Information checked: November 14, 2026, at 12:49 UTC (12:49 p.m. Cardiff, GMT, UTC+00:00).
Wales face New Zealand's All Blacks on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:10 p.m. in Cardiff, GMT (UTC+00:00), in round five of the inaugural Nations Championship. The match takes place at Principality Stadium, and UK viewers can watch live on ITV1 and ITVX, with Welsh-language coverage also available through S4C and its streaming options. For those deciding how to tune in, the important distinction is that the kickoff time is 2:10 p.m., while television coverage starts earlier.
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed both the fixture and the broadcast partners, while S4C lists its own live program beginning at 1:30 p.m. GMT. These details were checked before the scheduled kickoff; they are not a final-score report. See the Welsh Rugby Union match announcement and the S4C rugby schedule for the primary listings.
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The confirmed kickoff is 2:10 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Cardiff. Wales is observing Greenwich Mean Time, GMT (UTC+00:00), on this November date; British Summer Time ended in October. Therefore the kickoff is also 14:10 UTC on November 14. New Zealand is on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00), making it 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, in Auckland and Wellington. The change of calendar day is important for supporters following the All Blacks from home.
| Location | Kickoff date and time |
|---|---|
| Cardiff, United Kingdom — GMT (UTC+00:00) | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2:10 p.m. |
| UTC (UTC+00:00) | Saturday, Nov. 14, 14:10 |
| Auckland, New Zealand — NZDT (UTC+13:00) | Sunday, Nov. 15, 3:10 a.m. |
The venue's Principality Stadium event information independently confirms the date, stadium and 14:10 kickoff. Use the Cardiff time rather than relying on an app that may automatically display times in the device's timezone.
ITV1 carries the English-language live broadcast, and S4C carries Welsh-language coverage. The WRU lists both ITV and S4C as the live broadcasters for Wales's November home fixtures. ITV's schedule places Nations Championship coverage in the slot beginning 1:40 p.m. GMT, half an hour ahead of kickoff. S4C lists 1:30 p.m. GMT as the start of its Wales v New Zealand program, 40 minutes before kickoff.
Those program start times are not the match's start time. They allow for preview discussion, team news and other pregame coverage. Television schedules can be adjusted, so consult the official listings close to the start if recording the broadcast or joining late. The Welsh-language listing is available on S4C rugby schedule.
For viewers in the United Kingdom, ITVX is the straightforward online route to ITV's English-language broadcast. Open the ITVX match page, sign in if prompted and select the live program. ITVX supports viewing through compatible web browsers and devices, although access and device requirements can vary. Check the player a few minutes before the match rather than attempting to troubleshoot at kickoff.
For Welsh-language coverage, S4C lists S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and YouTube alongside its linear S4C broadcast. Select the Wales v New Zealand program in the relevant official service. A listing on a particular platform does not guarantee that the stream is available from every country; territorial rights and account conditions can apply. These UK instructions should not be treated as a universal international streaming guide.
The UK television options are free-to-air, and the official UK streaming services offer a route to the live coverage without buying a separate pay-per-view rugby package. Viewers should still check relevant service requirements, including TV licensing where applicable, registration and geographic availability. Avoid unofficial streams that claim guaranteed worldwide access or request suspicious downloads or payment details.
The match is being held at Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS. It is Wales's second home fixture of the November Nations Championship window, following the match against Japan and preceding the November 21 game against Australia. The new competition brings six Northern Hemisphere teams and six Southern Hemisphere teams into a season-long format, with placement matches scheduled for later in November.
For supporters attending in person, the WRU matchday guide lists public gates opening at 12:10 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00), warmups at 1:10 p.m., anthems at 2:05 p.m. and kickoff at 2:10 p.m. It also advises arriving early for ticket scanning and searches. The stadium restricts larger bags, so check its published bag dimensions before setting off.
Cardiff Council has announced city-center road closures for matchday, including a full closure from 10:00 a.m. until 6:15 p.m. Cardiff GMT (UTC+00:00), with some earlier restrictions. Anyone traveling to the stadium should review the Cardiff Council travel advisory, allow extra time and check their transport operator before departure.
Saturday's meeting is round five of the 2026 Nations Championship, not a Rugby World Cup knockout match. Wales entered this fixture after a 28–21 win over Japan in round four. The WRU's match announcement identifies several changes for the New Zealand match, including Taine Basham starting at No. 8 and Gabriel Hamer-Webb on the wing. That information helps explain the competitive context, but the detailed lineup and selection debate are separate from the essential viewing guide.
The tournament's structure makes each result relevant to the wider standings and to the classification fixtures later this month. The result of Wales v New Zealand cannot be presumed before the teams play. Likewise, broadcast arrangements or kickoff instructions may change if organizers issue a new announcement. For match status and team updates, use the Welsh Rugby Union match announcement, rather than relying solely on cached television guides.
Start with the official match listing to confirm that the live feed is available where you are. ITVX users can check their login and connection; S4C viewers can choose whether to watch on television or through one of the platforms listed by the broadcaster. The fastest practical approach is to select the official live program before 2:10 p.m. GMT and avoid confusing a prematch studio broadcast with the kickoff itself.
Supporters attending in Cardiff should prioritize the stadium's entry guidance and city-center access restrictions. Overseas viewers should use the timezone table above and check the rights holder in their own country; UK channel availability does not automatically extend internationally. No confirmed final score was available at the time of this pre-kickoff information check.
Kickoff is 2:10 p.m. Saturday in Cardiff, GMT (UTC+00:00), equivalent to 14:10 UTC. In New Zealand, it is 3:10 a.m. Sunday, November 15, NZDT (UTC+13:00).
Yes. ITVX lists the November 14 Nations Championship match, and ITV1 is the English-language UK television broadcaster. Availability is subject to ITVX's normal UK access conditions.
Yes. S4C lists live coverage starting at 1:30 p.m. Cardiff GMT (UTC+00:00), with viewing options including S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
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