South Africa Unveils Exciting 2026-27 Home Cricket Schedule
Overview of the Upcoming Season
Cape Town, South Africa - Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed the fixtures for the Proteas men's senior team for the 2026-27 home season, which is set to feature an action-packed lineup against several top international teams.
As they aim to defend their ICC World Test Championship title, South Africa will host Australia, Bangladesh, and England during this busy home season, as detailed on the ICC website.
Series Against Australia
The season will kick off with a multi-format series against Australia, beginning with a three-match ODI series scheduled from September 24 to 30. This will be followed by a three-match Test series between the two teams, who faced off in the last World Test Championship final, where South Africa triumphed with a five-wicket win at Lord's in June.
Bangladesh's Tour
In November, Bangladesh will visit South Africa for a comprehensive series that includes two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The first Test is set to take place at the Wanderers Stadium starting November 15.
England's Visit to South Africa
The home season will wrap up with a multi-format series against England, featuring three Tests commencing on December 17, along with three ODIs.
Detailed Fixture List
South Africa vs Australia
ODI series
1st ODI – 24 September 2026, Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
2nd ODI – 27 September 2026, DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
3rd ODI – 30 September 2026, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Test series
1st Test – 9-13 October 2026, Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
2nd Test – 18-22 October 2026, Dafabet St George's Park, Gqeberha
3rd Test – 27-31 October, World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
South Africa vs Bangladesh
Test series
1st Test – 15-19 November 2026, DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
2nd Test – 23-27 November 2026, SuperSport Park, Centurion
ODI Series
1st ODI – 1 December 2026, Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London
2nd ODI – 4 December 2026, Dafabet St George's Park, Gqeberha
3rd ODI – 7 December 2026, World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
T20I series
1st T20I – 10 December 2026, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
2nd T20I – 12 December 2026, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
3rd T20I – 13 December 2026, SuperSport Park, Centurion
South Africa vs England
Test series
1st Test – 17-21 December 2026, DP World Wanderers Cricket Stadium, Johannesburg
2nd Test – 26-30 December 2026, SuperSport Park, Centurion
3rd Test – 3-7 January 2027, World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
ODI series
1st ODI – 10 January 2027, Boland Park, Paarl
2nd ODI – 13 January 2027, Manguang Oval, Bloemfontein
3rd ODI – 15 January 2027, Manguang Oval, Bloemfontein.