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South Africa vs England, 3rd Test: start time and how to watch
South Africa vs England, 3rd Test, at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. Play on day 1 starts at 08:30 UK time on Sun 3 Jan (3:30 am Eastern, 12:30 am Pacific).
Starts Sunday 3 January 2027Add to calendarBig times are in your own time zone.
The story
- Starts at 10:30 local time, half an hour later than the first two Tests.
Start times around the world
| Where you are | Day 1 |
|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | |
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sun 3 Jan, 08:30 |
| Central Europe | Sun 3 Jan, 09:30 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sun 3 Jan, 09:30 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sun 3 Jan, 3:30 am |
| US Central | Sun 3 Jan, 2:30 am |
| US Mountain | Sun 3 Jan, 1:30 am |
| US Pacific | Sun 3 Jan, 12:30 am |
| Mexico City | Sun 3 Jan, 2:30 am |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sun 3 Jan, 05:30 |
| Argentina | Sun 3 Jan, 05:30 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sun 3 Jan, 10:30 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sun 3 Jan, 11:30 |
| UAE | Sun 3 Jan, 12:30 |
| India (IST) | Sun 3 Jan, 2:00 pm |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sun 3 Jan, 4:30 pm |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sun 3 Jan, 7:30 pm |
| New Zealand | Sun 3 Jan, 9:30 pm |
Every date still to come is on the South Africa vs England 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 |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket and NOW | Subscription |
| South Africa | SuperSport (DStv) | Subscription |
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Quick answers
- What time is South Africa vs England, 3rd Test in the UK?
- Day 1: 08:30 on Sunday 3 January UK time.
- What time is South Africa vs England, 3rd Test in the US?
- Day 1: 3:30 am on Sunday 3 January ET. On the West Coast: 12:30 am PT.
- What time is South Africa vs England, 3rd Test in India?
- Day 1: 2:00 pm on Sunday 3 January IST.
- Where is South Africa vs England, 3rd Test?
- Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town.
- How can I watch South Africa vs England, 3rd Test?
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket and NOW. The table above has the other countries.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.