By Quick answer: Ireland host Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday 6 November 2026, with kick-off at 8.10pm Irish time. It is Round 4 of the inaugural Nations Championship and the first of Ireland’s three home Northern Series games. Ireland’s Nations Championship matches are broadcast on Virgin Media.
When and where is Ireland v Argentina?
- Date: Friday 6 November 2026
- Kick-off: 8.10pm (Irish time)
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin
- Competition: Nations Championship, Round 4 (Northern Series)
The IRFU billed the fixture as a Friday-night opener to the home series. Teams are usually named 24 to 48 hours before kick-off and can change up to an hour beforehand, so check Irish Rugby’s channels on the day.
How does the Nations Championship work?
The Nations Championship is a new tournament pairing six northern-hemisphere sides with six southern-hemisphere sides. Ireland played the Southern Series away in July (Australia, Japan and New Zealand) and now host the three Northern Series games, followed by a Finals Weekend at Twickenham from 27 to 29 November. Finals Weekend opponents are decided by the standings after the autumn rounds.
What is Ireland’s recent form?
Ireland finished second in the 2026 Six Nations. In July’s Southern Series, RugbyPass’s form listing shows Ireland beating Australia 33-31 and Japan 36-20 before losing 40-21 to New Zealand at Eden Park. Argentina, ranked just two places below Ireland on one live-match listing, drew 28-28 with Australia in their most recent results shown there.
What are Ireland’s other November fixtures?
| Date | Opponent | Kick-off | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 6 Nov | Argentina | 8.10pm | Aviva Stadium |
| Sat 14 Nov | Fiji | 8.10pm | Aviva Stadium |
| Sat 21 Nov | South Africa | 4.40pm | Aviva Stadium |
| 27 to 29 Nov | Opponent TBC | TBC | Twickenham |
How can I watch Ireland v Argentina?
Ireland’s Nations Championship games are shown on Virgin Media. Rights and streaming arrangements can vary by territory, so confirm on the broadcaster’s schedule. If you are travelling to the game, allow extra time on match nights for DART and Luas services around Lansdowne Road.
Key takeaways
- Friday 6 November, 8.10pm, Aviva Stadium.
- First of three Irish home games in the Northern Series.
- Finals Weekend at Twickenham on 27 to 29 November.
FAQs
What time is Ireland v Argentina on 6 November 2026?
Kick-off is 8.10pm Irish time at the Aviva Stadium.
What TV channel is Ireland v Argentina on?
Ireland’s Nations Championship matches are broadcast on Virgin Media, according to The42’s report on the schedule.
Is Ireland v Argentina part of the Autumn Nations Series?
No. The Autumn Nations Series has been replaced by the Nations Championship for 2026, with three northern-series rounds in November and a finals weekend.
Who else does Ireland play in November 2026?
Fiji on 14 November and South Africa on 21 November, both at the Aviva, then a Finals Weekend game at Twickenham.
Where is the Nations Championship Finals Weekend?
At Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026.
Sources: Irish Rugby (11 March 2026); The42 (Nations Championship kick-off times); Irish Times (11 March 2026); RugbyPass match page; Cassidy Travel event listing.
