Overview

• The 2026 championship runs from April 11 to May 17 with Rounds 1–4 on Saturdays and a concluding Super Sunday
• All three fixtures each round will be played on the same day to create a Super Saturday style roster
• England’s Red Roses will kick off their bid for an eighth straight title with a home match against Ireland at Twickenham
• The later window aligns the tournament four weeks after the men’s Six Nations finale to leverage post-World Cup momentum
• Organisers say the compact schedule is designed to enhance the live atmosphere and maximise global broadcast audiences