Six Nations weekend in Dublin 2027 in Dublin: weekend guide and things to do

6 February to 20 March 2027 · ExpectedDublin, IrelandTwo or three home matches every February and March

Six Nations weekend in Dublin is one big day in Dublin, but most fans arrive the day before and leave the day after. This guide covers the arrival afternoon, match-day morning, the evening and the free day after.

Tours in Dublin Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

The Six Nations runs over five weekends from early February to mid-March. Each team plays two or three home matches a year, alternating with the year before.
Weekends with a home match sell out hotels fast: book as soon as the fixture list is published.

Airport to Aviva Stadium

Dublin airport (DUB) has Dublin Express and Aircoach buses to the centre in 30 minutes.

DART to Lansdowne Road.

Public transport directions to Aviva Stadium

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Smithfield and Phibsborough	Cheaper hotels on the Luas tram.
Mid-range	Temple Bar edges and St Stephen's Green	Central and walkable.
Splurge	Ballsbridge and Merrion Square	Grand hotels near Aviva Stadium.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Generator Dublin
Mid-range: The Hendrick Smithfield
Splurge: The Shelbourne

Links search the nights from 5 February to 21 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual test weekend schedule for 6 February to 20 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Friday 5 February

Fan zones open the day before. Take the afternoon for the city.

Half-dayHowth coastal walk Half day · Family
Cliff path and seafood.
EatKehoe's Classic pub

Match day morning

Saturday 6 February

Free until you head to the stadium. Avoid anything far away or tiring.

Easy outingBook of Kells and Trinity College Half day · Indoor · Family
The Long Room library.
FreeNational Gallery.

The day after

Sunday 21 March

A full free day before you fly.

Full dayCliffs of Moher day trip Full day
Long day to the west coast.
EatThe Brazen Head Ireland's oldest pub

Evening plans

For the night before or after the match.

EveningTraditional Irish music pub crawl Evening · Nightlife
Live sessions.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Howth coastal walk

Cliff path and seafood.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Wicklow mountains and Glendalough

Monastic site and lakes.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Family

Book of Kells and Trinity College

The Long Room library.

See times and prices

Dublin Zoo.
EPIC emigration museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife

Traditional Irish music pub crawl

Live sessions.

See times and prices

Full day

Cliffs of Moher day trip

Long day to the west coast.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Wicklow mountains and Glendalough

Monastic site and lakes.

See times and prices

After dark

Temple Bar, Camden Street.

6 tours worth booking for Six Nations weekend in Dublin

Tour	Length	Good for
Cliffs of Moher day trip	Full day	Everyone
Howth coastal walk	Half day	Families
Wicklow mountains and Glendalough	Full day	Families
Book of Kells and Trinity College	Half day	Bad weather, Families
Guinness Storehouse	Half day	Bad weather
Traditional Irish music pub crawl	Evening	Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

The Brazen Head Ireland's oldest pub
Leo Burdock Fish and chips
The Woollen Mills Irish food by the Ha'penny Bridge
Kehoe's Classic pub

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Family

Book of Kells and Trinity College

The Long Room library.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor

Guinness Storehouse

Gravity Bar pint with a view.

See times and prices

EPIC.
Chester Beatty Library.

Getting around on event days

Luas trams and buses; Leap card or contactless. Croke Park and Aviva Stadium are walking distance or a DART stop away.

Day trips from Dublin

Howth: 30 minutes by DART
Glendalough: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Six Nations weekend in Dublin.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Six Nations weekend in Dublin 2027?

The next edition is 6 February to 20 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Aviva Stadium?

Dublin airport (DUB) has Dublin Express and Aircoach buses to the centre in 30 minutes. DART to Lansdowne Road.

Where should I stay for Six Nations weekend in Dublin?

For most visitors the best base is Temple Bar edges and St Stephen's Green: Central and walkable.

What else can we do around Six Nations weekend in Dublin?

Good short outings in Dublin include Guinness Storehouse, Howth coastal walk, Book of Kells and Trinity College. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Six Nations weekend in Dublin?

Family-friendly picks: Howth coastal walk, Wicklow mountains and Glendalough, Book of Kells and Trinity College. Dublin Zoo.

How far is Aviva Stadium from Dublin centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. DART to Lansdowne Road.

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