Official Six Nations Tickets: Who Sells What, and at What Price?
🎓 Tickets for the 2027 Six Nations Tournament
→ View available ticketsSix key points for UK rugby fans
- There is no centralised ticketing platform for the Six Nations Championship. Each rugby union sells tickets for its own home matches.
- Six unions, six different systems. Italy opens its general sale 10 months in advance, while England reserves at least 50% of its tickets for affiliated clubs.
- England have three home fixtures in 2027: France, Italy and Scotland at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. The RFU had not announced a general public sale for these fixtures when checked on 12 October 2026.
- England fans travelling to Dublin and Cardiff need a different route: the host union controls tickets for away fixtures, although RFU-affiliated clubs may receive away allocations.
- Priority access matters: RFU-affiliated clubs, England Rugby First XV (FXV) members and debenture holders have routes that are not available to casual buyers.
- Check resale restrictions before buying: the RFU warns that tickets resold on unauthorised secondary marketplaces may be cancelled without refund. Official packages are a useful alternative.
Looking for England Six Nations tickets at Twickenham, or planning a trip to Dublin or Cardiff? The first thing to know is that there is no single Six Nations ticket shop. Each home union controls its own allocation, priority windows and prices. This UK-focused guide starts with the RFU, explains the options for travelling England supporters, and then compares the other five official ticketing channels.
Updated: 12 October 2026. England allocation arrangements and 2027 fixtures were checked against RFU and Six Nations information. Some overseas prices and sale-status details below are historical snapshots from 21 September 2026, not live availability or guaranteed current prices.
Contents
- Why there is no single official ticketing platform
- Where to buy tickets: all six unions at a glance
- The official links we tested
- How ticket allocation works: clubs first, the general public later
- England’s 2027 fixtures and ticket access
- England first, then the other five unions
- UK resale restrictions and safer alternatives
- Five steps to getting the best ticket price
- What to do if England tickets sell out
- Frequently asked questions
Why there is no single official ticketing platform
The Six Nations Championship is not controlled by a single ticketing organiser. Each national rugby union holds the commercial rights to its home fixtures and sells tickets under its own rules.
Tickets must be purchased directly from a rugby union or through an official partner appointed by that union.
Official Six Nations ticketing page, accessed 21 September 2026 (translated from French)
Three practical consequences for ticket buyers:
- For England v France at Twickenham, the RFU controls the sale; for Ireland v England in Dublin, it is the IRFU.
- Membership of an English rugby club can help with RFU allocations, but does not automatically provide direct access to another union’s tickets.
- A ticket for an England away game does not go on sale on the same timetable as a Twickenham home fixture.
Where to buy tickets: all six unions at a glance
| Rugby union | Country | Stadium | Official ticketing website | General sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFR | France | Stade de France | billetterie.ffr.fr | Late — not yet open for 2027 as of 21/09/2026 |
| RFU | England | Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) | eticketing.co.uk/rfu | After clubs and members |
| IRFU | Ireland | Aviva Stadium | irishrugby.ie/tickets | Via Ticketmaster.ie, after clubs |
| Scottish Rugby | Scotland | Scottish Gas Murrayfield | scottishrugby.org | After clubs and the Supporters Club |
| WRU | Wales | Principality Stadium | eticketing.co.uk/principalitystadium | After clubs and members |
| FIR | Italy | Stadio Olimpico | federugby.ticketone.it | Direct public sale, well in advance |
For a UK buyer: check the RFU first for England home games, and the host union for away matches. Italy has historically opened public sales particularly early; that does not guarantee availability for every fixture.
The official links we tested
The following links were recorded in the original audit on 21 September 2026. “Working” refers to that audit, not a fresh live check of every page:
| Rugby union | Link published by the Six Nations | Status on 21/09/2026 |
|---|---|---|
| England | eticketing.co.uk/rfu | ✅ Working |
| France | billetterie.ffr.fr/fr | ✅ Working |
| Scotland | scottishrugby.org/tickets-and-events/ | ✅ Working |
| Wales | eticketing.co.uk/principalitystadium/ | ✅ Working |
| Ireland | Irishrugby.ie/tickets | ✅ Working |
| Italy | Federugby.ticketone.it/catalog | ✅ Working |
How ticket allocation works: clubs first, the general public later
Five of the six unions distribute tickets in stages, with the general public last in line. The typical order is:
- Affiliated rugby clubs receive an allocation to distribute among their registered members.
