How to watch WXV Global Series 2026: Official broadcasters, TV & streaming guide

Watch the WXV Global Series as 12 of the best sides on the planet compete in a revamped tournament designed to pit teams from opposite ends of the planet against each other.

This month the Women’s Six Nations sides have travelled across the world for some truly mouthwatering ties.

After Canada brought England’s 41-game unbeaten run to a spectacular end last weekend, the Red Roses will be looking to bounce back in Friday/Saturday’s Ottawa rematch. Then, the two beaten semi-finalists in last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup, New Zealand and France, meet in Whangarei.

Other WXV Global Series fixtures this weekend include Australia v Scotland, Japan v Wales, South Africa v Ireland and USA v Italy.

Every game is available to view, and this guide will tell you everything you need to know to watch WXV Global Series live streams wherever you are in the world – including details of free viewing options around the world. We’ll also explain how you can use a VPN to tune in if you’re travelling away from home.

Quick Guide

– WXV Global Series dates: 12 September-31 October, 2026
– WXV Global Series broadcasters: BBC (UK), Rugby Pass TV (international), Stan Sport (Australia), Sky Sport (New Zealand), TSN (Canada), SuperSport (South Africa)
– WXV Global Series FREE Streams: BBC iPlayer (UK – England and Wales games only), England Rugby YouTube channel (UK – England games only), 9Now (Australia – Australia games only), TG4 (Ireland – Ireland games only), RugbyPass TV (international)
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What are the WXV Global Series 2026 fixtures this weekend?

Friday 23 October

• Australia v Scotland
  GIO Stadium, Canberra
  Kick-0ff: 9.30am BST / 10.30am CET / 10.30am SAST / 7.30pm AEDT (local) / 9.30pm NZDT / 4.30am EDT / 1.30am PDT
  Broadcasters: 9Now (Australia), Stan Sport (Australia), RugbyPass TV (international – including UK), SuperSport (South Africa)

Saturday 24 October

• Canada v England
  TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
  Kick-0ff: 12.00am BST (Friday night!) / 1.00am CET / 1.00am SAST / 10.00am AEDT / 12.00pm NZDT / 7.00pm EDT (local, Friday) / 4.00pm PDT (Friday)
  Broadcasters: BBC iPlayer, website and app, England Rugby YouTube channel (UK), RugbyPass TV (international), Stan Sport (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), SuperSport (South Africa), TSN (Canada)
• New Zealand v France
  Semenoff Stadium, Whangarei
  Kick-0ff: 3.05am BST / 4.05am CET / 4.05am SAST / 1.05pm AEDT / 3.05pm NZDT (local) / 10.05pm EDT (Friday) / 7.05pm PDT (Friday)
  Broadcasters: RugbyPass TV (international – including UK), Stan Sport (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), SuperSport (South Africa)
• Japan v Wales
  Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo
  Kick-0ff: 10.30am BST / 11.30am CET / 11.30am SAST / 8.30pm AEDT / 10.30pm NZDT / 5.30am EDT / 2.30am PDT
  Broadcasters: BBC iPlayer, website and app (UK), RugbyPass TV (international – including UK), Stan Sport (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), SuperSport (South Africa)
• South Africa v Ireland
  Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town
  Kick-0ff: 2.00pm BST / 3.00pm CET / 3.00pm SAST (local) / 12.00am AEDT (Sunday) / 2.00am NZDT (Sunday) / 9.00am EDT / 6.00am PDT 
  Broadcasters: RugbyPass TV (international – including UK), TG4 (Ireland), Stan Sport (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), SuperSport (South Africa)
• USA v Italy
  Geodis Park, Nashville
  Kick-0ff: 9.15pm BST / 10.15pm CET / 10.15pm SAST / 7.15am AEDT (Sunday) / 9.15am NZDT (Sunday) / 4.15pm EDT / 1.15pm PDT 
  Broadcasters: RugbyPass TV (international – including UK), Stan Sport (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), SuperSport (South Africa)

Watch for FREE: WXV Global Series free live streams

Free WXV Global Series live streams are available around the world on Rugby Pass TV, though the availability of matches will vary depending on your region and whether another broadcaster is showing the game.

Check out the Rugby Pass TV schedule to see what’s showing where you are. Rugby Pass TV is free to use but you do need to register beforehand.

In the UK, you can watch England and Wales in action across the BBC’s iPlayer, website and TV channels. England matches are also available on the England Rugby YouTube channel.

In Ireland, you can watch Ireland home games for free on Irish language service TG4 , which also broadcasts lots of United Rugby Championship matches.

In Australia, the Wallaroos’ home games are available free-to-air on the 9Now streaming service.

How to watch WXV Global Series 2026 from anywhere

Being away from home doesn’t have to stop you watching the WXV Global Series. A VPN bypasses geo-blocking by changing your IP address, allowing you to stream WXV 2026 matches as if you were at home. The tech experts at TechRadar and Tom’s Guide rate NordVPN as world number one, thanks to its low price and unrivalled ability to unblock streaming services.

WXV Global Series live streams in the UK

Home fixtures for England and Wales will be available for free across the BBC. The sides’ matches will all be on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app, with selected games also available on the BBC’s terrestrial channels. iPlayer is free to use, but you need to register to use the service. You also need a valid TV Licence to watch live television in the UK.

For games not involving England, check out Rugby Pass TV for a free WXV Global Series live stream.

Watch WXV Global Series from Australia

All of Australia’s home games are available for free on the Nine Network, and you can watch the Wallaroos v Scotland on the 9Gem TV channel and the 9Now streaming service.

For other matches, fans down under should head to Stan Sport for WXV Global Series live streams. All of this weekend’s games are available on the subscription service.

A Stan Sport subscription costs $20 per month on top of a standard Stan plan (for which prices start at $9.99 per month).

Live stream the WXV Global Series in New Zealand

Sky Sport NZ is the place to go to watch WXV live streams in New Zealand, with most of this weekend’s games – including the Black Ferns’ clash with France – available on the service.

Sky Sport Now subscriptions are available for $29.99 per day, $59.99 per month or $549.99 per year.

Watch WXV Global Series in Canada

Selected WXV Global Series live streams – including Canada matches – are available on TSN’s channels. Prices for the TSN Standard package start at $24.99 per month.

WXV Global Series live streams in South Africa

In South Africa you can watch selected WXV Global Series live streams on SuperSport.

You can get SuperSport on your TV via DStv, or you can stream online. There are various SuperSport packages available, so have a look at what works best for you.

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