All Blacks 2026: Schedule & Venues Update

The All Blacks 2026 season is shaping up to be epic! With home venues now locked in for the Nations Championship opener, a full 17-match schedule (13 Tests), and massive highlights like the South Africa tour, fans have plenty to get excited about. Recent announcements add extra buzz to the year ahead.

All Blacks 2026 Home Tests Venues Revealed

The All Blacks kick off at Christchurch’s brand-new One New Zealand Stadium against France (4 July, 7:10pm). Other home fixtures:

Italy at Sky Stadium, Wellington (11 July, 5:10pm family-friendly kick-off).
Ireland at Eden Park, Auckland (18 July, TBC).
Australia (Bledisloe Cup) at Eden Park (10 October, 7:10pm).

Eden Park’s 52-Test unbeaten streak will be tested twice! Tickets on sale March 2026 – register now.

Key Highlights for All Blacks 2026

From the official “26 things to look forward to”:

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa (first in 30 years) – 4 Tests vs Springboks.
Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan chasing Doug Howlett’s 49-Test-try record (both on 45).
New Christchurch stadium opening with All Blacks action.

Also, Crusaders wing Sevu Reece (37 Tests) will depart at season’s end for Perpignan – a big change for the squad.