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WHAT'S ON AT The Swan

The Swan is more than just a pub, it’s a hub for the Needham Market community. From lively nights out to friendly gatherings, there’s always something happening to bring people together. We host a variety of events, including live entertainment, support for local community groups, and charity fundraising, making every visit feel like part of something bigger. Check back regularly to see what’s on – there’s always plenty happening at Swan.

For sports fans, Swan is the place to be. With multiple HD screens ensuring a great view from anywhere, you won’t miss a moment of the action. We show Sky Sports and TNT Sports, so there’s no need for expensive subscriptions at home. From football, darts, and rugby to other popular competitions, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re cheering the big match with friends or enjoying a pint while following your favourite team, Swan is the perfect spot to celebrate every goal, try, and win.

Come for the events, stay for the sport, and enjoy everything that makes Swan a welcoming, exciting part of the Needham Market community.

WHAT'S ON AT The Swan

2026 Premier League Darts (Darts)

12/02/26 19:00-23:00

Coverage of the second night of the tournament at AFAS Dome in Antwerp, Belgium, with a format featuring quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final all in one night. The quarter-finals scheduled to take place are Luke Littler v Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen v Josh Rock, Jonny Clayton v Stephen Bunting, and Gerwyn Price v Gian van Veen.

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Ireland v Italy (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

14/02/26 14:10-17:10

Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland come into this clash against Italy with a dominant head‑to‑head record stretching back decades — they have won the vast majority of their meetings and beat Italy 22‑17 in Rome last season. Italy, who have shown encouraging form in recent campaigns and avoided finishing last in the previous two editions, will be aiming to build on that progress and trouble Ireland on home turf.

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Scotland v England (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

14/02/26 16:40-19:40

Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The Calcutta Cup fixture pits Scotland against England in one of the Championship’s most traditional rivalries; England’s last 11‑game winning streak underlines their recent consistency, but Scotland will be fired up to defend home advantage. With England having not claimed a title since 2020, a statement win here would send a strong message early in their campaign.

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Birmingham City v Leeds United (FA Cup)

15/02/26 12:00-15:00

Coverage of the fourth-round match from St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park. These two sides last met in the Championship on New Year's Day in 2024 when Leeds came away with a 3-0 victory. There have been a lot of goals when these sides have met recently, with 13 coming in just the last three matches, including an incredible game at this ground in 2019 when Leeds won 5-4 under former manager Marcelo Bielsa.

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Grimsby Town v Wolves (FA Cup)

15/02/26 13:30-16:30

Coverage of the fourth-round match from Blundell Park. This is the first meeting between these two sides since April 2003 when they met in Division One. This is also the first fixture in the FA Cup between these teams since first-round match in November 1988 when Grimsby won 1-0. Wolves have won this competition on four occasions and their last success came in 1960.

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Wales v France (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

15/02/26 15:10-18:10

Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales host France in a fixture that has often produced tight contests, though France have enjoyed more success in recent years and enter as defending champions looking to assert early control of the table. The Welsh side will be aiming to arrest a difficult run in Championship play and find momentum from passionate home support.

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Arsenal v Wigan Athletic (FA Cup)

15/02/26 16:30-19:30

Coverage of the fourth-round match from Emirates Stadium. The hosts earned their last FA Cup title back in 2020 and to date is the only trophy Mikel Arteta has won with the club. Wigan last won the FA Cup back in 2013 thanks to a famous 1-0 victory over Manchester City, when Ben Watson etched his name into the competition's history with a 91st-minute winner.

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Macclesfield Town v Brentford (FA Cup)

16/02/26 19:30-22:30

Coverage of Macclesfield Town v Brentford the fourth-round match from Leasing.com Stadium.

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Coventry City v Middlesbrough (Football League)

16/02/26 20:00-23:00

Coverage of the Championship match between the title contenders at Coventry Building Society Arena. Braces by Ellis Simms and Liam Kitching helped Coventry to a 4-2 win in November's reverse fixture at Riverside Stadium and they have continued to impress in the league ever since, despite a recent dip in results. Boro have been in excellent form since the turn of the year and constantly among the promotion contenders, and will be keen to gain a measure of revenge this evening.

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FK Qarabag v Newcastle United (Champions League)

18/02/26 17:45-20:45

Coverage from the knockout phase first-leg play-off tie between FK Qarabag v Newcastle United from Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.

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2026 Premier League Darts (Darts)

19/02/26 19:00-22:00

Coverage of the third night of the tournament at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, with a format featuring quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final all in one night. The quarter-finals scheduled to take place are Stephen Bunting v Gian van Veen, Luke Humphries v Josh Rock, Michael van Gerwen v Luke Littler, and Jonny Clayton v Gerwyn Price. Luke Littler won at this venue last season when he beat rival Luke Humphries 6-5 in the final 12 months ago

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England v Ireland (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

21/02/26 14:10-17:10

Coverage of Round 3 of the Six Nations from Twickenham Stadium. England host one of their fiercest rivals in a clash that could shape the title race, having last met Ireland in Dublin where defence was at a premium. Historically this fixture is tight — England won narrowly at home in 2025 — and Ireland will be looking to overturn Travelling Blues’ advantage with a breakthrough road win.

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Wales v Scotland (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

21/02/26 16:40-19:40

Coverage of Round 3 from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Scotland edged a thrilling contest against Wales 35‑29 in their last meeting in Edinburgh, a game that showcased both sides’ attacking flair and defensive lapses. The long rivalry favours Wales overall, but Scotland’s scalp in 2025 gives them confidence as they seek another statement result on Welsh soil.

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France v Italy (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

22/02/26 15:10-18:10

Coverage of Round 3 of the Six Nations from Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. France have been dominant against Italy in recent years, typically posting large winning margins with rapid try‑scoring depth, and last season’s clash reflected that gulf. Italy will be aiming to narrow that gap and spring an upset, but will need to flip that recent trend to trouble the defending champions in northern France.

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Ireland v Wales (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

06/03/26 20:10-23:10

Coverage of Round 4 of the Six Nations from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The two sides renew one of the Championship’s oldest rivalries, having met 136 times since 1882 with Wales holding a slight historical edge overall, though recent meetings have favoured Ireland. In their last Six Nations clash, Ireland took a 27-18 win in Cardiff to secure the Triple Crown, and they also posted a 31-7 victory in Dublin the year before — part of a run that has seen Ireland win four of the last five battles between the nations.

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