CSA confirms New Year's Test is sold out

Cricket South Africa (CSA) can confirm that the New Year’s Test match between South Africa and England, scheduled to take place at Newlands Cricket Ground from 3-7 January, is currently sold out, with additional general access tickets scheduled to be released at a later stage.

A limited number of general access tickets were released for sale yesterday on CSA’s official ticketing website, with all available tickets purchased significantly quicker than anticipated.

As part of CSA’s strategic focus on sustaining and growing South African cricket, CSA, in partnership with Tourvest Destination Management, launched South Africa Cricket Travel in December 2025, aimed at bringing fans closer to the game.

Through this initiative, 12% of all general access tickets were allocated to international travel packages, while 27% were allocated to domestic travel packages. This aligns with CSA’s broader strategy to stimulate South African sports tourism both internationally and domestically through cricket.

The availability of additional general access tickets will be determined once final pitch allocation requirements have been confirmed. Further details will be communicated as soon as the tickets are released.

In a first-of-its-kind offering, General Hospitality packages will be made available through Newlands Stadium. These packages will afford cricket fans the opportunity to enjoy general ticket access combined with a premium hospitality experience.

CSA thanks fans for their support ahead of what promises to be an unforgettable atmosphere at Newlands in January 2027. The increase in demand for tickets bears testament to the sharp spike in interest for Test cricket post the Proteas Men crowning as ICC World Test Champions for 2025.

Proteas Men’s Home International Fixtures 2026/27

ODI Series against Australia

First ODI - Thursday, 24 September at 10am - Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Second ODI - Sunday, 27 September at 10am - DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Third ODI - Wednesday, 30 September at 1.30pm - JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Test Series against Australia

First Test - Friday, 9-Tuesday, 13 October at 9.30am - Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Second Test - Sunday, 18-Thursday, 22 October at 10am - Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha

Third Test - Tuesday, 27-Saturday, 31 October at 10am - World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

Test Series against Bangladesh

First Test - Sunday, 15-Thursday, 19 November at 10am - DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Second Test - Monday, 23-Friday, 27 November at 10am - SuperSport Park, Centurion

ODI Series against Bangladesh

First ODI - Tuesday, 1 December at 1.30pm - Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London

Second ODI - Friday, 4 December at 1.30pm - Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha

Third ODI - Monday, 7 December at 1.30pm - World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

T20I Series against Bangladesh

First T20I - Thursday, 10 December at 6pm - Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

Second T20I - Saturday, 12 December at 2.30pm - Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Third T20I - Sunday, 13 December at 2.30pm - SuperSport Park, Centurion

Test Series against England

First Test - Thursday, 17-21 Monday, December at 10am - DP World Wanderers Cricket Stadium, Johannesburg

Second Test - Saturday, 26-Wednesday, 30 December at 10am - SuperSport Park, Centurion

Third Test - Sunday, 3-Thursday, 7 January at 10.30am - World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

ODI Series against England

First ODI - Sunday, 10 January at 10am - Boland Park, Paarl

Second ODI - Wednesday, 13 January at 1.30pm - Manguang Oval, Bloemfontein

Third ODI - Friday, 15 January at 10am - Manguang Oval, Bloemfontein