television for showing sports and other programming in public. Check yours covers it.

Hours. The Friday night games finish about 10pm, which suits most licences. If you plan a later party after the final day, check your hours and leave time for a Temporary Event Notice if you need one.

A word on sweepstakes

A paid sweepstake is a lottery, and lotteries are tightly controlled. If a pub runs one for customers as a "customer lottery", the Gambling Act 2005 says no one can win more than £50 from a single ticket, no profit can be made, tickets can only be sold to customers on the premises, and it can only be advertised on the premises.

The simplest option is a free one: everyone who books a table for the opening game gets a team out of the hat, and the pub puts up a small prize. This isn't legal advice. If you're not sure, ask your local licensing team.

How StockTap TV helps

On match days at our place in Washington, the screens show the fixtures and the build-up to kick-off, and on Sunderland and Newcastle match days the spin the wheel comes round on the TVs. The match-day screens show fixtures, league tables and a 3pm round-up and live scores. They're live at Teal Farm now and coming to founding pubs. The pre-match quiz is live now, and gives people a reason to get in before kick-off. See match days, or join the founding pubs.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Six Nations 2027 start?

Friday 5 February 2027, with Ireland v England in Dublin at 8:10pm UK time. The final round is on Saturday 13 March 2027.

Is there a week off during the 2027 Six Nations?

Yes. After round 3 on 20 and 21 February, there are no games on the weekend of 27 and 28 February. Round 4 starts on Friday 5 March.

Do I need a TV Licence to show the rugby in my pub?

Yes, if you show it live. TV Licensing says any pub or bar that shows live television must be covered by a valid TV Licence.

Can my pub run a Six Nations sweepstake?

A paid sweepstake is a lottery with strict rules, including a £50 limit per ticket for customer lotteries. A free draw with a small prize from the pub is simpler. Check with your local licensing team.

Sources

Irish Rugby: Men's Six Nations fixtures confirmed for 2027
TV Licensing: Pub landlords urged to check TV Licences
PPL PRS: TheMusicLicence for pubs and bars
legislation.gov.uk: Gambling Act 2005, Schedule 11, Part 3: customer lotteries

We checked every source on 24 October 2026. Rules change, so check the latest version before you act. Nothing here is legal advice.