England men's cricket side for Sky Sports in 2026 / © Sky
Sky Sports has inked a new deal with Cricket South Africa for extensive coverage of domestic Tests in the country.
The agreement includes England men’s first tour of South Africa in seven years over the Christmas and New Year period, comprising three Tests and three ODIs – and will also mark new Test head coach Stephen Fleming’s first series in charge.
Also covered are Australia men’s three-ODI and three-Test series, which is already underway, and the series with Bangladesh men in November and December comprising two Tests, three ODIs and three T20s.
Women’s series covered include India’s tour in December and Australia’s tour next March and April.
The complete guide:
Bangladesh Tour to South Africa 2026:
- 15 November 2026, 1st Test, Johannesburg
- 23 November 2026, 2nd Test, Centurion
- 1 December 2026, 1st ODI, East London
- 4 December 2026, 2nd ODI, Gqeberha
- 7 December 2026, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
- 10 December 2026, 1st T20 International, Kimberley
- 12 December 2026, 2nd T20 International, Benoni
- 13 December 2026, 3rd T20 International, Centurion
England Tour to South Africa 2026-27:
- 17 December 2026, 1st Test, Johannesburg
- 26 December 2026, 2nd Test, Centurion
- 3 January 2027, 3rd Test, Cape Town
- 10 January 2027, 1st ODI, Paarl
- 13 January 2027, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein
- 15 January 2027, 3rd ODI, Bloemfontein
India Women’s Tour to South Africa 2026:
- 9 December 2026, 1st ODI, Potchefstroom
- 12 December 2026, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein
- 15 December 2026, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
- 20 December 2026, Only Test, Gqeberha
- 26 December 2026, 1st T20 International, Benoni
- 29 December 2026, 2nd T20 International, Potchefstroom
- 30 December 2026, 3rd T20 International, Potchefstroom
Australia Women’s Tour to South Africa 2026-27:
- 18 March 2027, 1st T20 International, Kimberley
- 21 March 2027, 2nd T20 International, Benoni
- 23 March 2027, 3rd T20 International, KuGompo City
- 27 March 2027, 1st ODI, Gqeberha
- 31 March 2027, 2nd ODI, Paarl
- 3 April 2027, 3rd ODI, Durban
- 8 April 2027, Only Test, Potchefstroom
