The All Blacks face their most demanding season in 2026: **17 matches total**, including **13 Tests**, as part of the inaugural **Nations Championship** plus the historic **Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry** four-Test tour of South Africa. This page contains the full confirmed schedule with dates, venues, and kick-off times (NZST). All times and venues are subject to final confirmation by New Zealand Rugby — we’ll update results and any changes live.
July 2026: Nations Championship – Home Tests
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Kick-off (NZST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 4 July 2026 | France | One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch | 7:10pm | TBC |
| Saturday 11 July 2026 | Italy | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 5:10pm | TBC |
| Saturday 18 July 2026 | Ireland | Eden Park, Auckland | TBC | TBC |
August–September 2026: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour of South Africa
The All Blacks play four mid-week games against URC teams and four Tests against the Springboks. The fourth Test will be played at a neutral venue in the United States (M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore).
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Kick-off | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 6 August 2026 | Stormers | DHL Stadium, Cape Town | TBC | TBC |
| Monday 10 August 2026 | Sharks | Kings Park, Durban | TBC | TBC |
| Friday 14 August 2026 | Bulls | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | TBC | TBC |
| Saturday 22 August 2026 | South Africa (Test 1) | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | TBC | TBC |
| Tuesday 25 August 2026 | Lions | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | TBC | TBC |
| Saturday 29 August 2026 | South Africa (Test 2) | DHL Stadium, Cape Town | TBC | TBC |
| Saturday 5 September 2026 | South Africa (Test 3) | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg | TBC | TBC |
| Saturday 12 September 2026 | South Africa (Test 4) | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA (neutral venue) | TBC | TBC |
October 2026: Bledisloe Cup
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Kick-off (NZST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 10 October 2026 | Australia | Eden Park, Auckland | 7:10pm | TBC |
| Saturday 17 October 2026 | Australia | Accor Stadium, Sydney | TBC | TBC |
November 2026: Nations Championship – Away Tests
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Kick-off | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 8 November 2026 | Scotland | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Sunday 15 November 2026 | Wales | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Sunday 22 November 2026 | England | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Nations Championship Finals Weekend: 27–29 November 2026 at Twickenham, London (if qualified).
Stay up to date with live scores, highlights, and any schedule changes right here. For tickets to home Tests, visit our All Blacks 2026 Tickets page.