when do all blacks play

The All Blacks’ next confirmed fixtures are part of their 2026 Test schedule, with the season starting in July 2026 and running through October and into a big tour of South Africa in August–September.

Key upcoming All Blacks games (2026)

Here are the main confirmed matches and when they play:

• All Blacks vs France – Saturday 4 July 2026, One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch, kick‑off 7:10 pm (local).

• All Blacks vs Italy – Saturday 11 July 2026, Sky Stadium, Wellington, kick‑off 5:10 pm (local).

• All Blacks vs Ireland – Saturday 18 July 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, kick‑off time TBC.

• All Blacks vs Australia (Bledisloe Cup home Test) – Saturday 10 October 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, kick‑off 7:10 pm (local).

Through August and September 2026 they have a major tour in South Africa, including four Tests against the Springboks and several mid‑week games against URC franchises.

South Africa tour highlights (2026)

• August 7 – Stormers vs New Zealand, Cape Town.

• August 11 – Sharks vs New Zealand, Durban.

• August 15 – Bulls vs New Zealand, Pretoria.

• August 22 – South Africa vs New Zealand, Johannesburg (Ellis Park).

• August 25 – Lions vs New Zealand, Johannesburg.

• August 29 – South Africa vs New Zealand, Cape Town.

• September 5 – South Africa vs New Zealand, Johannesburg (FNB Stadium).

• September 12 – South Africa vs New Zealand, venue TBC.

For exact kick‑off times in your own time zone and any changes or additions (like November Tests), check the official All Blacks fixtures page closer to each date.