It all starts here. France host the Six Nations opener against Wales in Paris tonight.

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France enter the tournament in fine fettle, with a number of players flying for their domestic teams, and megastar Antoine Dupont fit and raring to go after missing last year's competition to focus on the Olympic Games.

Les Bleus have finished inside the top two during the last five editions of the Six Nations, but it could be argued they should have won more than their solitary title in 2022.

Wales enter the lion's den in dire straits. They have lost 12 successive matches, a run stretching back to 2023, and finished last year's tournament clutching the wooden spoon.

Coach Warren Gatland is under growing pressure to steer the ship into calmer waters with a young squad, many of whom are yet to taste victory in a red shirt.

RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch France v Wales on TV and online.

When is France v Wales?

France v Wales will take place on Friday 31st January 2025.

The game takes place at Stade de France in Paris, France.

What time is France v Wales kick-off?

France v Wales will kick off at 8:15pm.

Check out the Six Nations TV schedule with our comprehensive guide.

What TV channel is France v Wales on?

France v Wales will be shown live on ITV1 from 7:30pm.

Rugby experts and former players will provide plenty of build-up to the big game in the run-up to kick-off.

Every match of the tournament will be shown live across BBC and ITV platforms.

How to live stream France v Wales online

France v Wales will be live streamed on ITVX for free.

Fans can tune in to watch all the action live and on the move via a range of device, including smartphones and tablets via the ITVX app.

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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.

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