Organizers have officially confirmed that the historic fourth Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, USA, will kick off at 23:00 SAST on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
The epic 8-match ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ tour features three home Tests in Mzansi, four provincial URC franchise clashes, and the finale in the United States.
Springbok Test Series Schedule & Kick-Off Times
While the final clash requires a late night, all three South African-hosted Tests are locked in for the standard afternoon kick-off time of 17:10 SAST:
- 1st Test (Sat, 22 Aug): Ellis Park, Johannesburg – 17:10 SAST (SOLD OUT)
- 2nd Test (Sat, 29 Aug): Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town – 17:10 SAST (SOLD OUT)
- 3rd Test (Sat, 5 Sep): FNB Stadium, Johannesburg – 17:10 SAST (Tickets Available: R1 650 – R4 000)
- 4th Test (Sat, 12 Sep): M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA – 23:00 SAST
Ticket Update: Provincial Games Struggle as FNB Stadium Test Has Seats Left
While demand for the first two Tests at Ellis Park and Cape Town Stadium went off the charts, ticket sales for the All Blacks’ four mid-week and weekend clashes against SA’s URC franchises (Stormers, Sharks, Bulls, and Lions) remain sluggish.
According to an SA Rugby spokesperson speaking to Rapport:
“Sales range from modest to poor, so ‘sold out’ signs won’t be going up anytime soon. We hope things pick up, but it has been a struggle so far.”
Fans looking to catch the All Blacks in action can still secure tickets for Friday’s opener against the Stormers in Cape Town (R650–R1 350) or for the 3rd Test at FNB Stadium.
Complete All Blacks Tour Schedule
- Fri, 7 Aug: Stormers vs New Zealand (Cape Town Stadium) – 19:10
- Tue, 11 Aug: Sharks vs New Zealand (Kings Park, Durban) – 19:10
- Sat, 15 Aug: Bulls vs New Zealand (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria) – 19:10
- Sat, 22 Aug: 1st Test: Springboks vs All Blacks (Ellis Park, Joburg) – 17:10
- Tue, 25 Aug: Lions vs New Zealand (Ellis Park, Joburg) – 19:10
- Sat, 29 Aug: 2nd Test: Springboks vs All Blacks (Cape Town Stadium) – 17:10
- Sat, 5 Sep: 3rd Test: Springboks vs All Blacks (FNB Stadium, Joburg) – 17:10
- Sat, 12 Sep: 4th Test: Springboks vs All Blacks (Baltimore, USA) – 23:00 SAST
