The Bangladesh tour of South Africa 2026 runs from the first Test on 15 November to the final T20I on 13 December. South African fans can watch on SuperSport via DStv, with the Tests on channel 212, or stream through DStv Stream.
The tour has two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is across eight venues, starting at the Wanderers. This guide covers channels, streaming options, start times, squads and venues, so you know exactly where to tune in.
How to Watch Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026 Live in South Africa
SuperSport holds the broadcast rights for the series in South Africa. Here are the ways to watch.
| Option | What You Get | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| DStv decoder (SuperSport Cricket, channel 212) | Live TV coverage of the Tests | Depends on your DStv package |
| DStv Stream | SuperSport on phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV | Depends on your DStv Stream package |
| SuperSport app | Fixtures, highlights and news. Live viewing opens in DStv Stream | Free to download |
| SABC | Not confirmed for this series | Free-to-air if confirmed |
SuperSport live streams only work inside the DStv app. There is no standalone SuperSport subscription at the moment.
Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026 on DStv: Channel and Package Guide
The two Tests are on SuperSport Cricket, DStv channel 212. Sources do not name the channel for the ODIs and T20Is, so check the SuperSport schedule closer to 1 December.
Not every DStv package includes every SuperSport channel. Confirm that your package carries channel 212 before the first ball on Sunday 15 November.
Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026 Live Streaming on DStv Stream
DStv Stream is the main online route for South African fans. It replaced Showmax as the streaming home for DStv content after Showmax shut down on 30 April 2026.
Packages and prices were last reported in April 2026 and may have changed.
| DStv Stream Package | Monthly Price | Sport Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Access | R99 | None |
| Family | R299 | Limited sport |
| Compact | R299 (12-month contract) or R399 (month to month) | SuperSport PSL, Premiership, some URC |
| Compact Plus | R549 | UEFA Champions League, NBA, UFC |
| Premium | R929 | Full SuperSport range of 20 plus channels |
The source list does not say which package includes SuperSport Cricket. Check the DStv website or call DStv before you subscribe.
How to Stream the Proteas vs Bangladesh Series on Your Phone or TV
You can follow these steps once you have a suitable package.
- Download the DStv app on your phone, tablet or smart TV.
- Log in with your DStv account details.
- Open the SuperSport Cricket channel from the live TV list.
- Use mobile data or Wi-Fi with a steady connection.
The free SuperSport app is still useful for scores, fixtures and highlights.
Is Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026 on SABC? Free-to-Air Options
SABC and Cricket South Africa renewed their free-to-air partnership for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. No source confirms that the Bangladesh series is included.
SABC did not broadcast the Proteas’ ODI and T20I series against Australia earlier in 2026, so fans should not assume free-to-air coverage. Watch the SABC Sport and CSA social pages for any late announcement.
Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026 Match Start Times (SAST)
Times below are South African Standard Time, with Indian Standard Time for readers in India. Test start times are confirmed. The white-ball times come from Cricket Resolved and Wikipedia, so please double check them on the SuperSport Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026 schedule.
| Match | Date | Venue | SAST | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 15 to 19 Nov | The Wanderers, Johannesburg | 10:00 | 13:30 |
| 2nd Test | 23 to 27 Nov | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 10:00 | 13:30 |
| 1st ODI | 1 Dec | Buffalo Park, East London | 13:30 | 17:00 |
| 2nd ODI | 4 Dec | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 13:30 | 17:00 |
| 3rd ODI | 7 Dec | Newlands, Cape Town | 13:30 | 17:00 |
| 1st T20I | 10 Dec | Diamond Oval, Kimberley | 18:00 | 21:30 |
| 2nd T20I | 12 Dec | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | 14:30 | 18:00 |
| 3rd T20I | 13 Dec | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 14:30 | 18:00 |
The ODIs are listed as day-night games. The first T20I is an evening fixture.
Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 at a Glance
The tour is part of Cricket South Africa’s 2026-27 home season. The two Tests count toward the 2025-27 World Test Championship.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour dates | 15 November to 13 December 2026 |
| Matches | 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is |
| Test series | 15 to 19 November and 23 to 27 November |
| ODI series | 1, 4 and 7 December |
| T20I series | 10, 12 and 13 December |
| South African TV | SuperSport Cricket on DStv (channel 212 for the Tests) |
| South African streaming | DStv Stream |
| Test captains | Temba Bavuma (South Africa), Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh) |
Bangladesh vs South Africa 2026 Live Streaming by Country
Fans outside South Africa have different options depending on where they live. This table shows what is reported for the 2026 tour so far.
| Country or Region | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | SuperSport on DStv and DStv Stream | Confirmed by several sources |
| India | FanCode | Reported by two sources |
| Bangladesh | T Sports and the T Sports app, or Rabbithole (sources differ) | Check before the match |
| Rest of Africa | SuperSport Variety on DStv Stream | Reported by one source |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports | Not confirmed |
| Australia | No broadcaster listed | Not confirmed |
Broadcast rights often change between series, so confirm on the platform before match day.
