Scotland vs New Zealand: how to watch free, TV channel and UK kick-off time for Murrayfield clash

Scotland vs New Zealand kicks off at 2.10pm GMT on Saturday 7 November, with live coverage on ITV1 and STV as the All Blacks return to Murrayfield in the Nations Championship.

UK viewers can also stream the match through ITVX and STV Player. It is the first of Scotland’s three November fixtures, with Australia and Japan visiting Edinburgh later in the month.

Scotland will be looking to finish the job after last year’s meeting, when they recovered from 17 points down before New Zealand pulled away to win 25–17.

How to watch Scotland vs New Zealand in the UK

Scotland vs New Zealand is listed live on ITV1 and STV, with streaming available through ITVX and STV Player.

The match is free-to-air, with no additional sports subscription or pay-per-view purchase required. Viewers watching online can select the live channel through ITVX or STV Player.

ITV and STV hold the UK rights to every match in the 2026 Nations Championship. That agreement covers the November fixtures and the finals weekend later in the month.

The same broadcasters will also carry the competition’s next edition in 2028, under the broadcast deal announced by ITV.

Scotland vs New Zealand kick-off time, date and venue

Detail	Information
Match	Scotland vs New Zealand
Competition	Nations Championship, Round 4
Date	Saturday 7 November 2026
Venue	Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
UK kick-off	2.10pm GMT
UK television	ITV1 and STV
UK streaming	ITVX and STV Player

Scottish Rugby’s official match page confirms the 2.10pm start. That is kick-off rather than the beginning of the television build-up.

What happened when Scotland last played New Zealand?

Scotland lost 25–17 at Murrayfield on 8 November 2025, despite fighting back from a 17–0 half-time deficit.

The hosts drew level before the final quarter, but substitute Damian McKenzie helped New Zealand regain control and secure the victory.

It followed another close meeting in Edinburgh in 2022, when Scotland led 23–14 going into the last quarter before losing 31–23.

Those games provide the backdrop to Saturday’s return: Scotland have put themselves in winning positions against the All Blacks at Murrayfield, only to see the visitors finish more strongly.

Scotland’s November Nations Championship fixtures

New Zealand are the first visitors in a three-match programme at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Australia follow eight days later, before Scotland host Japan on the final weekend of the league phase.

Fixture	Date	UK kick-off
Scotland vs New Zealand	Saturday 7 November	2.10pm GMT
Scotland vs Australia	Sunday 15 November	3.10pm GMT
Scotland vs Japan	Saturday 21 November	2.10pm GMT

For a selection issue later in the month, read our report on Josh McKay’s Scotland eligibility. The Glasgow full-back’s potential availability comes ahead of the Japan fixture; no debut has been confirmed.

How does the Nations Championship work?

The competition links the July and November international windows. Saturday’s match continues the championship that began in the summer rather than starting a separate autumn tournament.

Teams compete in two hemisphere tables. Once the November rounds are complete, each side faces the corresponding team from the other table during finals weekend in London.

The two table leaders meet for the title, while the remaining teams contest the other placing matches. Finals weekend takes place from 27–29 November at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Scotland’s results against New Zealand, Australia and Japan will therefore help determine both their final position and their opponent in London.

Scotland vs New Zealand: frequently asked questions

Is Scotland vs New Zealand on free television?

Yes. The match is listed live on ITV1 and STV in the UK.

Can I stream Scotland vs New Zealand?

UK viewers can watch through ITVX and STV Player.

What time does Scotland vs New Zealand start?

Kick-off is at 2.10pm GMT on Saturday 7 November at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh.