Six Nations Rugby Weekend Breaks: Comparing Five Destinations
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- Rome has the lowest published entry-level ticket price: €42 including booking fees. London is the hardest place to secure face-value seats, with no general public sale announced in the source material for 2027.
- Three matches kick off at 8.10 pm UK time in 2027, two of them in Dublin. Your accommodation and return journey need to account for a late finish.
- A small A4-sized bag is the safest choice across the five stadiums. Do not assume luggage storage is available.
- Ticket transfer and resale rules differ significantly between the five countries. Always check the issuing union’s rules.
- Cardiff is exceptionally central: Principality Stadium is five minutes from Cardiff Central station. Rome’s Stadio Olimpico has no direct Metro stop.
Five cities, five stadiums and five very different Six Nations rugby weekends. This comparison covers ticket prices, matchday transport, 2027 fixtures, ticket transfers and bag policies, with links to existing stadium and ticketing pages on Rugby-Ticketing.co.uk. It is written for supporters travelling from across the UK.
Source information checked: 22 September 2026. Times below are given in the host city’s local time unless explicitly stated otherwise. Prices quoted are published face-value examples rather than live resale offers; check current availability before booking.
Contents
- The five destinations at a glance
- 2027 fixture dates and late kick-offs
- Ticket prices and when sales open
- Ticket transfer and resale rules
- Stadium bag policies compared
- Which destination suits your trip?
- City-by-city guides and stadium information
The five destinations at a glance
| City | Stadium | Getting there | Why choose it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | Principality Stadium | Five-minute walk from Cardiff Central | Central location, retractable roof and a strong city-centre rugby atmosphere |
| Dublin | Aviva Stadium | Around 25 minutes on foot from central Dublin; two minutes from Lansdowne Road DART | Evening fixtures and Irish legal restrictions on above-face-value resale |
| Edinburgh | Scottish Gas Murrayfield | 30–45 minutes on foot from the centre; around 15 minutes from Haymarket | Direct tram access and official mobile-app tickets |
| London | Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) | Ten-minute walk from Twickenham station; south-west London | High demand and limited general public ticket availability |
| Rome | Stadio Olimpico | Public transport towards the Foro Italico; no direct Metro station | Low published face-value prices and plenty of sightseeing options |
2027 fixtures: plan around the kick-off times
For all 15 fixtures, kick-off times and host stadiums, use the 2027 Six Nations fixture list. The key travel consideration is the timing of the late matches.
⚠️ Three 8.10 pm kick-offs (UK time) — Ireland v England on Friday 5 February, Scotland v Ireland on Friday 5 March, and Ireland v France on Saturday 13 March. Expect to leave the stadium after 10 pm. Travelling home a long distance straight after the match is unlikely to be practical; consider staying overnight. Friday fixtures may also require annual leave.
Rome’s three home fixtures kick off at 3.10 pm Rome local time (2.10 pm UK time). You should have the evening free after the match, subject to travel time and any delays.
How much do tickets cost, and when do sales open?
There is no single official ticket office for the Six Nations. Each national union controls sales and allocations for its home matches. The UK ticketing information guide explains how these channels work.
| Destination | Published entry-level information | Ticketing position in the source |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | €42 (Curve, fees included) | Sales opened on 9 April 2026 |
| Cardiff | From £65 for specified 2027 fixtures | Public sale scheduled for 2 October 2026 |
| Edinburgh | No full face-value price list in the source | Priority allocations, then any general sale |
| Dublin | No full face-value price list in the source | Clubs, supporter allocations and any remaining public tickets |
| London | No regular general public sale announced in the source | Club and membership allocations; hospitality and official resale may offer alternatives |
These are historical published prices or sales arrangements, not current resale quotations. For UK travellers, keep Italian prices in euros rather than treating a changing sterling conversion as the official ticket price.
- Italy and Wales published detailed price information for 2027 in the underlying research.
- Rome has the lowest published entry-level ticket price in the comparison, although the total trip cost depends on flights, accommodation and travel dates.
