How to watch Scotland vs New Zealand: FREE live streams, TV channels and kick-off time for Nations Championship 2026 game

The Nations Championship 2026 brings Scotland and New Zealand into a historic matchup. Despite a narrow loss last November, Scottish rugby fans are eager for a breakthrough against the All Blacks. Both teams are currently at the top of their respective pool in the championship. New Zealand is unbeaten while Scotland's campaign was cut short by the Springboks.

Scotland will rely on a strong performance from their returnees, including Huw Jones, Blair Kinghorn, Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe. New Zealand is dealing with some player absences, which could make the Scottish side the better team on the day. The match will be broadcast for free in the US on ITV1 and Virgin Media One, as well as online via Rugbypass TV, ITVX and Virgin Media Play.

Abroad, a VPN such as NordVPN can help viewers unlock the stream. In the UK, the match airs on ITV1 with streaming on ITVX. In Ireland, it's on Virgin Media One with live streaming via Virgin Media Play. For Australian viewers, it's available on Stan Sport for a monthly fee. In New Zealand, Sky Sport 1 NZ will broadcast it, with Sky Sport Now available for a daily or monthly subscription. Those outside New Zealand can use NordVPN to access their domestic streaming service.