Want to watch the USA Eagles, Gallagher PREM, Six Nations or Major League Rugby in the United States? Depending on which competitions you follow, you may need more than one streaming subscription.
FloRugby carries major European club competitions. Paramount+ has become the U.S. home of World Rugby events and USA national team matches. Peacock provides Six Nations coverage, while ESPN carried Major League Rugby during the 2026 season.
Meanwhile, RugbyPass TV offers selected matches and replays free of charge.
Subscribing to all four paid services at their advertised entry-level prices would cost $65.96 per month. Choosing Paramount+ Premium instead of Essential would increase that to $70.96.
But most American rugby fans don’t need all four.
Rugby Fan Central compares the services, their prices and the rugby available to U.S. viewers.
Rugby Streaming Services in the USA: 2026 Comparison
| Streaming Service | Major Rugby Coverage | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|
| FloRugby | Gallagher PREM, URC, Top 14, Champions Cup, Challenge Cup, Japan Rugby League One | $29.99 |
| Paramount+ | USA Eagles, HSBC SVNS, World Rugby competitions, Rugby World Cups | $8.99–$13.99 |
| Peacock | 2026 Men’s Six Nations, Quilter Nations Series | $12.99 |
| ESPN Select | ESPN+ programming, including 2026 MLR coverage | $13.99 |
| RugbyPass TV | Selected live rugby, replays and archive programming | Free |
Prices checked October 8, 2026. Broadcast rights vary by competition and season. The cheapest advertised subscription tier does not necessarily include every match available on a platform.
FloRugby: Best for European Club Rugby
For American fans who follow European club rugby, FloRugby offers one of the broadest selections of competitions.
Its U.S. portfolio includes the Gallagher PREM, United Rugby Championship, France’s Top 14, Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.
Japan Rugby League One is also available.
That means subscribers can follow clubs including Leicester Tigers, Saracens, Leinster, Toulouse, Glasgow Warriors and the Stormers through one service.
FloRugby also provides live matches, full-match replays, highlights, schedules, results and standings.
How much does FloRugby cost?
FloRugby currently advertises:
Monthly plan: $29.99 per month.
Annual plan: An advertised equivalent of $10.62 per month, billed annually.
At those advertised rates, the annual option works out to approximately $127.44 per year.
Paying $29.99 every month for 12 months would cost $359.88.
That’s an approximate saving of $232.44 per year with the annual plan.
The annual subscription requires an upfront payment, so fans should confirm the final checkout total before purchasing.
Official plans: FloRugby subscription options
Is FloRugby worth it?
For supporters watching several European competitions every weekend, FloRugby offers strong value.
But if your primary interests are the USA Eagles, Rugby World Cup or Six Nations, another service may be a better starting point.
RFC verdict: Best for European club rugby.
Paramount+: Best for USA Eagles and World Rugby
Paramount+ has become a major destination for international rugby in the United States.
Under World Rugby’s agreement with CBS Sports, Paramount+ holds U.S. rights to major men’s and women’s World Rugby competitions through 2029.
The agreement includes USA men’s and women’s national team matches, HSBC SVNS, Pacific Nations Cup, Pacific Four Series, WXV and the Rugby World Cups.
Selected matches may also appear on CBS or CBS Sports Network.
Rugby World Cup 2027
Paramount+ will stream every match of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in the United States.
The tournament takes place in Australia from October 1 to November 13, 2027.
The agreement also includes Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029.
What rugby is available now?
Paramount+’s current World Rugby programming includes 2026 WXV Global Series coverage, Pacific Nations Cup replays and other international matches.
Its rugby library includes recent fixtures involving the USA, Ireland, Japan, Canada, France, Australia and Scotland.
World Rugby’s specific 2026 WXV viewing arrangements identify selected matches for Paramount+ in the United States.
Official coverage: Paramount+ World Rugby
How much does Paramount+ cost?
Essential: $8.99 per month.
Premium: $13.99 per month.
The distinction between these plans is important.
Paramount+ Essential does not include the regular live local CBS channel. Premium does, although Essential has exceptions for certain live sports, including NFL games.
World Rugby matches stream through Paramount+’s dedicated sports programming, but the public plan documentation does not explicitly confirm whether every rugby match is included with Essential.
For that reason, this guide does not guarantee full rugby access at the $8.99 price.
Is Paramount+ worth it?
For supporters following the USA Eagles, HSBC SVNS and World Rugby competitions, Paramount+ offers an extensive international rugby portfolio.
The confirmed Rugby World Cup rights make it particularly relevant heading into 2027.
RFC verdict: Best for USA Eagles and World Rugby competitions.
Peacock: Six Nations and International Rugby
Peacock streamed every match of the 2026 Men’s Six Nations in the United States.
That gave subscribers access to the championship involving England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.
Peacock also lists the Quilter Nations Series among its rugby offerings.
The autumn international window is particularly relevant as November approaches, although a complete match-by-match U.S. streaming schedule for the 2026 series has not yet been independently confirmed for this guide.
Rugby Fan Central will update this section when the full U.S. broadcast arrangements are established.
How much does Peacock cost?
Premium: $12.99 per month or $129.99 annually.
Premium Plus: $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually.
Peacock Premium includes live sports, so rugby viewers do not automatically need the more expensive Premium Plus plan.