Ticket transfers and resale: different rules in every country
Planning a rugby trip for friends, a supporters’ group or a club? Ask how tickets can be transferred before you buy. A cancellation can leave you with an unusable seat if the permitted transfer process is not followed.
| Destination | Transfer or resale position | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | The stadium rules cited in the source allow a ticket to be transferred to another person. | Any resale must also comply with Italian law and the ticket issuer’s conditions; do not assume unrestricted commercial resale. |
| Cardiff | Official resale may be arranged through Wales Rugby Ticket Exchange. | Use the issuer’s supported process rather than sending screenshots. |
| London | RFU-issued tickets are subject to strict resale conditions. | Check the England Rugby Ticket Exchange and current RFU terms. |
| Edinburgh | Tickets are delivered through the Scottish Rugby Ticketing app. | Ask whether and how official in-app transfers are permitted for the fixture. |
| Dublin | Irish law restricts above-face-value resale at designated venues such as Aviva Stadium. | Even a face-value transfer must comply with the issuer’s terms. |
💡 For group bookings — confirm in writing whether seats are together, how digital tickets are distributed, whether a named attendee can be changed, and what happens if someone drops out. A transfer facility is not necessarily permission to resell.
Stadium bag rules compared
Bag sizes and storage facilities vary. These are the restrictions recorded in the original stadium research; confirm the latest event-specific conditions before travelling.
| Stadium | Published size rule | Luggage storage |
|---|---|---|
| Principality Stadium, Cardiff | 35 × 40 × 19 cm | No stadium left-luggage facility listed |
| Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh | A4-sized bag | No stadium left-luggage facility listed |
| Aviva Stadium, Dublin | One bag, maximum 297 × 210 × 210 mm | No stadium left-luggage facility listed |
| Allianz Stadium, Twickenham | A4-sized bag | Official sources cited in the research differed on the availability of a paid facility |
| Stadio Olimpico, Rome | No maximum dimensions given in the stadium rules consulted | Not confirmed |
Practical advice: take no bag or a small A4-sized bag where permitted. Rome’s lack of a published size limit is not a guarantee of entry, and you should never rely on being able to leave a suitcase at a stadium.
Which city is right for your Six Nations weekend?
| Your priority | A sensible starting point |
|---|---|
| A lower-cost ticket and a city break | Rome: €42 entry-level published tickets, an afternoon kick-off and major sightseeing opportunities. Compare the total travel cost too. |
| A straightforward short weekend by train | Cardiff: the stadium and main railway station are just minutes apart. |
| Supporting England away from home | Dublin on 5 February or Cardiff on 6 March 2027; check ticketing rules and availability well ahead. |
| A club or larger group | Begin with ticket allocation and transfer rules, then check whether hotels and transport can accommodate everyone together. |
| Stadium atmosphere and pre-match pubs | Cardiff for a city-centre matchday; Edinburgh for the Murrayfield fan experience; Dublin for an evening kick-off. |
| Watching England at Twickenham | Investigate RFU allocation routes, official exchange options and hospitality well in advance. |
Plan your Six Nations rugby weekend: five city guides
Planning a Six Nations weekend away? Explore our five dedicated rugby weekend guides for Edinburgh, Dublin, Cardiff, London and Rome. Each guide covers getting to the stadium, the best areas to stay, matchday travel, ticketing advice and what to do before and after the game.
Edinburgh: a Six Nations weekend at Murrayfield
How to use the tram, stay near Haymarket, prepare your Scottish Rugby app ticket and enjoy the pre-match atmosphere.
Dublin: a Six Nations weekend at the Aviva Stadium
DART connections, colour-coded entrances, Friday and Saturday evening fixtures and Irish ticket-resale law.
Cardiff: a Six Nations weekend at Principality Stadium
The retractable roof, city-centre accommodation, Welsh ticket resale and practical stadium rules.
London: a Six Nations weekend at Twickenham
RFU ticket allocation, South Western Railway, Richmond hotels and Allianz Stadium’s matchday requirements.
Rome: a Six Nations weekend at Stadio Olimpico
Italian ticket prices, club discounts, the journey to Foro Italico and where to stay for a longer city break.
Further reading
- 2027 Six Nations Championship schedule — dates and kick-off times for all 15 fixtures.
- Six Nations ticketing information — how to compare ticket providers and understand the unions’ official sales channels.
- Principality Stadium — seating and venue information.
- Aviva Stadium — ticketing and venue information.
- Murrayfield — ticketing and venue information.
- Twickenham — ticketing and venue information.
- Stadio Olimpico — ticketing and venue information.
Information originally checked on 22 September 2026. Matchday arrangements and sale availability can change; always confirm with the relevant union or stadium before travelling.