South Africa v Australia Test Series Fixtures 2026
South Africa will host Australia for a three-match Test series in October 2026, with games scheduled in Durban, Gqeberha, and Cape Town. This key series is part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, offering South Africa, the reigning champions, another chance to reinforce their lead after a strong start. Australia, as a prime contender, will challenge the Proteas at three iconic venues. Cricket fans can look forward to betting previews and detailed coverage throughout the series.
- Three-Test series: South Africa vs Australia in October 2026
- Matches in Durban, Gqeberha, and Cape Town
- Series part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship
South Africa and Australia meet again (Getty Images)
South Africa host Australia for a three-match Test series in October 2026, with matches taking place in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town.
The series gets underway at Kingsmead on Friday, 9 October before moving to St George’s Park for the second Test. The third and final Test will be played at Newlands, with the series concluding on 31 October.
South Africa vs Australia Test Fixtures
| Dates | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-13 Oct | South Africa vs Australia 1st Test | Kingsmead | Durban |
| 18-22 Oct | South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test | St Georges Park | Gqeberha |
| 27-31 Oct | South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test | Newlands | Cape Town |
South Africa v Australia Test Series 2026
The three-match series forms part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle and gives South Africa another opportunity to build on their strong start to the competition.
South Africa enter the home series as the reigning World Test Championship winners, having won the 2023–25 title at Lord’s. The Proteas have since started their title defence with a 1–1 series draw against Pakistan and a 2–0 victory over India.
Australia will provide another major test across three of South Africa’s most established Test venues. Kingsmead hosts the opening match from 9 October, followed by St George’s Park from 18 October and Newlands from 27 October.
Bets.co.za will provide betting previews, predictions and the latest odds throughout the South Africa v Australia Test series.
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