The Six Nations returns for another year live across free-to-air TV channels, with a wide-open contest expected across the continent in the weeks to come.

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Reigning champions Ireland enter the competition as slender favourites by default, though coach Andy Farrell's absence – in order to prepare for the British & Irish Lions tour – has generated uncertainty around their chances.

France remain the best of the rest, while England will hope to convert narrow defeats into slim victories as they seek to disrupt the top order.

Scotland also boast a strong squad going into 2025, and could prove to be dark horses in the competition.

Italy, buoyed by two victories in last year's championship, will be determined to keep Wales submerged in the wooden spoon position this time around.

Fans across the globe will be excited to see how the tournament develops, with round 1 set to offer plenty of clues as to where the competition could be headed.

RadioTimes.com brings you all the TV coverage details for the Six Nations 2025.

Six Nations 2025 on TV

Every game will be shown live on BBC and ITV throughout the duration of the tournament.

BBC One and ITV1 will show each of the games, exposing millions to elite rugby union action on free-to-air TV.

Games will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and ITVX, so you don't have to miss a moment - even on the move.

You can tune into either platform via a range of devices, including smart TVs, laptops and smartphones, meaning you can catch every tackle, turnover and try.

Check out which channel each match will be shown on throughout the competition.

Six Nations 2025 TV schedule

All UK time.

Round 1

Friday 31st January

  • France v Wales (8:15pm) ITV1

Saturday 1st February

  • Scotland v Italy (2:15pm) BBC One
  • Ireland v England (4:45pm) ITV1

Round 2

Saturday 8th February

  • Italy v Wales (2:15pm) ITV1
  • England v France (4:45pm) ITV1

Sunday 9th February

  • Scotland v Ireland (3pm) BBC One

Round 3

Saturday 22nd February

  • Wales v Ireland (2:15pm) BBC One
  • England v Scotland (4:45pm) ITV1

Sunday 23rd February

  • Italy v France (3pm) ITV1

Round 4

Saturday 8th March

  • Ireland v France (2:15pm) ITV1
  • Scotland v Wales (4:45pm) BBC One

Sunday 9th March

  • England v Italy (3pm) ITV1

Round 5

Saturday 15th March

  • Italy v Ireland (2:15pm) ITV1
  • Wales v England (4:45pm) BBC One
  • France v Scotland (8pm) ITV1
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Michael PottsSport Editor

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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