Hotels for Six Nations 2027: England v France

England face France in the Six Nations on 14 February 2027 at Twickenham Stadium in southwest London. Where you stay determines how easily you can reach the ground on match day—from a short walk to a straightforward commute.

England against France — long nicknamed 'Le Crunch' — is one of the standout fixtures of the Six Nations, and in 2027 the two meet on Valentine's Day, Sunday 14 February, at Twickenham in south-west London. Now officially the Allianz Stadium under a naming deal, the ground has been the home of English rugby since it opened in 1909 and, with a capacity of around 82,000, is the largest dedicated rugby union stadium in the world.

The championship evolved from the old Five Nations, France having joined in 1910 and Italy in 2000 to complete the modern six. A big travelling French support crosses the Channel for this one, and it is always among the toughest tickets of the tournament. The stadium is reached by train from Waterloo to Twickenham and a short walk to the ground, so a match day works easily from anywhere in the capital, with London's food, museums and nightlife on either side of the game.

The home of English rugby, Twickenham is the sport's largest dedicated stadium and the thunderous backdrop to internationals and, in summer, major concerts. Its leafy southwest London setting is all Victorian streets, riverside pubs and the genteel calm of Richmond nearby. Mainline trains from Waterloo run to Twickenham station, a short walk from the ground, though matchdays bring famously heavy crowds. Booking a room locally lets you enjoy a proper pre-match pint and stroll back without battling for a rammed train.