2026 Super Rugby Pacific Fixtures - Full Schedule Round by Round
The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season promises to be a thrilling affair as teams from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and Samoa vie for supremacy. Spanning from February 13th to June 20th, the tournament features numerous high-stakes matches, including the defending champions Crusaders' opening match against the Highlanders. With games spread across different times and venues, fans are in for a season of electrifying rugby. Notable clashes like the Crusaders vs. Blues and Brumbies vs. Reds are eagerly anticipated, setting the stage for a grand finale on June 20th.
- 2026 Super Rugby Pacific features top teams from NZ, Australia, Fiji, and Samoa.
- Tournament spans February 13th to June 20th, with thrilling matches throughout.
- Key games include Crusaders vs Highlanders opener and Crusaders vs Blues rivalry.
Super Rugby Pacific 2026 kicks off on 13 February with the final due to be played on 20 June 2026 (Getty Images)
The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off on 13 February 2026 and runs through to the grand final in June 2026, with 12 teams from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific competing for the title.
This page brings you the full Super Rugby 2026 fixtures, listed round by round with dates, times (SAST) and key match-ups. From the opening clash between the Crusaders and Highlanders in Christchurch, to classic rivalries like Waratahs vs Reds and the playoffs later in the season, we’ve got every fixture covered.
Our Super Rugby Pacific 2026 schedule will be kept up to date as the tournament progresses, with results and betting insights added closer to each round. Whether you’re looking ahead to early fixtures in February, or tracking your team’s journey to the knockout stages, this is your go-to page for the entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Bookmark this page and check back for updates as the competition unfolds.
Round 1 Fixtures (13-14 February 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | 08:05 | Highlanders vs Crusaders |
| 13 Feb | 10:35 | Waratahs vs Reds |
| 14 Feb | 05:35 | Fijian Drua vs Moana |
| 14 Feb | 08:05 | Blues vs Chiefs |
| 14 Feb | 10:35 | Western Force vs Brumbies |
The defending champions, Crusaders will be looking to make a strong start away to the Highlanders while the Brumbies, Australia's strongest franchise in recent seasons, look for a win in Perth.
Round 2 Fixtures (20-22 February 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | 08:05 | Hurricanes vs Moana |
| 20 Feb | 10:35 | Waratahs vs Fijian Drua |
| 21 Feb | 08:05 | Highlanders vs Chiefs |
| 21 Feb | 10:35 | Western Force vs Blues |
| 22 Feb | 04:35 | Crusaders vs Brumbies |
A huge game on Sunday awaits when the Brumbies travel to Christchurch in round two of Super Rugby. The Force play their second successive home game against the Blues while the Waratahs host Fijian Drua on Friday.
Round 3 Fixtures (27-28 February 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | 08:05 | Moana vs Western Force |
| 27 Feb | 10:35 | Reds vs Highlanders |
| 28 Feb | 05:35 | Fijian Drua vs Hurricanes |
| 28 Feb | 08:05 | Chiefs vs Crusaders |
| 28 Feb | 10:35 | Brumbies vs Blues |
The big game of this weekend is certainly the match on Saturday, 27 February between the Chiefs and Crusaders. The Blues travel to Canberra for a tough test against the Brumbies.
Round 4 Fixtures (6-7 March 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 6 March | 08:05 | Chiefs vs Moana |
| 6 March | 10:35 | Waratahs vs Hurricanes |
| 7 March | 05:35 | Highlanders vs Western Force |
| 7 March | 08:05 | Blues vs Crusaders |
| 7 March | 10:35 | Brumbies vs Reds |
A massive clash closes out the weekend in the Australian derby between the Brumbies and Reds in Canberra. The Highlanders open up Saturday's fixtures at home to the Western Force.
Round 5 Fixtures (13-15 March 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 13 March | 08:35 | Hurricanes vs Western Force |
| 14 March | 05:35 | Fijian Drua vs Brumbies |
| 14 March | 08:35 | Crusaders vs Highlanders |
| 14 March | 10:35 | Reds vs Waratahs |
| 15 March | 04:35 | Blues vs Moana |
Round 5 of Super Rugby is split from Friday to Sunday. Western Force will be looking for an upset in Wellington on Friday while the Brumbies have a tough fixture in Fiji on Saturday.
Round 6 Fixtures (20-21 March 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 20 March | 08:05 | Highlanders vs Hurricanes |
| 20 March | 10:35 | Brumbies vs Chiefs |
| 21 March | 05:35 | Fijian Drua vs Reds |
| 21 March | 08:05 | Moana vs Crusaders |
| 21 March | 10:35 | Waratahs vs Blues |
The weekend kicks off with an all–New Zealand affair as the Highlanders host the Hurricanes. Brumbies face off against the Chiefs thereafter before Moana and the Crusaders meet on Saturday.
Round 7 Fixtures (27-28 March 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 27 March | 08:05 | Moana vs Highlanders |
| 27 March | 10:35 | Brumbies vs Waratahs |
| 28 March | 05:35 | Hurricanes vs Reds |
| 28 March | 08:05 | Blues vs Fijian Drua |
| 28 March | 10:35 | Western Force vs Chiefs |
Waratahs will be looking for their first win over the Brumbies in Canberra for several years on Friday while the Reds will want an upset in Wellington against the Hurricanes on Saturday morning.
