A massive Six Nations fan zone is returning to Freight Island in Manchester, transforming the venue into the ultimate destination for rugby fans. Throughout the Six Nations tournament, from Thursday 5th February until Saturday 14th March, 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.
The food line-up at Freight Island includes proper hearty pies from V.Goode Pies, giant 22” slices from Nell’s Pizza and much-loved pasta from Ornella’s Little Kitchen. Guests can also tuck into authentic Venezuelan flavours from Mia’s Arepas, Greek street food from Mega Gyros, Asian fusion favourites from Fuku, premium smashed burgers from Burgerism, and crispy, juicy fried chicken from Pattersons and more.
How to get tickets to the Six Nations fan zone at Freight Island, Manchester
Ticket options include free general admission on a first-come, first-served basis, offering plenty of atmosphere throughout the venue.
A general admission ticket with a house pint or a medium house wine is available for £5 per person. For £10 per person, guests can get a general admission ticket plus opt for a V.Goode pie and a can of JUBEL.
Reserved tables for up to 10 guests are available from £50, which includes a bucket of 10 beers. To book tickets and to find out more about Six Nations Fanzone at Freight Island head here.
Six Nations 2026 match fixtures
The 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations features a unique schedule, including the tournament’s first-ever Thursday night opening match. See the full list of fixtures below, all of which are being shown at the Six Nations fan zone at Freight Island.
Round 1
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Thursday 5 February: France v Ireland (20:10 GMT)
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Saturday 7 February: Italy v Scotland (14:10 GMT)
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Saturday 7 February: England v Wales (16:40 GMT)
Round 2
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Saturday 14 February: Ireland v Italy (14:10 GMT)
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Saturday 14 February: Scotland v England (16:40 GMT)
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Sunday 15 February: Wales v France (15:10 GMT)
Round 3
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Saturday 21 February: England v Ireland (14:10 GMT)
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Saturday 21 February: Wales v Scotland (16:40 GMT)
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Sunday 22 February: France v Italy (15:10 GMT)
Round 4
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Friday 6 March: Ireland v Wales (20:10 GMT)
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Saturday 7 March: Scotland v France (14:10 GMT)
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Saturday 7 March: Italy v England (16:40 GMT)
Round 5: Super Saturday
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Saturday 14 March: Ireland v Scotland (14:10 GMT)
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Saturday 14 March: Wales v Italy (16:40 GMT)
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Saturday 14 March: France v England (20:10 GMT)