Rugby Championship · Test
Where to Watch Australia vs South Africa: TV Channels, Live Stream and Kick-off Time
Australia host South Africa at Optus Stadium, Perth on Sunday 27 September. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this Rugby Championship match, country by country, plus the kick-off time in your time zone.
The short answer
START
09:30 UTC
VENUE
Optus Stadium
Perth, Australia
TV channels and streams by country
Australia vs South Africa in the Rugby Championship (Test) starts at 09:30 UTC on Sunday 27 September 2026, which is 05:30 EDT in New York, 10:30 BST in London and 11:30 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 2 broadcasters across 1 territory for this match; every one of them is in the table above.
The match takes place at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this match at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: Stan Sport (Australia), 9Now (Australia). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Australia
Home side at Optus Stadium.
South Africa
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Australia vs South Africa start?
09:30 UTC on Sunday 27 September 2026, which is 05:30 EDT in New York, 10:30 BST in London and 11:30 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Australia vs South Africa on in Australia?
In Australia the match is listed on Stan Sport, 9Now.
Is Australia vs South Africa on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is Australia vs South Africa being played?
At Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.