The 2026 Springbok season features a packed home schedule, headlined by a massive four-test “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series against the All Blacks and the debut of the Nations Championship.
2026 Home Fixtures (South Africa)
Date Opponent Venue Tournament 20 June Barbarians Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha International (YesPlay Cup) 4 July England Ellis Park, Johannesburg Nations Championship 11 July Scotland Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Nations Championship 18 July Wales Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban Nations Championship 22 August New Zealand Ellis Park, Johannesburg Greatest Rivalry Series 29 August New Zealand DHL Stadium, Cape Town Greatest Rivalry Series 05 September New Zealand FNB Stadium, Johannesburg Greatest Rivalry Series
2026 International Away Fixtures
12 September
vs. New Zealand (M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA)
27 September
vs. Australia (Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia)
07 November
Springboks vs. Italy (Italy – Venue TBC)
13 November
Springboks vs. France (Stade de France, Paris)
21 November
Springboks vs. Ireland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
27–29 November
Nations Championship Finals (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London)
Ticket & Travel Details
Availability: Tickets for the All Blacks “Greatest Rivalry” series are already available through official channels. For the Nations Championship and home tests, fans are encouraged to monitor Ticketmaster South Africa or the official SA Rugby website.
Ticketmaster
Springboks Rugby
Hospitality & Packages: SA Rugby Travel has launched official travel and hospitality packages for most home games, including the England, Scotland, and Wales tests in July.
Finals Weekend: Pre-registration for the Nations Championship Finals in London (November) is currently open on the SA Rugby portal.
Note: The match against the All Blacks in Baltimore (12 September) marks a rare stateside appearance for the Boks, with separate ticketing windows expected for the US market.
