- Watch Wales vs Scotland for FREE on BBC iPlayer (UK) / Virgin Media Play (Ire)
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- Saturday, February 21 at 4.40pm GMT / 11.40am ET
Thumped 48-7 by England in Twickenham and crushed 54-12 by France in Cardiff, it’s been a demoralizing start to the Six Nations for Wales. And things don’t get any easier for Steve Tandy’s charges as they welcome a Scotland side riding high after a memorable victory over England.
At the start of the championship, Wales fans would have looked at this fixture with some hope. But after Scotland’s hugely impressive 31-20 win at Murrayfield last weekend to lift the Calcutta Cup, they will now fear a 14th consecutive Six Nations defeat.
That could lead to another relatively poor turnout at the Principality Stadium, with only 57,744 turning up to watch the loss to France last Sunday. That was well down on the usual 70,000+ that Wales have been used to playing in front of in recent years.
Given Wales have lost 23 Tests in their last 25 matches, it is hardly surprising that supporters are losing faith. However, there remains a glimmer of hope as they pushed Scotland hard last year in the narrow 35-29 defeat at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend’s side were also exceptionally poor on the opening weekend of fixtures when they lost to Italy in Rome.
Scotland will believe that result was simply a blemish and after delivering a brilliant display to beat England, will look to sweep aside Wales and keep their hopes of winning the title alive.
Read on below for our guide on where to watch Wales vs Scotland on TV and get Six Nations 2026 free streams online.
Watch Wales vs Scotland for FREE
This game – along with every other match of the 2026 Six Nations – will be streamed live and free across the UK and Ireland. Wales vs Scotland is being shown on:
🇬🇧 UK: BBC iPlayer & S4C
🇮🇪 Ireland: Virgin Media Play
What if you're abroad? Rugby fans from the UK and Ireland can use NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service from anywhere.
Wales vs Scotland: Team news
Wales XV: Rees-Zammit, Hamer-Webb, James, Hawkins, Adams, Costelow, Williams; Carre, Lake, Francis, Jenkins, Carter, Plumtree, Mann, Wainwright
Replacements: Elias, Smith, Griffin, Thomas, Botham, Hardy, Evans, Murray
Scotland XV: Kinghorn, Steyn, Jones, Tuipulotu, Van der Merwe, Russell, White; McBeth, Cherry, Fagerson, Williamson, Cummings, Brown, Darge, Fagerson
Replacements: Turner, Schoeman, Millar Mills, Gilchrist, Bayliss, Horne, Jordan, Graham
How to watch any Wales vs Scotland stream using a VPN
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How to watch Wales vs Scotland live streams in the US
Wales vs Scotland – and all 2026 Six Nations matches – is being live streamed on Peacock in the US.
Subscriptions start from $10.99 per month (you need at least the Premium tier), and you will also be able to catch Premier League football and the Winter Olympics on the platform.
Outside the US for Wales vs Scotland? Use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch Wales vs Scotland live streams in the UK
TV coverage for Wales vs Scotland is on BBC One, while you can also stream it live and on demand via the free BBC iPlayer website and mobile app.
The game is also being shown on Premier Sports in the UK if you want alternative coverage. Their flexible monthly plan starts at £17.99 a month and will include all Champions Cup rugby.
Those outside of the UK should check out NordVPN to access their free BBC iPlayer stream.
How to watch Wales vs Scotland live streams in Ireland
Every Six Nations 2026 game is free-to-air in Ireland.
Virgin Media is showing Wales vs Scotland, which means it will also be available to stream on the Virgin Media Play platform. Remember, you will need an account.
Not in Ireland right now? Check out NordVPN.
How to watch Wales vs Scotland live streams in South Africa
Wales vs Scotland will be televised on subscription service SuperSport.
You'll need the DStv access package to watch the Six Nations on SuperSport, with prices starting at R699 ($44) per month.
Abroad right now? Use a VPN to tell your device that you're back at home and you'll be good to go.
How to watch Wales vs Scotland live streams in Australia
In Australia, Wales vs Scotland is available to watch on Stan Sport.
It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan subscription, which itself starts at $12 a month.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Wales vs Scotland live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ is the Six Nations 2026 TV rights holder in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a Wales vs Scotland live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service, starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Travelling outside New Zealand? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Wales vs Scotland in Japan
In Japan, Wales vs Scotland, along with every match of the 2026 Six Nations, will be live streamed on Wowow. Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month.
Only visiting Japan? Tap into your free streams using a VPN like NordVPN.
What is the Wales vs Scotland start time?
The Wales vs Scotland game is scheduled to start at 11.40am ET / 8.40am PT / 4.40pm GMT on Saturday, February 21. That's 3.40am AEDT on Sunday, February 22 in Australia.
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