🗓️ Saturday 14 February 2026
🕓 Kick-off: 16:40 GMT
📍 Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
📺 Live on ITV (global broadcast info here)
The Calcutta Cup returns to Scottish Gas Murrayfield for what promises to be another thunderous chapter in rugby’s oldest international rivalry. Few fixtures carry such weight or history, and this Valentine’s Day showdown could shape the destiny of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations.
Since ending a 38-year winless run at Twickenham in 2021, Scotland have seized the upper hand in this contest, winning four of the last five encounters. With Finn Russell pulling the strings, marauding wing Duhan van der Merwe threatening from everywhere, and Pierre Schoeman marshalling the pack in the front row, Gregor Townsend’s men will relish the chance to regain their dominance in front of a deafening Edinburgh crowd.
England, meanwhile, arrive with an on-the-rise fly-half in Fin Smith, Ben Earl’s relentless carrying, and the enforcer-like presence of Ollie Chessum offering hope of turning the tide. The visitors will be desperate to retain the Calcutta Cup, silence Murrayfield, and prove that their new generation can thrive in the Six Nations cauldron.
Expect fireworks, drama, and no shortage of needle, because this is a rivalry where momentum can swing on a single moment, and legends are often made in the space of 80 minutes.
📊 Did you know?
In the 2025 Championship, Scotland fullback Blair Kinghorn carried for more metres (857), made more offloads (13), and linebreaks (9) than any other player in the tournament.
🏆 The Calcutta Cup
The Calcutta Cup is rugby’s oldest international trophy, first played for in 1879 and made from melted Indian rupees when the Calcutta Football Club closed. With its cobras winding up the handles and an elephant on top, it’s one of the game’s most eye-catching prizes. Little wonder that these two teams compete so fiercely for this glorious prize.
🎟️ Ticket Information
Tickets for Scotland v England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield are expected to sell out quickly. Visit scottishrugby.org for availability and official ticketing details.
Plus, here's a handy guide to navigating Edinburgh on Test weekend.
📺 How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on ITV. International viewers can find local broadcast info here.