Ireland to play first Women's Six Nations game at Dexcom Stadium

It was announced earlier this year that the Ireland Women will play their first game at the Aviva Stadium.

HISTORIC FIXTURE: Dexcom Stadium the home of Connacht Rugby will host it's first ever Women's Guinness Six Nations clash when Ireland play Italy in round two. Picture:  ©INPHO/Tom O'Hanlon

Scott Bemand's Ireland side will grow the Green Wave with the announcement of home fixtures for the 2026 Guiness Women's Six Nations to be held in Galway, Belfast and Dublin.

Ireland will open their 2026 Six Nations when they make the trip to London to play England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday April 11 (2.25pm) before their first home fixture when they welcome Italy to Galway on Saturday April 18 (5.40pm) in what will be another milestone occasion for Irish Rugby. 

The newly renovated home of Connacht Rugby, which will officially open in January, will host its first Guinness Women's Six Nations match with Ireland Women's only previous game held in Galway was in April 2006 when they defeated Canada 15-8.

Bemand's side will travel to France for their round three clash on Saturday April 25 (8.10pm) before concluding the Championship with back-to-back home matches in Belfast and Dublin.

Affidea Stadium will host Ireland's round four clash with Wales on Saturday May 9 (6.30pm) before the final round which will be another historic day for the Ireland Women's team.

It has been announced previously that Ireland will play Scotland in an historic clash at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday May 17 (2.30pm).

IRFU Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways Gillian McDarby spoke about the upcoming Championship saying  “As we build towards 2026, today’s announcement of the three home venues for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations further underlines the IRFU’s sustained commitment to the expansion and development of the Women’s game in Ireland.

“We are determined to build on the groundswell of support the team received throughout their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign last August and confirmation that Galway, Belfast and Dublin will host home matches in 2026 is an exciting development, ensuring the visibility of the team grows and there is accessibility to world class women’s sport across all areas of the country.

“We look forward to working with Connacht Rugby, Ulster Rugby and the team at Aviva Stadium to deliver memorable events for all our supporters, partners and stakeholders, and building further on the positive momentum behind the Green Wave into 2026.”

Tickets for all Ireland's home fixtures are now on sale.

Guinness Women’s Six Nations Fixtures 2026

Saturday, 11 April: England v Ireland, Allianz Stadium, 2.25pm 

Saturday, 18 April: Ireland v Italy, Dexcom Stadium, 5.40pm 

Saturday, 25 April: France v Ireland, TBC, 8.10pm 

Saturday, 9 May: Ireland v Wales, Affidea Stadium, 6.30pm

Sunday, 17 May: Ireland v Scotland, Aviva Stadium, 2.30pm