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South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test: start time and how to watch
South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. Play on day 1 starts at 08:30 UK time on Tue 27 Oct (4:30 am Eastern, 1:30 am Pacific).
Starts Tuesday 27 October 2026Add to calendarBig times are in your own time zone.
The story
- The series is level at 1-1, so this Test decides it.
- Australia won the first Test in Durban by 214 runs. South Africa won the second in Gqeberha by an innings.
- Play starts at 10:30 am in Cape Town each day.
- The series counts towards the World Test Championship.
Start times around the world
| Where you are | Day 1 |
|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | |
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Tue 27 Oct, 08:30 |
| Central Europe | Tue 27 Oct, 09:30 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Tue 27 Oct, 09:30 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Tue 27 Oct, 4:30 am |
| US Central | Tue 27 Oct, 3:30 am |
| US Mountain | Tue 27 Oct, 2:30 am |
| US Pacific | Tue 27 Oct, 1:30 am |
| Mexico City | Tue 27 Oct, 2:30 am |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Tue 27 Oct, 05:30 |
| Argentina | Tue 27 Oct, 05:30 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Tue 27 Oct, 10:30 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Tue 27 Oct, 11:30 |
| UAE | Tue 27 Oct, 12:30 |
| India (IST) | Tue 27 Oct, 2:00 pm |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Tue 27 Oct, 4:30 pm |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Tue 27 Oct, 7:30 pm |
| New Zealand | Tue 27 Oct, 9:30 pm |
Every date still to come is on the South Africa vs Australia Test series fixtures, start times and TV page.
Where to watch
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| South Africa | SuperSport (SuperSport Grandstand on DStv) | Subscription |
| UK | Sky Sports (Cricket, Main Event, Mix, Sky Sports+) and NOW | Subscription |
| Australia | Fox Cricket (Foxtel) and Kayo Sports | Subscription |
| India | FanCode | Streaming subscription |
| US | Willow | Subscription |
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Quick answers
- What time is South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test in the UK?
- Day 1: 08:30 on Tuesday 27 October UK time.
- What time is South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test in the US?
- Day 1: 4:30 am on Tuesday 27 October ET. On the West Coast: 1:30 am PT.
- What time is South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test in India?
- Day 1: 2:00 pm on Tuesday 27 October IST.
- Where is South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test?
- Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town.
- How can I watch South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test?
- UK: Sky Sports (Cricket, Main Event, Mix, Sky Sports+) and NOW; Australia: Fox Cricket (Foxtel) and Kayo Sports; US: Willow. The table above has the other countries.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.