It’s set to be a landmark Guinness Women’s Six Nations for Ireland in 2026 as Scott Bemand’s side grows the Green Wave by playing their home fixtures in Galway, Belfast and Dublin.

With Aviva Stadium already confirmed for a historic clash against Scotland in May, the IRFU has today confirmed Dexcom Stadium in Galway and Affidea Stadium in Belfast as host venues for Ireland’s other home Championship games for 2026.

Ireland will open their Guinness Women’s Six Nations away to England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, 11 April (Kick-off 2.25pm) before returning home to host Italy at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday, 18 April (Kick-off 5.40pm), in what will be another milestone occasion for Irish Rugby.

The newly renovated Home of Connacht Rugby – which officially opens in January – will play host to its first Guinness Women’s Six Nations match with Ireland Women’s only previous appearance in Galway being a 15-8 victory over Canada in April 2006.

Bemand’s side then travel to France in Round 3 on Saturday, 25 April (Kick-off 8.10pm) before concluding the Championship with back-to-back home matches in Belfast and Dublin.

Affidea Stadium has staged a number of Women’s internationals in recent years and Wales will be the visitors to Belfast in Round 4 on Saturday, 9 May (Kick-off 6.30pm), before Scotland come to Aviva Stadium on the final weekend on Sunday, 17 May (Kick-off 2.30pm).

The Round 5 clash will be the first-ever standalone Women’s international at the Home of Irish Rugby, and ticket sales are already surging for what promises to be a memorable occasion.

Looking ahead to the Championship, the IRFU’s Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways, Gillian McDarby, said: “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 three of Ireland’s home matches in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations are now available.

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.

 

Image Credit: IRFU

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