The new Nations Championship is set to commence later this year. The Southern Hemisphere fixtures will take place in the summer, with the Northern Hemisphere fixtures following in the Autumn international window.
Ireland to Open the Northern Series
Ireland will inaugurate the ‘Northern Series’ on Friday 6 November, hosting Argentina in Dublin. The match will be an evening clash at the Aviva Stadium. This marks the start of a month of international rugby action, featuring the 12 strongest teams and best players in the sport, held in iconic venues.
Scotland’s November Fixtures
Scotland’s first match will be against New Zealand on Saturday 7 November. The All Blacks recently visited Scottish Gas Murrayfield and narrowly won a thrilling match in November, 17-25.
Next, Scotland will face Australia on Sunday 15 November. The Wallabies last played at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in 2024 when Scotland won 27-13 in the Famous Grouse Nations Series.
Scotland’s final match will be against Japan on Saturday 21 November. Scotland last played the Brave Blossoms in the 2021 November tests where the hosts won 29-20.
Nations Championship Finals Weekend in London
All roads lead to London for the Nations Championship Finals Weekend on 27-29th November. Fans can anticipate three days of double headers at Allianz Stadium, where the two newest titles in international rugby are up for grabs.
Each team will play their equivalently ranked rival from the opposing Hemisphere group; 6th versus 6th, all the way to 1st versus 1st, to decide the best team in the world. Teams are also competing for points on behalf of their group, to decide the winning Hemisphere and define the balance of power in the sport.
Ticket Information
Tickets for home Nations Championship matches will be on sale this spring. Fans can become a Scotland Supporters Club member for access to presale tickets.
Hospitality options for the Nations Championship 2026 home games will be on sale soon; those interested can register now.
Scottish Rugby Travel offers ticket-inclusive travel packages for fans interested in travelling to Scotland matches.
Fans can secure their place to be part of history, with the first of its kind Finals Weekend taking over London. There are ticket options and price points to suit all fans, including day tickets which will give fans access to the two fixtures on a given day. Weekend packages are available, securing access to every fixture across the three days, or there is the ‘Support Your Team’ option, with tickets guaranteeing that fans can watch their team, regardless of the day they end up competing on.