Manchester is gearing up for two months of international rugby glory. With the Six Nations 2026 running from February 5 to March 14, we’ve found the ultimate spots across Manchester to watch with your mates. Check out our guide to find the biggest screens to watch all the rugby action and the best atmospheres in and around Manchester.
Dirty O’Sullivans
Irish bar Dirty O’Sullivans is gearing up for one of the biggest events in the rugby calendar by confirming it will be showing every match of the Six Nations live throughout the tournament. Rugby fans can enjoy uninterrupted coverage across Dirty O’Sullivans’ big screens, providing the perfect setting to catch every try, tackle and big moment across the competition. To match the action on the screen, the venue will also be offering its food menu during match days, making the bar the perfect spot for groups and rugby lovers.
The Director’s Box
Screening all Six Nations games this February and March, The Director’s Box will be providing quite a luxe, laid-back space for guests to enjoy the matches – with craft beer, along with a range of small plates, sharing dishes and hearty grub as well as a bottomless brunch offering.
If you want a proper big-screen, big-atmosphere spot for Six Nations season, Freight Island should be high on your list. Freight Island is bringing back one of the UK’s largest Six Nations fan zones, alongside a £10 pie and beer deal with your ticket too. Rugby enthusiasts can expect to enjoy live match screenings alongside a wide selection of independent food and drink traders – perfect for groups of friends, families, and fans of every kind.
O’Malleys
Another Irish bar in Manchester showing the Six Nations games is O’Malleys, in addition to celebrating its first birthday. As the first match kicks off on February 5 at 8.10pm with Ireland taking on France, you can expect free Baby Guinness each time Ireland scores, and the chance to customise your Guinness pint with a selfie.
With nineteen screens and the ability to show three different sports games simultaneously, O’Malleys will be showing all Six Nations games, so rugby fans won’t miss a thing. O’Malleys is also celebrating one year of Irish hospitality with the launch of their Guinness Bottomless Brunch, which will be available during the Six Nations opening weekend.
Catch all the Six Nations rugby action at one of the newest food halls in Manchester, House of Social, as it’ll be showing all games throughout the tournament, from February 5 to March 14. You can expect big screens, bars stacked with your favourites, Guinness, Stella Artois 0%, and five kitchens serving up some top-notch food. Whether you’re here for the game, the atmosphere, or just a proper catch-up, House of Social has you covered.
The Station Hotel
The Station Hotel, Altrincham’s beloved town-centre pub, will be showcasing all live Six Nations rugby matches throughout the tournament. Following its major £250,000 refurbishment, The Station Hotel features a brand new bar, upgraded toilets, fresh new flooring, and enhanced lighting, creating a warming atmosphere for sports fans.
Sports viewing has been taken to the next level with a 12-screen HD audio-visual upgrade installed across the venue. Whether guests are by the bar or sat down, every moment of the Six Nations will be front and centre. In addition to top-tier rugby coverage, The Station Hotel offers free pool tables until 7pm and interactive darts, ensuring entertainment before, during and after kick-off.
Walkabout
Rugby fans will be able to retreat to Walkabout for all of February and most of March to watch the Six Nations games, with the Manchester Printworks venue serving beer in two pint-sized glasses. If that wasn’t all, you can grab yourself a burger and a beer to enjoy with your chosen Six Nations match.
BOX
Sports bar on Deansgate, BOX, will be screening the Six Nations this season – with every match available to watch live. Plus, you won’t go hungry here as there’s an extensive menu filled with the likes of pre-match kick-off snacks, sharers, wraps, subs, pizzas, kebabs, burgers and loaded fries.
Tank and Paddle
Another Manchester Printworks spot where you can watch the Six Nations rugby championships is Tank and Paddle. With huge screens, perfectly-poured pints and lively pub atmosphere – it’s a great Manchester spot to watch the Six Nations rugby on TV and experience every try, tackle and controversial TMO decision. Plus, they will be serving a new Six Nations drinks line-up, including the likes of Midnight in Dublin, Peach on the Pitch Marg, Baby Velvet and G-Bomb, as well as a Guinness bottomless brunch.
The Brotherhood
The Brotherhood is an industrial-style American sports bar that can be found just behind Albert Square, not only screening live football matches, but boxing, rugby and more. Enjoy beers and cocktails while watching the match, as well as wings, nachos, burgers, and other American classics, all within this truly sport-loving environment.