When are Wales' Six Nations games this year with only two home matchdays?
The 2025 Six Nations is just around the corner, with Wales facing France on the opening night this Friday.
Wales have just two home games this year, hosting Ireland and England in the heart of Cardiff. Warren Gatland's side will face the three blue sides away from home - France, Italy and Scotland.
The tournament, quite unusually, starts in January this year, with Wales facing the French on the 31st. Not only is it the unpopular Friday kick-off, but it also doesn't get going until 8.15pm.
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Both of the home fixtures this year have sold out, meaning that there are no tickets available for the Ireland or England games. Luckily for fans attending those matches, neither take place on a Friday, with the opening night match the only Friday kick-off.
Four out of the five Wales games for the 2025 edition will be held on Saturday afternoon/evening, which is ideal for fans soaking up the atmosphere across the nation, whether the game is home or away.
The list of Wales fixtures can be viewed below.
Friday January 31 - France v Wales - 8.15pm
Saturday February 8 - Italy v Wales - 2.15pm
Saturday February 22 - Wales v Ireland - 2.15pm
Saturday March 8 - Scotland v Wales - 4.45pm
Saturday March 15 - Wales v England - 4.45pm
The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that the Principality Stadium roof will be closed for every single match over the next two years. This means that for next 24 months, for every single Test match, the atmosphere will be locked in to heighten the occasion.
What TV channel is the Six Nations on?
Six Nations coverage is split between ITV and BBC on free-to-air broadcast channels, while S4C have the rights to show every Wales game.
This is the last year of the current TV deal, meaning that there will be a big shake up for next year's tournament, with other broadcasters in with a chance of showing the coveted tournament. It has been reported TNT are set to be the main broadcaster from next year, potentially alongside ITV.
Are there big screens showing matches in Cardiff?
The Depot is hosting a big fan zone on Curran Road in the capital city.
They'll be hosting each and every game of Wales' Six Nations campaign, starting out with Wales v France. The venue, which hosts a variety of musical acts too, boasts huge screens, street food, live bands and two-pint Steins.
It has not yet been confirmed by the club, but Cardiff Rugby usually host a fan zone of their own at the ground. Last year, it was open to the public at gate two off Westgate Street for home games.
For away games, last year fans were able to gather in the clubhouse for free, with the match being shown in various TVs around the bar. Under-18s were allowed at the clubhouse, provided they were accompanied by an adult.
The entire Six Nations fixture and TV channels list can be viewed below.
ROUND ONE
Friday January 31
France v Wales - 8.15pm - ITV and S4C
Saturday February 1
Scotland v Italy - 2.15pm - BBC
Ireland v England - 4.45pm - ITV
ROUND TWO
Saturday February 8
Italy v Wales - 2.15pm - ITV and S4C
England v France - 4.45pm - ITV
Sunday February 9
Scotland v Ireland - 3pm - BBC
ROUND THREE
Saturday February 22
Wales v Ireland - 2.15pm - BBC and S4C
England v Scotland - 4.45pm - ITV
Sunday February 23
Italy v France - 3pm - ITV
ROUND FOUR
Saturday March 8
Ireland v France - 2.15pm - ITV
Scotland v Wales - 4.45pm - BBC and S4C
Sunday March 9
England v Italy - 3pm - ITV
ROUND FIVE
Saturday March 15
Italy v Ireland - 2.15pm - ITV
Wales v England - 4.45pm - BBC and S4C
France v Scotland - 8pm - ITV
