Enjoy Six Nations Rugby in Scotland

Written by Dani Langdridge|26 April 2023|Read time 3 mins

As the spring weather appears each year, Edinburgh welcomes top national rugby teams from across Europe for the annual 6 Nations tournament.

The Scotland rugby team has enjoyed improved standing in recent years and the Six Nations Championship is an exciting prospect for the nation’s rugby fans.

Enjoy the Six Nations in Scotland 2026

If you are considering purchasing tickets for the next Six Nations matches at Murrayfield, or watch local matches at the Hive Stadium, make sure to read this Reserve Apartments guide to the tournaments.

Six Nations Dates 2026

• Scotland v England
  Saturday 14th February 2026
  Kick-off: 4:40pm
• Scotland v France
  Saturday 7th March 2026
  Kick-off: 2:10pm

Which rugby teams play in the Six Nations?

Each year rugby fans look forward to the Six Nations Championship, which takes place in February and March.

The competition sees Scotland rugby play five other top European national sides: England, France, Ireland, Italy and Wales.

With at least two home matches at Murrayfield every year, spectators can enjoy high-quality rugby from the men’s national team. 

Whether home or away, these teams always prove interesting opponents for our Scottish team.

Perhaps the most popular Scottish fixture however is against England, also known as the Calcutta Cup.

The trophy for which the two sides compete is named after the Calcutta Football Club and is constructed from the silver rupees left in the club’s bank account, which disbanded in 1879. 

This historic match has been played since then with Scotland drawing against England in the first match at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh.

Since then there have been many highs and lows for each team, with England winning again in 2025 in Twickenham Stadium in London!

The 2023 match was one of the most exciting in the fixture’s history, with Duhan van de Merwe scoring for Scotland to secure a 29-23 victory at Twickenham.

Six Nations matches at Murrayfield Stadium

Matchday at Murrayfield is an unforgettable experience for any spectator.

The stadium is walkable from Edinburgh’s West End, or fans can also take the tram or the 26 and 31 bus routes to the match.

Enjoy pre-match entertainment, including performances from top Scottish musicians, and raise your voice to sing Flower of Scotland before the match begins.

After you have cheered the team on, no matter what the result, there are bars at the stadium to celebrate or commiserate the result as well as in the city centre.

For many fans, a match day in Edinburgh is just as exciting as Ireland’s home matches at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, or Wales’ home fixtures at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. 

Womens Rugby in 2026

Six Nations matches continue in Murrayfield with the women’s Scotland side taking on teams including neighbours from England, on 18 April 2026.

Under-20 Six Nations Championship

Scotland rugby also participates in the Under-20 Six Nations Championship, for which the fixtures mirror those of the senior tournament. 

Matches for the U20 competition take place at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, home of Glasgow Warriors. 

With excellent transport links and seating just over 4,700 spectators, the Hive Stadium is another fantastic venue to enjoy top international rugby in Scotland and to see the stars of the future.

The matches also continue each October and November with Scotland playing in the rugby Autumn Internationals.

Book a Six Nations trip with Reserve Apartments

With a portfolio of properties within easy reach of Murrayfield and the Hive Stadium, a self-catering rugby break with Reserve Apartments provides all you need for watching this great competition.