All 2026 Nations Championship matches are expected to stream on Peacock .

Virgin Media Television (VMTV) is the exclusive home for every Nations Championship game. Fans can watch for free on Virgin Media One or via the Virgin Media Play app.

Stan Sport provides live and on-demand coverage of every match.

The teams are currently ranked #2 (New Zealand) and #3 (Ireland) in the world. Saturday, July 18, 2026 Venue Eden Park, Auckland ("The Fortress") Kick-off (Local) 7:10 PM NZST Kick-off (UK/IRE) 8:10 AM BST Kick-off (US/ET) 3:10 AM EDT 📺 Official Broadcasting & Streaming