A first in 148 years of rivalry
When the Springboks and All Blacks run out at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday 12 September 2026, it will be the first Test between rugby's two greatest rivals played in the United States. It closes the All Blacks' first full tour of South Africa in the professional era — a four-Test series that started at altitude in Johannesburg and ends on the Chesapeake Bay.
South African viewing times
Baltimore is six hours behind South Africa (EDT vs SAST in September), so a US afternoon kickoff lands in the South African evening — typically a 21:00-01:00 window depending on the final slot. The exact time is confirmed by broadcasters the week of the Test; this page updates when it is.
Streaming the Test without DStv
LekkaStream carries every Springbok Test live, including the Baltimore fixture. The smart play: start the free 24-hour trial a day or two before, watch a live match to test your connection, and save our WhatsApp number in case anything needs attention on the night. One subscription covers the whole series plus every rugby weekend after it.
What makes this Test special
Beyond the history, the venue matters: M&T Bank Stadium is an NFL-grade bowl, and American crowds bring an NFL-style production scale to Test rugby. For South African fans, it is also a late-night braai occasion — and for expats in the US, the rare chance to see the Bokke live. Either way, the stream is the common thread.
After Baltimore
The season does not stop: Australia await in Perth on 27 September, the Currie Cup final rounds out late September, the URC starts the last weekend of September, and the November tour to Italy, France and Ireland leads into the Nations Championship Finals at Twickenham.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Baltimore Test in South Africa?
Baltimore is 6 hours behind SAST in September, so expect a late-evening slot, roughly 21:00-01:00 depending on the confirmed kickoff. We update this page when the time is official.
Can I watch it live without DStv?
Yes — LekkaStream streams every Springbok Test including Baltimore. The free 24-hour trial lets you test quality before match night.
Why is the Test in the USA?
The All Blacks' 2026 tour of South Africa was expanded into a four-Test series, with the finale staged in the US to grow the rivalry's global audience — the first Boks-All Blacks Test on American soil.
Will the stream work abroad?
Yes. South African expats in the US, UK, Australia and elsewhere use the same subscription worldwide — useful if you are at the game or watching from abroad.
What comes after the series?
Perth on 27 September vs Australia, then the November tour and the Nations Championship Finals at Twickenham on 27-29 November.