Where to Watch South Africa vs Bangladesh Around the World: Past Rights Holders
Rights holders for the 2026 tour are not yet confirmed in many regions. The last Bangladesh vs South Africa Test series, played in Bangladesh in October and November 2024, gives a guide to who usually shows these games.
| Country or Region | Platform Used for the Earlier Series |
|---|---|
| India | FanCode |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports, Rabbithole and the T Sports app |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport (TV and digital) |
| North America | Willow TV (TV and digital) |
| Middle East and North Africa | Cricbuzz app |
| South East Asia | Cricbuzz app |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Malaysia | Astro |
| Rest of the world | T Sports and Rabbithole on YouTube |
Treat this table as a guide, not a confirmed 2026 listing. Streams are often region-locked, so use the platform that serves your own country.
Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 Squads
Both Test squads are confirmed. ODI and T20I squads were not announced at the time of writing.
South Africa Test Squad
Shukri Conrad is the head coach and Temba Bavuma is captain. Tony de Zorzi returns from a hamstring injury, and Anrich Nortje is back after a groin injury. Lungi Ngidi is not included because he is still in rehabilitation.
Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Marques Ackerman, Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Simon Harmer, Zubayr Hamza, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton
Bangladesh Test Squad
Najmul Hossain Shanto captains a 16-player squad. Mahfijul Islam is the uncapped batter, and Mohammad Naim is recalled after last playing a Test in 2022. Shadman Islam is out with an ankle injury.
Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Mahfijul Islam
ODI and T20I Squads
Neither side had named a white-ball squad. Captains for the ODIs and T20Is are also unconfirmed.
Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 Venues
The tour covers eight matches at seven grounds. Both Tests are in Gauteng, where Test play starts at 10:00 each day.
| Venue | City | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| The Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | 1st Test |
| SuperSport Park | Centurion | 2nd Test, 3rd T20I |
| Buffalo Park | East London | 1st ODI |
| St George’s Park | Gqeberha | 2nd ODI |
| Newlands | Cape Town | 3rd ODI |
| Diamond Oval | Kimberley | 1st T20I |
| Willowmoore Park | Benoni | 2nd T20I |
Tickets for the Tests are sold through Ticketpro, Cricket South Africa’s ticketing partner. The Wanderers pitch can favour fast bowlers, especially with early movement.
Players to Watch: Proteas vs Bangladesh 2026
1. Temba Bavuma (South Africa)
Bavuma captains the Proteas in the Tests. South Africa recently beat Australia 2-1 in a Test series, so the side arrives in form. He leads a squad with Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton and Matthew Breetzke at the top of the order.
2. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
Rabada leads the pace attack with Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje and Dane Paterson. Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer give the squad two spin options.
3. Zubayr Hamza (South Africa)
Hamza earns his first national call-up since serving a two-year suspension. His selection is one of the main talking points of the squad.
4. Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh)
Shanto captains Bangladesh in the Tests. He has Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz for experience.
5. Mahfijul Islam (Bangladesh)
The uncapped batter earned his first call-up after a strong National Cricket League season. He could make his debut in Johannesburg.
Conclusion
Bangladesh’s tour of South Africa runs from 15 November to 13 December 2026, and South African fans have clear options.
SuperSport on DStv, with the Tests on channel 212, and DStv Stream are the main routes, while free-to-air coverage is still unconfirmed. With two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is across seven venues, there is plenty to follow.
FAQs
On SuperSport via DStv. The Tests are on SuperSport Cricket, channel 212, and you can stream through DStv Stream.
Free-to-air coverage on SABC has not been confirmed for this series.
It starts on 15 November with the first Test and ends on 13 December with the third T20I.
Yes, through DStv Stream, which works on phones, tablets and smart TVs with a suitable package.
Yes, the two Tests count toward the 2025-27 cycle.
FanCode, according to two sources.
No broadcaster is confirmed for the UK or Australia. Willow TV carried the previous series in North America, so check there first.