Official coverage: Peacock Rugby
Is Peacock worth it?
For fans primarily interested in the Six Nations, subscribing during the championship may be more economical than maintaining a year-round subscription solely for rugby.
Its additional international coverage can make it useful outside that window.
RFC verdict: Best for Six Nations fans and NBC-carried international rugby.
ESPN: Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby’s 2026 season was available through ESPN+, with selected matches also appearing on ESPN television networks.
MLR and ESPN have extended their broadcasting relationship into 2027.
What happened to ESPN+?
ESPN introduced two subscription tiers: ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited.
ESPN Select includes the programming previously available through ESPN+.
Existing ESPN+ subscribers were transitioned to ESPN Select, while Unlimited provides access to ESPN’s wider television network offering.
For rugby fans, the distinction matters because ESPN Select is less expensive than Unlimited.
How much does ESPN cost?
ESPN Select: $13.99 per month or $139.99 annually.
ESPN Unlimited: $31.99 per month or $319.99 annually.
For the 2027 MLR season, the final distribution schedule will determine which fixtures are available through ESPN Select and which require broader ESPN network access.
Official pricing: ESPN subscription plans
Is ESPN worth it?
For dedicated Major League Rugby supporters, ESPN remains an important consideration.
Fans primarily following European club or international rugby are likely to find more relevant programming elsewhere.
RFC verdict: Best for Major League Rugby supporters.
RugbyPass TV: Watch Selected Rugby for Free
World Rugby’s RugbyPass TV offers selected live rugby, full-match replays, highlights, documentaries and archive programming without a subscription fee.
However, availability depends on territorial broadcasting rights.
A match available through RugbyPass TV in another country may be unavailable in the United States because another broadcaster holds the rights.
That makes RugbyPass TV a useful supplementary service rather than a replacement for every paid subscription.
RFC verdict: Best free supplementary rugby streaming option.
Official platform: RugbyPass TV
What About Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship and Women’s Club Rugby?
Three other competitions American fans may be looking for are Super Rugby Pacific, The Rugby Championship and Premiership Women’s Rugby.
Their U.S. broadcasting arrangements should be checked separately rather than assuming they are included with one of the subscriptions above.
Premiership Women’s Rugby is particularly important to distinguish from Gallagher PREM because the women’s competition has its own broadcast arrangements.
For upcoming fixtures and available viewing information, visit Rugby Fan Central’s Rugby on TV guide.
How Much Does Rugby Streaming Cost in the USA?
A fan subscribing to four major paid services at their advertised monthly starting prices would pay:
| Streaming Service | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| FloRugby | $29.99 |
| Paramount+ Essential | $8.99 |
| Peacock Premium | $12.99 |
| ESPN Select | $13.99 |
| Combined starting price | $65.96 |
Maintaining all four for 12 months at those rates would cost $791.52 before taxes.
However, the $65.96 figure assumes Paramount+ Essential provides access to the rugby programming the viewer wants.
Because full World Rugby access on Essential has not been conclusively verified, subscribers may prefer to budget for Paramount+ Premium.
With Premium instead of Essential, the total becomes:
$70.96 per month — $851.52 over 12 months.
These are subscription-price comparisons, not guarantees that every rugby competition is included.
How to spend less
Most American rugby fans do not need four subscriptions throughout the year.
European club supporters may benefit from FloRugby’s annual plan, while USA Eagles fans may prioritize Paramount+.
Six Nations followers can subscribe to Peacock around the championship, and MLR supporters can choose ESPN access based on the league’s confirmed schedule.
RugbyPass TV is also worth checking before paying for additional coverage.
For fans following both major European club rugby and World Rugby competitions, FloRugby and Paramount+ offer a particularly useful combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best rugby streaming service in the USA?
FloRugby offers extensive European club rugby, while Paramount+ carries major World Rugby competitions and USA national team matches. Peacock and ESPN cover other important parts of the sport.
Where can I watch the USA Eagles?
Paramount+ holds U.S. rights to USA men’s and women’s national team matches under World Rugby’s agreement with CBS Sports through 2029.
Where can I watch Rugby World Cup 2027?
Every match of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will stream on Paramount+ in the United States.
Where can I watch the Six Nations?
Peacock streamed every match of the 2026 Men’s Six Nations in the United States.
Where can I watch the PREM, URC, Top 14 and Champions Cup?
FloRugby carries all four competitions in the United States, alongside the EPCR Challenge Cup and Japan Rugby League One.
Where can I watch Major League Rugby?
MLR’s 2026 season was available through ESPN+. ESPN Select now includes ESPN+ programming, and MLR has extended its ESPN agreement into 2027.
Can I watch rugby for free?
Yes. RugbyPass TV provides selected live matches, replays and archive programming free of charge, subject to territorial restrictions.
Is FloRugby worth $29.99 per month?
For fans regularly watching several European club competitions, it can provide good value. FloRugby also offers an annual subscription at a lower effective monthly rate.
Do I need both FloRugby and Paramount+?
Only if you want coverage from both services. FloRugby focuses on major club competitions, while Paramount+ carries World Rugby events and USA national team matches.
Streaming prices and U.S. broadcast rights are subject to change. This guide compares publicly advertised subscription prices and confirmed competition rights; availability may vary by individual match.
Information last checked: October 8, 2026.
