Sports10 April, 20261 min read
Women's Six Nations 2026 Breaks Attendance Records Across England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France
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Nearly 15 million French viewers watched Women's Six Nations on France Télévisions platforms. Exclusive rights extended to 2029 for all Six Nations matches in France.
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Record-Breaking Women's Six Nations
The 2026 Women's Six Nations is poised to be the biggest in history, with record-breaking attendance. More than 75,000 tickets were sold for England's opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium. Scotland will play their first match at Murrayfield with over 25,000 tickets sold.
Ireland's game at Aviva Stadium will shatter their previous record of 7,754. The tournament's capacity has increased by 38% compared to 2025.
England's Dominance and Leadership
England enters the 2026 tournament as overwhelming favorites. They are on a record 33-game winning run in all competitions. The squad includes 25 World Cup winners.
France has appointed former Canada coach Francois Ratier. Ireland, Scotland, and Italy all won two games in 2025.
Historic Broadcast Reach and Commercial Growth
France Télévisions extended its exclusive broadcasting rights through 2029. Nearly 15 million French viewers tuned in to the 2025 tournament. The tournament is broadcast live in 140 countries.
The U21 Women's Six Nations Series addresses a historic gap between youth and elite levels. The tournament's growth reflects a broader trend across women's sports.