Murrayfield, Principality & Aviva: Venue Guides

Nations Championship: Murrayfield, Principality & Aviva: Venue Guides

The eagerly awaited November window of the inaugural Nations Championship is almost here. The Southern Hemisphere’s six best teams will cross the Equator to contest a series of high-stakes, high-class rugby union fixtures against Northern opponents at some of the most atmospheric settings at Nations Championship venues in Europe.

Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Principality Stadium in Cardiff and Aviva Stadium in Dublin, a trio of iconic sporting cathedrals, fall into that category, and in November 2026, all three of those rugby strongholds will host key Nations Championship matches.

If you’re planning to buy tickets for any single Test or multiple matches at those stadiums in November, this guide will detail important information about each venue, the key dates for your calendar, how to get there, the matchday experience you can expect and more.

Remember, you can buy Nations Championship tickets for every single fixture in November from the resellers on LiveRugbyTickets’ marketplace.

Murrayfield Stadium – Edinburgh

Opened in 1925, Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield is the epicentre of rugby in Scotland and has been the national team’s stadium for generations.

With a maximum capacity of 67,144, Murrayfield transforms into a cauldron of noise on matchday and its location to the west of Edinburgh city centre makes it easy to access. Many fans choose to undertake the 10–15-minute walk to the ground to soak up the atmosphere, though you can also get there quickly on the tram.

Scotland conquered England and France at Murrayfield in last year’s Six Nations, proving how formidable a force they can be on their own patch. They will back themselves to take on all comers there in the Nations Championship in November.

The home support is among the most passionate in Europe and spine-tingling renditions of “Flower of Scotland” prepare all in attendance for the battle on the pitch that follows.

In the Nations Championship Northern Series in November, Murrayfield stages three fixtures:

• Scotland vs New Zealand (Saturday 7 November, 14:10)
• Scotland vs Australia (Sunday 15 November, 15:10)
• Scotland vs Japan (Saturday 21 November, 14:10)

Scotland’s first two Tests of the Northern Hemisphere Series against New Zealand and Australia are showpiece showdowns and are guaranteed to be the highest-demand games in terms of tickets.

All four stands at Murrayfield offer great sightlines, though seats in the lower tiers on the long sides of the pitch will be particularly sought-after. The stands hug the pitch and that helps to connect supporters to the action, which in turn cranks up the volume in the crowd.

Parking around the ground is limited and road closures will be in place, so we recommend walking from the city centre or using public transport links (trams/train/bus) to get close to the ground.

Tickets for all three matches at Murrayfield are available through our marketplace. Secure your seats for Scotland vs New Zealand, Scotland vs Australia or Scotland vs Japan today. For more on the full November programme, see our guide to the Nations Championship November window.

Principality Stadium – Cardiff

One of the most distinctive Nations Championship venues, Principality Stadium is located in the heart of Cardiff city on the site of the old Cardiff Arms Park. It’s a much-loved Welsh rugby venue in one of the most hospitable and friendly cities on the sports circuit.

The ground has capacity for 73,931 supporters and its most eye-catching feature is its fully retractable roof, which shields attendees from the bitter Welsh weather in late winter and early spring.

Built in time to be used for the 1999 Rugby World Cup, the Principality, or Millennium Stadium, was always constructed with rugby in mind. When the roof is closed, renditions of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers) are extra special.

Wales host three consecutive Saturday fixtures in November:

• Wales vs Japan (7 November, 16:40)
• Wales vs New Zealand (14 November, 14:10)
• Wales vs Australia (21 November, 20:10)

Wales kick things off against Japan on November 7 and that game should be the easiest of the three to secure tickets for. Demand for the visits of New Zealand and Australia are certain to be high.

Welsh fans will flock to Cardiff to see Steve Tandy’s underdogs against two international heavyweights from the Southern Hemisphere. The All Blacks and Wallabies sell out wherever they go.

The stadium is a city-centre location, making it easy to get to for visiting fans. Cardiff Central station is a short walk away, while the surrounding bars and restaurants will be alive with the hum of like-minded, excited supporters.

Lower-tier seats near the halfway line or behind the posts are popular, though the former do come at a premium, while the upper tiers still offer strong views of the pitch.

Check current availability for Wales vs Japan, Wales vs New Zealand and Wales vs Australia and start planning for the experience of a lifetime in November.

Aviva Stadium – Dublin

Straddling the River Dodder down the road from Dublin’s Ballsbridge, the Aviva Stadium is built on the site of the historic Lansdowne Road. It retains much of the old ground’s charm and you can feel the significance of your surroundings as soon as you pass through the gates.

Officially opened in 2010, the stadium features a curved glass and steel design with swoops towards a lower end on one side behind the posts. The Aviva is in Dublin 4, an upper-class neighbourhood to the south of the city centre and it’s easily accessed by public transport.

The capacity there of 51,711 is one of the smallest of any of the Nations Championship venues. However, that doesn’t mean that the Aviva lacks in atmosphere. On the contrary, in fact, the noise generated at Ireland’s home ground can knock your socks off.

Ireland’s three November fixtures are:

• Ireland vs Argentina (Friday 6 November, 20:10)
• Ireland vs Fiji (Saturday 14 November, 20:10)
• Ireland vs South Africa (Saturday 21 November, 17:40)

Ireland will expect to overpower Argentina in Dublin in at their Friday evening series opener and tickets for that meeting with the South Americans should be the easiest and cheapest to secure.

The story should be similar against Fiji a week later, though Ireland’s skirmish with the world-champion Springboks is widely viewed as one of the standout fixtures of the entire Northern Series. Expect tickets to be priced accordingly.

The Aviva Stadium is well served by public transport links, with the DART landing you at Lansdowne Road Station right beside the ground. There are places to park around Ballsbridge, though you need a bit of luck to land a space. The area is packed with bars, pubs, restaurants and other eateries.

Browse our latest listings for Ireland vs Argentina, Ireland vs Fiji and Ireland vs South Africa for seating options now. For an overview of the strongest fixtures across the window, check out our piece on the best Nations Championship November matches.

Planning Your Visit and Securing Tickets

Murrayfield, Principality and Aviva Stadium are Nations Championship venues with plenty to offer, though each one promises its own distinct experience.

All three stadiums are in largely central locations in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Dublin, making it easy for supporters to get there on matchdays. All three grounds have modern infrastructure and are perfectly set up to host fans safely.

We do advise booking your tickets as early as possible, especially for higher-profile fixtures against big hitters like New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, as seats for games of that magnitude usually sell out first.

Our resellers marketplace has ticketing options for every Nations Championship fixture this November, including for all matches at Murrayfield, Principality Stadium and Aviva Stadium.

You can compare options and secure seats via our Autumn Internationals and Nations Championship tickets hub. Stadium-specific pages for Murrayfield and Aviva Stadium are also available if you prefer to filter by venue.

Whether you are looking to attend a single marquee Test or are planning to build a multi-city adventure across Edinburgh, Cardiff and Dublin, these grounds will have some of the most electrifying atmospheres of the 2026 Nations Championship.

Choose your fixtures, buy your tickets from LiveRugbyTickets, sort your travel and get ready for the best rugby and experiences the Northern Hemisphere has to offer.