When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more

The thrilling annual rugby tournament of Europe's finest is back with memories of the World Cup still fresh in our minds. We can't wait to get stuck in this weekend with a trilogy of free games. That's right, we're here to show you where to watch the Six Nations live streams for free from anywhere in the world. These options cover every game throughout the tournament over the next six weeks until the final round on March 16.

• See also: Free Super Bowl live stream | Free AFCON live stream | Free Champions League live streams

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.

The tournament starts tonight with a free France vs. Ireland live stream (what a game to start with!) but this will be the only Friday fixture. All other games will be played on Saturday or Sunday for other weekends. We've included a full Six Nations fixture list below.

2024 Six Nations live stream quick links:

• Access FREE live streams internationally via ExpressVPN (try it risk-free for 30 days)
• UK: ITVX (free) /BBC (free)
• USA: Peacock ($5.99 monthly)
• Ireland: RTE Player (free)
• Australia: Stan Sport ($25 monthly with Sport add-on)
• When: February 2 -  March 16
• Next games:
  • France vs. Ireland, Friday, 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT / 4 a.m. (Sat) AWST - free on ITV
  • Italy vs. England, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. ET / 2:15 p.m. GMT / 10:15 p.m. AWST - free on ITV
  • Wales vs. Scotland, Saturday, 11:45 a.m. ET / 4:45 p.m. GMT / 12:45 a.m. AWST - free on BBC

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, offering up every match between them. ITV1 is showing the first game on Friday and will host two out of three games each weekend. We'll keep you updated on the other fixtures throughout the tournament via the list at the end of this article. While ITVX 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.

Don't have a VPN? There's a fantastic offer right now on the best VPN we've tested and have been using for years for streaming and beefing up our online security. You can pick up ExpressVPN, save 49% on the usual price, and get three months for free. It's the best investment in your sports-watching future if you know you'll want to watch more international sports streams. If you're unsatisfied, there's a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee. Want to learn more about the product? Take a look at our ExpressVPN review.

Staff Pick

ExpressVPN Plan

With its consistent performance, reliable security, and expansive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN out there, excelling in every spec and offering many advanced features that makes it exceptional. Better yet, you can save up to 49% and get an extra three months for free today.

Shop at ExpressVPN External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user."

Highlights

• Unlocks global streaming channels
• Thousands of servers in 94 countries
• 24/7 live chat customer service
• Excellent speeds for streaming, downloading, and browsing
• Hides your location and protects your online devices
• Independently audited

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.

Peacock Premium (Monthly Plan)

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.

Shop at Peacock TV External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user."

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 upcoming 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.