- Debenture holders have pre-purchased, multi-year ticket purchasing rights.
- Members of the union’s supporters club receive priority access.
- Local residents may be eligible for reserved allocations in some countries.
- General sale offers whatever remains, typically limited to two to four tickets per person.
The figure that tells the story: England’s Rugby Football Union allocates at least 50% of its tickets to its constitutionally affiliated clubs, on the basis that the proceeds are reinvested in rugby.
⚠️ Common mistake to avoid
Waiting for “tickets to go on sale” as you would for a concert. In most countries, the general sale offers only the remaining allocation, not the full ticket inventory. If you play for a rugby club, ask your club first: it is the cheapest and safest route.
England Six Nations 2027: home and away ticket guide
England play three matches at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham and travel to Dublin and Cardiff in 2027. These are the five fixtures UK supporters should plan around. Kick-off times below are UK times (GMT).
| England fixture | Date | UK kick-off | Ticketing authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland v England (Dublin) | Friday 5 February | 20:10 | IRFU / relevant RFU club away allocations |
| England v France (Twickenham) | Sunday 14 February | 15:10 | RFU |
| England v Italy (Twickenham) | Saturday 20 February | 16:40 | RFU |
| Wales v England (Cardiff) | Saturday 6 March | 16:40 | WRU / relevant RFU club away allocations |
| England v Scotland (Twickenham) | Saturday 13 March | 16:40 | RFU |
RFU allocation update (12 October 2026): affiliated clubs had an entitlement purchasing window from 26 August to 22 September 2026. Eligible FXV members could buy from 6 October 2026, with a two-ticket limit per membership for the France and Scotland home games. According to RFU guidance, there was no announced general public sale for England’s three 2027 home fixtures. Club away-game allocations for Dublin and Cardiff were scheduled to open from 30 September, limited to two tickets per club per away match. Always check the live RFU guidance before making plans.
💡 UK buying tip
Start with your local rugby club’s ticket secretary if you are a member. For home matches also check RFU official ticketing and FXV member guidance. For ticket-inclusive travel packages, check England Rugby Travel, the RFU’s official travel company.
England first: tickets for each rugby union
England (RFU): 50% for clubs, with the rest released in limited numbers
2027 home fixtures at Allianz Stadium (formerly Twickenham):
| Fixture | Date | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| England v France | Sunday 14 February 2027 | 15:10 |
| England v Italy | Saturday 20 February 2027 | 16:40 |
| England v Scotland | Saturday 13 March 2027 | 16:40 |
The 2027 club ticket allocation window ran from 10:00 on 26 August 2026 to 16:00 on 22 September 2026. Clubs then allocate tickets to named members, who pay the RFU directly.
Five routes to look into (not a guaranteed universal priority order):
- Membership of an affiliated rugby club
- FXV membership (England Rugby Club First XV) — priority access to ticket queues
- Debentures — guaranteed purchasing rights over ten years
- Allocation reserved for local residents
- General sale, once priority allocations have been fulfilled, limited to two to four tickets per person
Ireland (IRFU): Ticketmaster, after club allocations
The Irish Rugby Football Union allocates tickets to clubs first, then provides early access to Irish Rugby Supporters Club members, before opening the general sale on Ticketmaster.ie. The IRFU also operates a ballot system for accessible seating at the Aviva Stadium.
Do not assume an external resale platform is authorised for Ireland matches. Tickets are transferred from one user to another, and the union explicitly warns that a screenshot will not grant entry to the stadium.
Wales (WRU): ticketing and the Welsh ticket exchange
The Welsh Rugby Union has promoted an official ticket resale platform: the Wales Rugby Ticket Exchange, run by Seat Unique and described as the WRU’s official resale platform.
What this means in practice:
- Sellers are verified as the genuine ticket holders.
- Tickets come from clubs, debenture holders and individuals.
- Tickets are delivered through the Principality Stadium Ticketing app, with no PDF exchange required.
Relevant 2027 fixtures: Wales v Ireland (20 February 2027) and Wales v England (6 March 2027).
Scotland (Scottish Rugby): check the current club-sale window
2027 home fixtures at Scottish Gas Murrayfield: Scotland v Italy (6 February), Scotland v Wales (13 February), Scotland v Ireland (5 March).
The club ticket window opened at 10:00 on 18 September 2026 and closes at midnight on 16 October 2026. Access requires a code provided by each club. Club members may purchase up to four tickets for all fixtures — including Scotland v Ireland, for which the general public will be limited to two tickets.