Round 8 Fixtures (3-4 April 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | 08:05 | Crusaders vs Fijian Drua |
| 4 Apr | 08:05 | Chiefs vs Waratahs |
| 4 Apr | 10:35 | Reds vs Western Force |
Only three fixtures to kick April off. Reds will want a home win over the Force while the Waratahs will be underdogs in Hamilton.
Round 9 Fixtures (10-11 April 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | 09:05 | Highlanders vs Brumbies |
| 11 Apr | 04:05 | Moana vs Chiefs |
| 11 Apr | 06:35 | Fijian Drua vs Western Force |
| 11 Apr | 09:05 | Hurricanes vs Blues |
| 11 Apr | 11:35 | Reds vs Crusaders |
Back to a full round of fixtures in mid-April after Easter. A tough game awaits the Western Force in Fiji on Saturday while the Reds may fancy themselves at home to the Crusaders to close the weekend out.
Round 10 Fixtures (17-18 April 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | 09:05 | Blues vs Highlanders |
| 17 Apr | 11:35 | Waratahs vs Moana |
| 18 Apr | 09:05 | Chiefs vs Hurricanes |
| 18 Apr | 11:35 | Brumbies vs Fijian Drua |
| 18 Apr | 13:55 | Western Force vs Crusaders |
Brumbies host Fijian Drua which has historically proven a high-scoring fixture. The Chiefs and Hurricanes clash in Hamilton in what is arguably the game of the weekend.
Round 11 Fixtures (24-26 April 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | TBC | Crusaders vs Waratahs |
| 25 Apr | TBC | Blues vs Reds |
| 25 Apr | TBC | Hurricanes vs Brumbies |
| 26 Apr | TBC | Chiefs vs Fijian Drua |
| 26 Apr | TBC | Highlanders vs Moana |
Times have not been released for this round of fixtures, why exactly remains to be seen. However, some good match-ups await, particularly the opening Saturday game between the Blues and Reds in Auckland.
Round 12 Fixtures (1-2 May 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May | 09:05 | Hurricanes vs Crusaders |
| 1 May | 11:35 | Waratahs vs Western Force |
| 2 May | 06:35 | Fijian Drua vs Highlanders |
| 2 May | 09:05 | Moana vs Blues |
| 2 May | 11:35 | Reds vs Brumbies |
Round 12 opens and closes with two huge derbies. The Hurricanes host the Crusaders on Friday before the final game on Saturday sees the Reds host the Brumbies.
Round 13 Fixtures (8-9 May 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 8 May | 09:05 | Crusaders vs Blues |
| 8 May | 11:35 | Reds vs Chiefs |
| 9 May | 06:35 | Highlanders vs Waratahs |
| 9 May | 09:05 | Moana vs Hurricanes |
| 9 May | 11:35 | Brumbies vs Western Force |
By now we are approaching the final few rounds before the playoffs. Some teams with have little to play for while others will still be in contention. That will determine the quality of the games, but the weekend opener between Crusaders and Blues is almost guaranteed to be a big one.
Round 14 Fixtures (15-16 May 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May | 09:05 | Chiefs vs Highlanders |
| 16 May | 06:35 | Fijian Drua vs Waratahs |
| 16 May | 09:05 | Blues vs Hurricanes |
| 16 May | 11:35 | Western Force vs Reds |
Another short round awaits with just four games in round 14. The one to look forward to will be the Blues vs Hurricanes although the Western Force vs Reds also has potential.
Round 15 Fixtures (22-24 May 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 22 May | 09:35 | Crusaders vs Chiefs |
| 22 May | 11:35 | Waratahs vs Brumbies |
| 23 May | 06:35 | Moana vs Reds |
| 23 May | 09:05 | Hurricanes vs Highlanders |
| 23 May | 11:35 | Western Force vs Fijian Drua |
Round 15 is the penultimate round so more many, a bad result could be disastrous. The Crusaders and Chiefs meet on Friday in a cracking New Zealand derby. Another interesting clash follows on Friday in Sydney where the Waratahs host the Brumbies.
Round 16 Fixtures (29-30 May 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 29 May | 09:05 | Crusaders vs Hurricanes |
| 29 May | 11:35 | Reds vs Fijian Drua |
| 30 May | 06:35 | Brumbies vs Moana |
| 30 May | 09:05 | Chiefs vs Blues |
| 30 May | 11:35 | Western Force vs Waratahs |
The final round will be much like a knockout for some teams. The two potential big games here will be the Chiefs hosting the Blues and Crusades at home to the Hurricanes.
Qualifying Finals Fixtures (5 June 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June | TBC | TBC |
| 5 June | TBC | TBC |
| 5 June | TBC | TBC |
Semi Final Fixtures (12 June 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June | TBC | TBC |
| 12 June | TBC | TBC |
Grand Final (20 June 2026)
| Date | Time (SAST) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 20 June | TBC | TBC |
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