What’s up next for Scotland Men

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 08: The New Zealand squad perform the Haka ahead of a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 08, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

July: The Southern Hemisphere Series

In years past, Scotland would embark on a traditional Summer Tour. In 2026, those fixtures are transformed into the opening rounds of the Nations Championship. Scotland will head south to face some of the most physical teams in world rugby, with the Southern Hemisphere nations hosting the series.

Round 1: Argentina v Scotland – Saturday 4 July

Venue: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba

After allowing Los Pumas to comeback from 21-point deficit during the 2025 Quilter Nations Series, Scotland will be looking to start the new Nations Championship with a strong rectification in Córdoba.

Round 2: South Africa v Scotland – Saturday 11 July

Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Facing the current world number one on the highveld is a significant test. Scotland have not bested the Springboks since its 21-17 victory at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in 2010.

Round 3: Fiji v Scotland – Saturday 18 July

Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Although part of the away series, this match is a designated home game for Fiji played in Edinburgh. Scotland will be eager to settle the score after a tough loss to the Flying Fijians in Suva during the 2025 summer tour.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 16: Scotland’s Finn Russell in action during a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and Argentina at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 16, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

November: The Northern Hemisphere Series

The action returns to the capital for the second half of the tournament. While these games occupy the traditional Autumn Nations Series window, they now serve as the concluding rounds of the group stage, with points dictating the standings for the global Finals Weekend in London.

Round 4: Scotland vs. New Zealand – Saturday 7 November

Whilst Scotland have never defeated the All Blacks, the recent fixture saw this fact run close. Scotland went into half-time 17 points behind but continued fighting to tie things up with twenty minutes to play. Although New Zealand pulled away at the last, it was an encouraging performance from the team in navy blue.

Round 5: Scotland vs. Australia – Sunday 15 November

Scotland has held the upper hand in this rivalry recently, having prevailed in four of the last five encounters with the Wallabies.

Round 6: Scotland vs. Japan – Saturday 21 November

Matches against the Brave Blossoms are always high-tempo affairs. Scotland won the last encounter at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in 2021 and have historically won eight of the nine encounters.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 24: Scotland’s Darcy Graham and Australia’s Tate McDermott in action during The Famous Grouse Nations Series match between Scotland and Australia at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on November 24, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finals Weekend

All roads lead to London for the inaugural Nations Championship Finals Weekend (27–29 November). Over three days of high-stakes double-headers at Allianz Stadium, the six teams from the Northern Hemisphere will face their correspondingly ranked counterparts from the Southern Hemisphere.

Every point scored in July and November counts toward securing the best possible seed for this historic weekend.

Tickets and Packages

Full ticket bundles and packages are yet to go on sale, but mark your calendars and keep an eye on our website for updates:

• On Sale Now: Tickets for the Finals Weekend in London are currently available for purchase via the official Nations Championship ticketing platform where you can guarantee a spot to see Scotland play.
• Late April: Bundle ticket packages go on sale. These offer the best value for fans looking to attend multiple matches throughout the July and November windows.
• Early May: Individual match tickets will be released for sale.

Presale Access: Scotland Season Pass holders will have exclusive priority access to both bundle packages and individual tickets ahead of the general public sale. Sign up for the Scottish Rugby newsletter to receive exact timings and links as soon as they are live.