The September 2026 club-ticket announcement said a Scotland Supporters Club presale would follow, before any general sale through the Online Ticket Centre. Check Scottish Rugby for updated sale dates and prices.
France (FFR): tickets for trips to Paris
2027 home fixtures at the Stade de France:
| Fixture | Date | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| France v Wales | Saturday 6 February 2027 | 17:40 |
| France v Scotland | Sunday 21 February 2027 | 16:10 |
As of 21 September 2026, both fixtures were marked “Notify me” on billetterie.ffr.fr: ticket sales had not yet opened.
Official ticket sales channels recognised by the FFR:
- billetterie.ffr.fr
- the official Stade de France website
- authorised Ticketmaster and France Billet networks
- accredited hospitality agencies
💡 Time-saving tip
Create your account on billetterie.ffr.fr before ticket sales open and enable alerts for your chosen matches. Stade de France tickets can sell out within minutes, and setting up an account when the sale starts could cost you your place in the queue.
Italy (FIR): an early public-sale option
The Italian Rugby Federation opened ticket sales for its 2027 fixtures on 9 April 2026, ten months before kick-off. Tickets are sold directly to the public online via TicketOne.
2027 home fixtures at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico: Kick-off times in the following table are local Italian times (CET), one hour ahead of the UK.
| Fixture | Date | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| Italy v Ireland | 13 February 2027 | 15:10 |
| Italy v France | 6 March 2027 | 15:10 |
| Italy v Wales | 13 March 2027 | 15:10 |
Launch prices, including presale fees:
| Seating category | Standard price | PromoClub price |
|---|---|---|
| Curve (behind the posts) | €42 | €20 |
| Distinti (stands) | €56 | €28 |
| Tribuna Tevere | €77–€87 | €47 |
| Tribuna Tevere Centrale | €112–€120 | €67 |
| Tribuna Tevere Top | €127–€140 | €82 |
| Tribuna Tevere VIP | €170 | — |
| Tribuna Monte Mario | €112–€147 | — |
The PromoClub rate is reserved for affiliated clubs and registered members of the Italian Rugby Federation, offering roughly half-price tickets.
Practical takeaway: the published €42 entry price illustrates how early Italian face-value tickets may compare with tickets from secondary sites. For UK readers, prices are shown in euros rather than converted at an exchange rate that will change.
Resale tickets in the UK: restrictions, risks and alternatives
Not every ticket listed on a secondary marketplace is authorised for resale. In its guidance for England Rugby FXV members, the RFU explicitly warns against using sites such as Viagogo or StubHub: tickets may be cancelled without refund, and members can lose their membership. These are RFU conditions; rules for Wales, Ireland and the other unions must be checked separately.
- First choice: the relevant union’s official sale or an authorised distribution partner.
- For a UK away trip: check your rugby club’s allocation and official ticket-inclusive travel packages, such as England Rugby Travel.
- For resale: use only a scheme explicitly approved for that fixture and verify ticket-transfer rules, refund conditions and final fees.
| Buying route | What to check | Main consideration |
|---|---|---|
| RFU / host union | Eligibility, sale window, face value | Most direct official channel |
| RFU club allocation or FXV | Membership and ticket limits | Priority, but not guaranteed availability |
| Official ticket-inclusive travel or hospitality | Package inclusions and total cost | May suit away games or sold-out standard channels |
| Unauthorised resale marketplace | Conditions, transfer validity and fees | Risk of cancellation or refusal of entry |
⚠️ Important for England tickets
A marketplace purchase guarantee is not the same as the RFU authorising a ticket transfer. Even if payment is refunded later, this may not solve a refused entry on match day. Read the ticket conditions before purchasing.
Five steps to getting the best ticket price
Step 1 — Identify the union selling the tickets
It is not necessarily the union of the team you support: it is the union of the home team. For England v France in London, tickets are sold through the RFU; for Ireland v England in Dublin, start with the IRFU and ask your English club about its away allocation.
Step 2 — Check whether you qualify for priority access
If you belong to an RFU-affiliated club, ask its ticket secretary about allocations. FXV membership and debentures provide other RFU routes, while host-union schemes differ for away fixtures. Priority access does not always mean a discount.
Step 3 — Create your account before tickets go on sale
Set up your England Rugby ticketing account in advance. For away games, also register with the relevant host union or its designated ticketing provider. An account does not guarantee a ticket.
