France vs Fiji: how to watch free, TV channel and UK kick-off time for Nations Championship clash

France vs Fiji is live on ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday 7 November, with kick-off at 8.10pm GMT as the hosts begin their November Nations Championship programme in Lyon.

Groupama Stadium stages the last of Saturday’s four matches, following Italy vs South Africa, Scotland vs New Zealand and Wales vs Japan.

UK viewers can watch on free-to-air television, with STV and STV Player also listing coverage. France then face South Africa and Argentina on successive weekends.

How to watch France vs Fiji in the UK

Detail	Information
Match	France vs Fiji
Competition	Nations Championship
Date	Saturday 7 November 2026
Venue	Groupama Stadium, Lyon
UK kick-off	8.10pm GMT
Local kick-off	9.10pm CET
UK TV channel	ITV1 and STV
UK live stream	ITVX and STV Player

ITV1 is showing France vs Fiji live, according to the current UK television listings. ITVX provides the online option, with STV and STV Player also carrying the fixture.

Our rugby on TV guide brings together the latest channel listings for other live matches.

Can I watch France vs Fiji for free?

The match is available on free-to-air television in the UK. No paid sports-channel subscription is needed for the listed ITV1 coverage.

For online viewing, head to ITV’s Nations Championship page on ITVX or use the live channel through the service. STV Player is another listed option.

The 8.10pm time is kick-off, rather than a confirmed start time for the television build-up. Check the programme listing before the match if you want to watch the pre-match coverage.

What time does France vs Fiji kick off?

France vs Fiji starts at 8.10pm GMT on Saturday 7 November. France is one hour ahead of the UK, so the local kick-off is 9.10pm CET.

Both the French Rugby Federation’s event listing and World Rugby’s match page confirm the Saturday evening fixture in Lyon.

The venue is Groupama Stadium in Lyon-Décines. Supporters travelling to the match can find ticket information through the French Rugby Federation’s official ticket page.

How to watch France vs Fiji in France

For viewers in France, TF1 and TF1+ are showing the match. TF1’s published schedule has its programme beginning at 9pm local time, ten minutes before kick-off.

That is the French broadcast schedule. UK viewers should use the ITV1, ITVX, STV or STV Player listings above.

France’s November Nations Championship fixtures

Fiji are the first of three visiting teams France will face during November’s league fixtures. South Africa follow on Friday 13 November, before Argentina visit on Saturday 21 November.

Both of those later matches are at Stade de France in Saint-Denis. All three France fixtures have an 8.10pm GMT kick-off in the federation’s published schedule.

Fixture	Date	Venue	UK time
France vs Fiji	Saturday 7 November	Groupama Stadium, Lyon	8.10pm GMT
France vs South Africa	Friday 13 November	Stade de France, Saint-Denis	8.10pm GMT
France vs Argentina	Saturday 21 November	Stade de France, Saint-Denis	8.10pm GMT

South Africa’s preparations include several notable absences, covered in our Springboks squad and injury update.

France vs Fiji: frequently asked questions

Is France vs Fiji on ITV?

Yes. ITV1 and ITVX are listed for live UK coverage on Saturday 7 November, with kick-off at 8.10pm GMT.

Is France vs Fiji being played in Paris?

No. This fixture is at Groupama Stadium in Lyon. France’s subsequent matches against South Africa and Argentina are at Stade de France.

Is France vs Fiji Saturday’s final Nations Championship match?

Yes. It follows Italy vs South Africa at 11.40am GMT, Scotland vs New Zealand at 2.10pm and Wales vs Japan at 4.40pm.