How To Watch France Vs Wales: Six Nations TV Channel And Live Stream Info Ahead Of Tournament Opener

If you’re planning to see this year’s Guinness Six Nations, here’s how to watch France Vs Wales – including TV channel and live stream information.

France host Wales at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday night in the opening match of this year’s Six Nations.

The French are heavily fancied and tipped by many as possible tournament winners.

Wales, meanwhile, are looking to rebuild after last year’s torrid campaign that saw them end up with the Wooden Spoon.

They won’t find it easy in Paris, though. The best UK rugby betting sites currently put France at 1/33 favourites, while Wales are massive underdogs at 25/1.

Below is all the information you’ll need in order to watch France Vs Wales on TV.

How To Watch France Vs Wales In The UK

It’s rare to find major sporting events on free-to-air TV these days, but UK-based Six Nations fans are in luck.

The 2025 tournament is being shown for free across BBC and ITV.

Friday night’s game between France and Wales will be shown live on ITV, along with Ireland Vs England on Saturday.

The only game shown on BBC over the opening weekend is Scotland Vs Italy, also on Saturday.

France Vs Wales TV Channel

ITV1 is the only channel showing France Vs Wales live and legally in the UK.

Coverage starts from 19:30 GMT, with kickoff at 20:15.

Note: A valid TV license is required to watch live TV in the UK.

France Vs Wales Live Stream

You don’t have to watch the game on TV, though. Viewers in the UK can also watch France Vs Wales online via a live stream.

Simply download the ITVX app and login or create a free account.

Then, just find ITV1 on the app and watch the live broadcast.

Note: A valid TV license is required to watch live TV in the UK.

How To Watch France Vs Wales In Other Countries

For viewers outside of the UK, broadcasters vary for the Six Nations.

Below are the broadcasters showing live Six Nations rugby in each of the participating countries.

• UK – BBC/ITV
• Ireland – RTÉ/Virgin Media
• France – France Télévisions
• Italy – TV8 (Italy games only)

France Vs Wales – Match Info

• 🏉 Fixture: France Vs Wales
• 📅 Date: Friday, 31 January, 2025
• 🕛 Kick-off: 20:15 GMT
• 🏆 Competition: Guinness Six Nations
• 📺 TV Channel: ITV1
• 🏟 Venue: Stade de France, Paris
• 🎲 Match Odds: France 1/33 | Wales 25/1