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Nations Championship Finals 2026
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27–29 Nov 2026 · Rugby

Hotels for Nations Championship Finals 2026

In London running 27–29 Nov 2026. 523 hotels within 3km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About Nations Championship Finals 2026

A season-ending showpiece that brings the top nations together for one decisive weekend of international rugby, with the final placings on the line rather than a standalone friendly. Crowds tend to mix travelling supporters with locals who follow the club game all winter, giving the concourses a different feel to a mid-season Test.

Where to stay nearby

London is the obvious base, with hundreds of hotels across every price range and the widest choice of transport into the ground. Chelsea sits close by and offers a quieter, more residential alternative that's still a short journey away. Brentford, further out, works well if you'd rather stay somewhere less central and don't mind a longer trip on match day. All three are well served by London's train and underground network, so getting to the venue on the Friday shouldn't require much planning.

London — about 0 km away

London itself puts you at the center of everything, with over 1,200 hotels across all price ranges and neighborhoods. You'll have immediate access to the venue and the full range of transport links to move around the city.

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Chelsea — about 4 km away

Chelsea, just 4km away, suits visitors who want a village-like, upscale neighborhood feel while staying close to central London. It's a short drive or regular buses away from the venue.

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Brentford — about 13 km away

Brentford, 13km out, is best for travelers seeking a quieter, more residential setting with lower accommodation costs. Regular buses and other local transport connect you to the venue, though journeys take longer than from central areas.

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The closest hotels to London

523 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square, London

Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square, London

8 Northumberland Avenue

0.1km away

Typically fromUS$351.70/night
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The Grand at Trafalgar Square

The Grand at Trafalgar Square

8 Northumberland Avenue

0.1km away

Typically fromUS$324.44/night
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The Trafalgar St James London Curio Collection by Hilton

The Trafalgar St James London Curio Collection by Hilton

2 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square

0.1km away

Typically fromUS$555.00/night
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The Clermont London Charing Cross

The Clermont London Charing Cross

Strand, Charing Cross

0.2km away

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Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

18-21 Northumberland Ave

0.2km away

Typically fromUS$336.70/night
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Page8, Page Hotels

Page8, Page Hotels

8 St. Martins Place, London, England, WC2N 4JH

0.2km away

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Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt

Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt

3-5 Great Scotland Yard

0.2km away

Typically fromUS$505.74/night
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Raffles London at The OWO

Raffles London at The OWO

57 Whitehall

0.2km away

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Corinthia London

Corinthia London

Whitehall Place

0.2km away

Typically fromUS$1,192.78/night
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Kula London Covent Garden St Martin's Lane

Kula London Covent Garden St Martin's Lane

36A Saint Martin's Lane

0.3km away

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The Z Hotel Trafalgar

The Z Hotel Trafalgar

53 Chandos Place

0.3km away

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St Martins Lane London

St Martins Lane London

45 St Martin's Lane

0.3km away

Typically fromUS$407.59/night
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History

The Nations Championship is rugby union's ambitious new global competition, launched in 2026 to link the northern and southern hemisphere seasons into a single biennial contest. It pits the six teams of the men's Six Nations against a southern pool built around the Rugby Championship — Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, plus two invited sides — with results across the July and autumn Test windows feeding into the final standings.

The inaugural finals weekend is staged at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, the roughly 82,000-capacity home of English rugby in south-west London and one of the sport's great cathedrals. Rather than a single showpiece, the format delivers a full slate of ranking matches across three days, with each northern side meeting its southern equivalent and the two pool winners contesting the grand final.

It is a genuine first for the sport, bringing many of the world's leading players and nations together in one city — a compelling new fixture on the autumn calendar.

Records & quirks

  • The Nations Championship is a new competition launched in 2026, held every two years.
  • The 2026 finals are staged at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London.
  • Twickenham is the home of English rugby, with a capacity of around 82,000.
  • The format pits the Six Nations teams against a southern-hemisphere pool.
  • The finals run across three days, with sides ranked against their opposite pool position.
  • The two pool winners meet in the grand final to be crowned inaugural champions.

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