The Autumn Internationals 2026 (also known as the Autumn Nations Series) run through November, now forming the closing rounds of the brand-new Nations Championship — a biennial competition launched in 2026 linking the Six Nations and Rugby Championship sides in a single standings table, with a Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, November 27-29, deciding the overall winner.
This guide covers the November 2026 fixtures, the new format, tickets, how to get to each host stadium, and where to store your bags on matchday.
Autumn Internationals 2026: Key Fixtures
| England | v Australia (Nov 8), v Japan (Nov 14), v New Zealand (Nov 21), Finals Weekend fixture (Nov 27-29) — all at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
| Ireland | v Argentina (Nov 6), v Fiji (Nov 14), v South Africa (Nov 21) at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Finals Weekend fixture (Nov 27-29) at Twickenham |
| Wales | v Japan (Nov 7), v New Zealand (Nov 14), v Australia (Nov 21) at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Finals Weekend fixture (Nov 27-29) at Twickenham |
What’s New: The Nations Championship
2026 marks the launch of the Nations Championship, a new biennial competition running from July to November that links the Six Nations (England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales) with the Rugby Championship sides (Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa), plus Fiji and Japan. Results across the Summer and Autumn windows feed into a combined standings table, with the top teams meeting at Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, November 27-29, to decide the overall champion.
Finals Weekend is a first for the sport: six fixtures spread across three days of double-headers, based on final group rankings, culminating in a 1st-vs-1st showdown between the top-ranked Northern and Southern Hemisphere teams to crown the inaugural Nations Championship winner. It’s the biggest structural change to the international rugby calendar in years, giving the November fixtures added stakes beyond the traditional one-off internationals.
Tickets for the Autumn Internationals 2026
Tickets are sold through each home union’s official channels (RFU for England, IRFU for Ireland, WRU for Wales, and equivalents for other nations), with Allianz Stadium Twickenham tickets and Finals Weekend tickets sold separately through Twickenham and the Nations Championship organizers. Marquee fixtures, especially against New Zealand and South Africa, tend to sell out fastest.
Getting to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Allianz Stadium sits at 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham, in southwest London. Twickenham train station is a 10-15 minute walk from the ground, with direct trains from London Waterloo taking around 30 minutes. On matchday, expect heavy crowds around the station and surrounding streets both before and after the game — allow extra time.
Getting to Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Aviva Stadium is on Lansdowne Road, about a 20-minute walk from Dublin city center. Lansdowne Road DART station sits right next to the stadium, with frequent trains from Dublin city center and the airport area on matchday. Dublin Airport itself is roughly 30-40 minutes away by taxi or airport bus.
Getting to Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Principality Stadium sits right in central Cardiff, about 500 meters from Cardiff Central train station — an easy walk with direct rail connections from London, Bristol and across South Wales. Its city-center location makes it one of the most walkable major rugby venues, with plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby for before and after the match.
Matchday Tips
- Book accommodation early. Marquee fixtures and Finals Weekend fill up hotels near each stadium fast.
- Check specific stadium bag policies. Allianz Stadium Twickenham, the Aviva Stadium and the Principality Stadium each have their own restrictions.
- Plan transport around kickoff. Stadium areas get heavily congested before and after matches — Twickenham and Lansdowne Road stations in particular.
- Travel light on matchday. Security checks move faster without bags.
Luggage Storage for the Autumn Internationals 2026
Whether you’re flying in for a fixture at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, Finals Weekend, or a match in Dublin or Cardiff, dragging luggage to the stadium isn’t practical. Radical Storage has verified partner locations across London, Dublin and Cardiff, so you can drop your bags and enjoy matchday hands-free.
Find a location near Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, near Aviva Stadium in Dublin, or near Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Matches run through November 2026, with Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, November 27-29, deciding the Nations Championship winner.
A new biennial competition launched in 2026 linking the Six Nations and Rugby Championship sides (plus Fiji and Japan) in a single standings table across Summer and Autumn windows.
Six fixtures over three days of double-headers based on final group rankings, culminating in a 1st-vs-1st match between the top Northern and Southern Hemisphere teams to crown the champion.
England play at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham; Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin; and Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, with Finals Weekend at Twickenham.
Radical Storage has partner locations across London, Dublin and Cardiff, right by each host stadium, ideal for storing bags before heading in.
