Where to Watch Rugby Union in New York
New York has one of the largest British, Irish, Australian, and New Zealand expat communities in the world — and a rugby culture to match. From Six Nations Saturdays that start at 8 AM to overnight Rugby Championship coverage from the Southern Hemisphere, these are the bars that open early, show every fixture, and fill with the right crowds.
Venues across New York
Nations Championship — July Fixtures
on Paramount+ (US)Most fixtures kick off between 1am and 6am ET — most bars won't open for these. 4 venues on this page open early for morning rugby. The Argentina fixtures at 3:10pm ET are the most bar-watchable of each round.
Round 1 — Sat July 4
Round 2 — Sat July 11
Round 3 — Sat July 18
Times verified ET from the official World Rugby schedule. Full schedule ↗
Featured Venue
Pig n Whistle on 36th
Pub · New York
Pig n Whistle on 36th
Midtown West
202 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018↗The go-to Midtown rugby pub, known for opening early for Six Nations and Autumn Nations fixtures. Multiple screens, reliable sound, and a strong British and Irish expat following.
More Rugby Union Venues in New York
Blackhorse Pub
Pub · New York
Blackhorse Pub
Park Slope, Brooklyn
568 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215↗A Park Slope pub popular with England supporters on Six Nations matchdays.
Courtyard Ale House
Pub · New York
Courtyard Ale House
Sunnyside, Queens
40-18 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY 11104↗A Queens pub in Sunnyside popular with rugby fans. Open daily 11 AM–4 AM.
Cronin & Phelan's
Pub · New York
Cronin & Phelan's
Astoria, Queens
38-14 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103↗An Irish pub in Astoria with a strong rugby following and a loyal Ireland supporter crowd.
Kent Ale House
Pub · New York
Kent Ale House
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
51 Kent Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11249↗Slainte
Pub · New York
Slainte
Smithfield Hall
Sports Bar · New York
Smithfield Hall
Stout NYC
Sports Bar · New York
Stout NYC
The Hairy Lemon
Pub · New York
The Hairy Lemon
The Liberty
Pub · New York
The Liberty
Midtown West
29 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001↗A Midtown pub with a strong Welsh following and a loyal Six Nations crowd. Early opener for morning kickoffs.
The Red Lion
Pub · New York
The Red Lion
Greenwich Village
151 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012↗A Greenwich Village British pub popular with England supporters on Six Nations matchdays.
The Winslow
Pub · New York
The Winslow
East Village
243 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003↗A British pub on East 14th known for drawing multi-nation expat crowds for major rugby fixtures.
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Typical windows — confirm specific fixtures and kickoff times.
- Nations Championship
- July 4, 11 & 18, 2026
- Nations Championship opens July 4 — on Paramount+
- Six Nations
- February – March
- Typical windows: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET
- Summer Internationals
- June – July
- Varies by fixture and hemisphere
- Rugby Championship
- August – October
- Southern Hemisphere fixtures: typical windows 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM ET
- Autumn Nations Series
- November
- Typical windows: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET
- URC & Premiership
- September – June (weekly)
- Typical windows: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM ET
- Rugby World Cup 2027
- August – October 2027 (Australia)
- Southern Hemisphere — expect early morning ET kickoffs
TV & Streaming (US)
- Paramount+
- Nations Championship (US rights)
- Peacock
- Six Nations (US rights)
- FloRugby
- URC, Premiership, Top 14, Rugby Championship, Super Rugby, Summer Internationals