Step 4 — Sign up for ticket alerts
Rugby unions announce ticket releases through newsletters and alerts on their match pages. These are the most reliable ways to avoid missing a sales window that may last only a few days.
Step 5 — If a match is sold out, check authorised alternatives
Do not compare headline prices alone. Factor in fees, travel and any currency conversion, and confirm that the selling channel is authorised by the rugby union.
What if England Six Nations tickets are sold out?
Start by checking whether the RFU has another authorised sales window, whether your affiliated club still has an allocation, or whether official hospitality or England Rugby Travel has ticket-inclusive packages. For Ireland v England and Wales v England, also look at the host union’s official route and any relevant away allocation. Do not assume a listing on a third-party resale site will be accepted at the turnstiles.
When comparing options, calculate the full cost in pounds sterling: tickets, booking fees, train or flight fares, hotel costs and any currency-conversion charges for fixtures abroad. The Italian prices below remain in euros because they are published euro face values; they are not live GBP quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one official website for buying Six Nations tickets?
No. Each rugby union sells tickets for the matches it hosts through its own ticketing website. The Six Nations website does not sell tickets directly; it links to the six national ticketing platforms.
Do I need to be a registered rugby player to buy a ticket?
No, but club membership can make a big difference. In England, at least 50% of tickets go to affiliated clubs. In Italy, the PromoClub rate for registered players and club members is roughly half the standard price. Without club access, you are buying from the remaining allocation.
Where should England supporters buy 2027 Six Nations tickets?
For home matches against France, Italy and Scotland, start with England Rugby’s official ticketing service and check your club or FXV eligibility. For the away matches in Ireland and Wales, check the host union and any allocation available through RFU-affiliated clubs.
When will England’s 2027 Six Nations tickets go on general sale?
As checked on 12 October 2026, the RFU had not announced a general public sale for England v France, England v Italy or England v Scotland. The FXV member sale opened on 6 October; club allocations opened earlier. Watch the official RFU channels for updates.
Are there authorised ticket resale options for every Six Nations fixture?
Not necessarily. Wales has operated the Wales Rugby Ticket Exchange, but that does not mean it is authorised for matches hosted elsewhere. Each host union sets its own transfer and resale conditions; check before buying.
Can I use Viagogo or StubHub for England Six Nations tickets?
The RFU warns FXV members not to resell tickets on secondary marketplaces including Viagogo and StubHub, and says tickets can be cancelled without refund. Check the conditions of the specific fixture and use authorised channels rather than assuming a marketplace guarantee means entry will be accepted.
Are ticket prices shown in pounds or euros?
England tickets are sold in pounds sterling. The published Italian face-value examples in this guide are in euros. For overseas fixtures, allow for exchange rates and payment or booking fees before comparing costs.
The verdict
The Six Nations does not have one ticketing system. It has six, each with its own rules. For England home games, RFU allocations and eligible memberships are central. Ireland and Wales control England’s 2027 away fixtures. Other unions set their own arrangements and opening dates. Official travel and hospitality providers offer a separate route alongside ordinary match tickets.
For supporters based in England, the most reliable sequence is ask your RFU-affiliated club, check FXV or other eligible access, follow the RFU’s official sales channels and investigate official travel packages for away fixtures. Do not assume a ticket is valid simply because it is listed on a resale marketplace.
Sources
- Six Nations Rugby — Tickets and hospitality — official links to all six unions
- Federazione Italiana Rugby — Guinness Sei Nazioni 2027, via alla prevendita — Italian sale dates and ticket prices
- Italian Rugby Federation ticketing — TicketOne
- England Rugby — Can I purchase International rugby tickets? — purchasing routes and club allocation
- England Rugby — Information for Clubs, Men’s Guinness Six Nations 2027 — allocation dates
- Scottish Rugby — Club Tickets On Sale For 2027 Guinness Men’s Six Nations — club sales window
- Scottish Rugby — 2027 Men’s Guinness Six Nations — sale phases
- Wales Rugby Ticket Exchange — Seat Unique — WRU’s official resale platform
- Irish Rugby — Tickets — ticket allocations in Ireland
- France Rugby ticketing — FFR — official channels and 2027 sales status
- England Rugby — FXV 2027 sale and resale restrictions
- Six Nations Rugby — Official 2027 fixtures (6 October 2026)
- England Rugby Travel — Official ticket-inclusive travel packages
England details updated 12 October 2026; overseas pricing and link-status snapshots are labelled with their original September 2026 dates.