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

Ireland vs Argentina kicks off at 8.10pm GMT on Friday 6 November, with UK viewers able to watch the Nations Championship match live on ITV1 and ITVX.

The Aviva Stadium hosts the opening fixture of the competition’s November programme. Ireland then welcome Fiji and South Africa to Dublin before the tournament concludes with finals weekend in London.

Friday’s match continues the championship that began in July, when Ireland travelled to face Australia, Japan and New Zealand.

How to watch Ireland vs Argentina in the UK

Ireland vs Argentina is listed live on ITV1, with streaming available through ITVX. Viewers in Scotland can also follow the match on STV and STV Player.

The coverage is free-to-air, so no additional sports subscription or pay-per-view purchase is required. Open the live channel through ITVX if you are watching online.

ITV’s broadcast agreement covers every match in the first two editions of the Nations Championship, in 2026 and 2028.

Ireland vs Argentina kick-off time, date and venue

Detail	Information
Match	Ireland vs Argentina
Competition	Nations Championship
Date	Friday 6 November 2026
Venue	Aviva Stadium, Dublin
UK kick-off	8.10pm GMT
UK television	ITV1; STV in Scotland
UK streaming	ITVX and STV Player

The kick-off time is also 8.10pm locally in Dublin. Britain and Ireland are on the same time in November, so UK viewers do not need to make an adjustment.

The IRFU’s fixture announcement confirms the date, venue and kick-off. The time in the table is the start of the match, rather than the beginning of television build-up.

How to watch Ireland vs Argentina in Ireland

Virgin Media Television holds the Irish free-to-air rights to the Nations Championship. Its agreement covers all 42 matches in the 2026 competition, including Ireland’s fixtures.

Viewers in the Republic of Ireland should use Virgin Media’s local listings for the match channel and programme start time. The ITV1 and ITVX details above are the UK viewing options.

The IRFU’s announcement of the Virgin Media deal sets out the Irish broadcast arrangements.

Why this match matters in the Nations Championship

The new competition connects the July and November international windows. The six northern teams travel for their summer fixtures before hosting the remaining cross-hemisphere matches in November.

Ireland’s meeting with Argentina therefore begins their home programme rather than a new tournament. The results from July remain part of the same campaign.

Three rounds of November fixtures lead into finals weekend, which takes place in London from 27–29 November. Friday’s game is the first step in a three-match home run for Ireland before that closing weekend.

Ireland’s November fixtures after Argentina

Fixture	Date	UK kick-off
Ireland vs Argentina	Friday 6 November	8.10pm GMT
Ireland vs Fiji	Saturday 14 November	8.10pm GMT
Ireland vs South Africa	Saturday 21 November	4.40pm GMT

All three matches take place at the Aviva Stadium. The Fiji fixture retains the evening slot, while South Africa’s visit starts earlier in the afternoon.

For background on Argentina’s preparations, read our report on Santiago Carreras’ injury and absence.

Ireland vs Argentina: frequently asked questions

Is Ireland vs Argentina on free television?

Yes. The match is listed on ITV1 in the UK, with STV coverage in Scotland. Virgin Media Television holds the rights in Ireland.

Can I stream Ireland vs Argentina?

UK viewers can stream the match through ITVX, with STV Player also listed for viewers in Scotland.

What time does Ireland vs Argentina start?

Kick-off is at 8.10pm GMT on Friday 6 November at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.