The Welsh Rugby Union is delighted to announce the 2025 Autumn Nations Series which will see Wales take on Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa in matches across four consecutive weekends at Principality Stadium this November.
Wales will kick off its autumn campaign at 3.10pm on Sunday 9 November against Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final opponents Argentina. Los Pumas will be making their thirteenth appearance in Cardiff having last played here in November 2022 when Wales won 20-13.
Next up Wales play Japan, who will host Wales in a two-Test series this summer, on Saturday 15 November, kick-off 5.40pm. The Brave Blossoms make their first visit to Cardiff in nine years when the home side secured a 33-30 victory in November 2016.
Wales will then face New Zealand on Saturday 22 November, kick off 3.10pm. The All Blacks will be making the trip to Principality Stadium for the first time in three years.
In the final match of the 2025 Autumn Nations Series, Wales will play World Champions South Africa on Saturday 29 November, kick off 3.10pm to finish up huge Autumn Nations Series.
WRU Chief Executive Abi Tierney said, WRU Chief Executive Abi Tierney said, “We are absolutely thrilled to announce a fantastic line up of matches at Principality Stadium this autumn.
“This series promises to deliver incredible excitement, as we take on three of the top SANZAR teams, in the All Blacks, the Pumas and the World Champion Springboks. In addition, Japan are back in the Capital for the first time in nine years which is a great opportunity for fans to watch them play again on Welsh turf.
“It’s always an honour to see our national team take to the pitch in front of our passionate fans, and we look forward to creating more unforgettable memories together.
“We are One Wales, we are ready to rise to the challenge, and we can’t wait to see the stadium filled with the energy and pride that only Welsh rugby can bring.”
Fans will be able to follow all the action live on TNT Sports, discovery+ and Welsh language via S4C.
Ticket information will be available soon however fans can register their interest HERE to be the first to know when tickets go on sale via WRU clubs and general public sale.
A range of official WRU hospitality packages will be available for each match.
WALES 2025 AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES FIXTURES (All Principality Stadium – Live on TNT Sports, discovery+ and S4C):
- Sunday 9 November: Wales v Argentina KO 3.10pm
- Saturday 15 November: Wales v Japan KO 5.40pm
- Saturday 22 November: Wales v New Zealand 3.10pm
- Saturday 29 November: Wales v South Africa 3.10pm

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