Proteas Home Schedule 2026/27: Every Test, ODI and T20I in South Africa

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Proteas home schedule 2026/27: first Test against Bangladesh from 15 November, Bangladesh ODIs from 1 December, Boxing Day Test against England from 26 December, New Year's Test at Newlands from 3 January
Quick answer: The Proteas men host Australia, Bangladesh and England in the 2026/27 summer. After the Australia series (September and October), Bangladesh play two Tests from 15 November, three ODIs and three T20Is, and England play three Tests from 17 December, including the Boxing Day Test at Centurion and the New Year’s Test at Newlands, followed by three ODIs ending on 15 January 2027.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) released the full home schedule on 23 February 2026. This page lists every match with its date, venue and start time, and shows which matches are still to come.

Proteas 2026/27 Home Season at a Glance

OpponentFormatDatesStatus (21 October 2026)
Australia3 ODIs24 to 30 September 2026Played
Australia3 Tests (World Test Championship)9 to 31 October 2026In progress
Bangladesh2 Tests15 to 27 November 2026Upcoming
Bangladesh3 ODIs1 to 7 December 2026Upcoming
Bangladesh3 T20Is10 to 13 December 2026Upcoming
England3 Tests17 December 2026 to 7 January 2027Upcoming
England3 ODIs10 to 15 January 2027Upcoming

The T20I series against England was removed from this season because of scheduling conflicts. CSA said both boards are looking at playing it at a later date.

South Africa v Australia Test Series (October 2026)

MatchDatesVenueStart
1st Test9 to 13 October 2026Kingsmead, Durban09:30
2nd Test18 to 22 October 2026St George’s Park, Gqeberha10:00
3rd Test27 to 31 October 2026Newlands, Cape Town10:00

The Proteas are the reigning ICC World Test Champions, and this series is part of their title defence in the new World Test Championship cycle.

South Africa v Bangladesh (November and December 2026)

Tests

MatchDatesVenueStart
1st Test15 to 19 November 2026Wanderers, Johannesburg10:00
2nd Test23 to 27 November 2026SuperSport Park, Centurion10:00

ODIs

MatchDateVenueStart
1st ODITuesday, 1 December 2026Buffalo Park, East London13:30
2nd ODIFriday, 4 December 2026St George’s Park, Gqeberha13:30
3rd ODIMonday, 7 December 2026Newlands, Cape Town13:30

T20Is

MatchDateVenueStart
1st T20IThursday, 10 December 2026Kimberley Oval, Kimberley18:00
2nd T20ISaturday, 12 December 2026Willowmoore Park, Benoni14:30
3rd T20ISunday, 13 December 2026SuperSport Park, Centurion14:30

The T20I at Kimberley Oval marks the return of international men’s cricket to the venue after maintenance and repairs, according to CSA.

South Africa v England (December 2026 and January 2027)

Tests

MatchDatesVenueStart
1st Test17 to 21 December 2026Wanderers, Johannesburg10:00
2nd Test (Boxing Day Test)26 to 30 December 2026SuperSport Park, Centurion10:00
3rd Test (New Year’s Test)3 to 7 January 2027Newlands, Cape Town10:30

ODIs

MatchDateVenueStart
1st ODISunday, 10 January 2027Boland Park, Paarl10:00
2nd ODIWednesday, 13 January 2027Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein13:30
3rd ODIFriday, 15 January 2027Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein10:00

CSA’s announcement text mentions ODIs in Bloemfontein on 12 and 15 January, while its fixture list gives the second ODI as Wednesday, 13 January. Check the final date with your ticket provider.

The Boxing Day Test (26 December) falls on the Day of Goodwill weekend, and the New Year’s Test starts on 3 January 2027. If you plan to travel to Centurion or Cape Town, book early, because these are the busiest Tests of the summer.

Why This Summer Matters

  • World Test Championship: The Australia, Bangladesh and England Tests all count towards South Africa’s defence of the World Test Championship title.
  • 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup: South Africa co-hosts the 50-over World Cup in 2027. CSA has said every ODI series this season is part of the team’s preparation.
  • SA20 follows straight after: The SA20 league starts on 17 January 2027, two days after the last England ODI. See our SA20 2027 schedule.

How to Get Tickets and Watch

  • Tickets: Sold through the official ticketing partner listed on cricket.co.za and the stadiums’ own websites. Pink Day and holiday Tests sell out quickly.
  • TV: SuperSport broadcasts Proteas home internationals live on DStv.

Proteas 2026/27 Questions

When does Bangladesh tour South Africa in 2026?

Bangladesh play their first Test at the Wanderers from 15 November 2026. The tour continues with a second Test, three ODIs and three T20Is until 13 December.

When is the 2026 Boxing Day Test?

The Proteas play England at SuperSport Park, Centurion, from 26 to 30 December 2026.

Where is the New Year’s Test 2027?

At Newlands in Cape Town, from 3 to 7 January 2027, against England.

Are there any T20Is against England this summer?

No. The England T20I series was removed from the 2026/27 calendar because of scheduling conflicts.

What time do Tests start in South Africa?

Most Tests this summer start at 10:00. The Durban Test against Australia started at 09:30 and the Newlands Test against England starts at 10:30.

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