Leicester Tigers v Saracens to kick off ITV’s free-to-air Prem Rugby coverage

ITV's free-to-air Premiership Rugby coverage for the 2026/27 season will open with Leicester Tigers v Saracens on 27 September, followed by Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs on 6 December and Harlequins v Northampton Saints on 28 December. The first two matches will air on ITV1 and ITVX, while the third will be on ITV4 and ITVX. ITV, which renewed its rights deal with Prem Rugby earlier this year, will broadcast seven games per season including the Prem Rugby Final, with TNT Sports remaining the primary rights holder showing all matches.