How to watch Scotland in Italy this weekend

3 Feb 2026

Scotland face Italy in a packed weekend of international rugby, with action across the men’s Six Nations, the Under-20s, and the Scotland A side.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Scotland's Huw Jones in action during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on February 01, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland v Italy – Guinness Men’s Six Nations

Scotland return to Six Nations action this weekend with a trip to Rome to take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

📅 Date: Saturday, 7 February
⏰ Kick-off: 2:10pm
🏟 Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome

How to watch on TV and live stream

  • TV: BBC One

  • Live stream: BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website/app

BBC’s coverage will include full build-up, expert analysis and post-match reaction. Viewers can also stream the match live on BBC iPlayer with a valid UK TV licence.


Scotland U20 v Italy U20 – Under-20 Six Nations

Scotland’s next generation are also in action as the U20s take on Italy in the Under-20 Six Nations, typically played on the evening before the senior fixture.

📅 Date: Friday, 6 Februray
⏰ Kick-off: 7:15pm

How to watch

  • U20 Six Nations matches are via BBC online platforms, including the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer


Watch Scotland A live on YouTube

Fans can also watch the Scotland A side in action live and for free this weekend.

The match will be streamed on Scottish Rugby’s official YouTube channel, giving supporters the chance to see emerging talent and squad depth outside the main Six Nations fixtures.

▶️ Watch Scotland A live

👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/q6-mn96X3EI

No subscription is required – simply head to YouTube at kick-off time to watch the game live.


Weekend rugby at a glance

  • Friday: Scotland U20 v Italy U20 – live on BBC digital platforms

  • Saturday: Italy v Scotland (Men’s Six Nations) – live on BBC One & BBC iPlayer

  • This weekend: Scotland A – live and free on YouTube

With three Scotland sides in action, it’s a huge weekend for fans to follow the national setup at every level.

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