England vs Japan: TV channel, live stream and UK kick-off time

England vs Japan takes place at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 14 November, with kick-off at 4.40pm GMT.

The Nations Championship match is listed for live coverage on ITV1, with streaming on ITVX. England return to action six days after their 45-22 win over Australia.

Japan travel to London after losing 28-21 to Wales in Cardiff. England’s build-up includes fitness concerns over Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Seb Atkinson following Sunday’s match.

What channel is England vs Japan on?

ITV’s broadcast agreement makes the 2026 Nations Championship available free-to-air in the UK through ITV and STV.

The current television listings place England vs Japan on ITV1 and ITVX, with STV also listed. The match therefore does not require a subscription to a premium sports channel.

For online viewing, use ITVX and select the live channel carrying the match. Check the programme guide nearer kick-off for the coverage start time; the 4.40pm time is when the match begins.

Our rugby on TV guide carries the wider international schedule and viewing information.

England vs Japan date, venue and kick-off time

Detail	Information
Fixture	England vs Japan
Competition	Men’s Nations Championship
Date	Saturday 14 November 2026
UK kick-off	4.40pm GMT
Venue	Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Listed UK channel	ITV1, with STV coverage also listed
Listed live stream	ITVX

England Rugby’s official match information confirms the 16:40 start. This is England’s second home match of the November phase, with New Zealand visiting the following Saturday.

What is the latest England team news?

In his update after the Australia match on Sunday 8 November, Steve Borthwick said Feyi-Waboso’s ankle injury required further investigation. The wing did not return for the second half.

Atkinson also came off with a hip problem. Borthwick was more optimistic about a short recovery for the centre but said it was too early to determine whether he would be available against Japan.

Those comments did not confirm either player’s selection or absence for Saturday. Our England injury report sets out the initial assessments.

Henry Pollock covered the wing and scored twice against Australia, contributing to England’s seven-try performance. Our Pollock match reaction explains his role in the victory.

Information for supporters going to Twickenham

The stadium’s visitor guide lists gates and the British Airways Fan Village opening at 1.10pm, with the seating bowl opening at 3.10pm.

Wales vs New Zealand, which kicks off at 2.10pm, is due to be shown on the concourse screens before England’s game.

The stadium advises supporters to avoid bringing a bag where possible. Bags taken inside must be A4 size or smaller and are searched on entry, so allow time for the checks.

England Rugby lists the ticket office opening at 12.40pm. Supporters should use the official match information for access arrangements rather than treating the kick-off time as an arrival time.