Now on Sale for Inaugural 2026 Nations Championship

The wait for a new era of international rugby is over - the inaugural 2026 Nations Championship is officially on sale, and fans can now secure their place at Allianz Stadium to see England take on New Zealand, Australia and Japan in a groundbreaking competition set to redefine the global Test calendar.

A New Chapter for International Rugby

Launching in November 2026, the Nations Championship brings together the world’s best teams in a new, structured tournament designed to add meaning and intensity to every international fixture.

Replacing the traditional series of standalone friendlies, the Championship will see 12 nations compete across two conferences - the North (Guinness Men’s Six Nations) and the Rest of the World (Rugby Championship + two invited teams) - with results contributing to an overall league table and, ultimately, qualification for the Finals Weekend including the Grand Final.

England will open their second part of their pools campaign against rugby powerhouses Australia, then welcoming Japan before a final pools showdown against New Zealand. Each match will carry vital points in the race for a Finals Weekend berth, ensuring every encounter has something riding on it.

(Wales’s fixtures will be confirmed soon, with details to follow on our website.)

The Format

Each nation will play six cross-conference fixtures - three in July and three in November - before the top-ranked sides advance to the Finals Weekend, hosted at London’s Allianz Stadium. In total, fans can expect top-tier international rugby, culminating in one team lifting the first-ever Nations Championship trophy.

The format promises to bring consistent competitive balance and narrative to the global calendar - every point, every try, and every win matters.

Experience England v New Zealand, Australia and Japan in Style

As the Principal Sales Partner for England Rugby Hospitality, Keith Prowse is delighted to offer fans the chance to experience these historic fixtures in ultimate comfort and style. Whether entertaining clients, celebrating with friends, or making unforgettable family memories, our Rugby Hospitality Packages provide unrivalled access to the best seats, fine dining, and premium matchday experiences.

Tom Alabaster, Head of Sales at Keith Prowse, said:

“The Nations Championship is a hugely exciting development for international rugby - a chance for fans to enjoy meaningful, competitive matches every time their team takes the field. We’re proud to be offering hospitality for England’s pool matches at Allianz Stadium, giving supporters the chance to witness history being made in 2026.”

With global demand expected to be high for this brand-new competition, early booking is strongly recommended.

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