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South Africa vs Bangladesh Test at Centurion 23 Nov

By Amina Diarra · October 22, 2026 · 7 min read

A Test match in progress at Newlands in Cape Town, with a bowler delivering to a batter, fielders in white on a green outfield and full stands hung with England flags — Photo: Louis Rossouw / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

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Key Facts

—What is happening South Africa host Bangladesh in the second Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion, from Monday, 23 November to Friday, 27 November 2026. Play starts at 10:00 local time, which is 3:00 a.m. US Eastern.
—Why it matters It is the second of two Tests on Bangladesh’s first tour of South Africa since 2022, and tickets are on sale now. Prices are low by international standards.
—The numbers Tickets for Days 1 to 4 start from R50 (about US$3), and pensioners and children pay R50 in the main areas. Each order is capped at 18 tickets.
—Who is who Cricket South Africa (CSA) runs the Proteas, the national team, and sells tickets on its official site. The Bangladesh Cricket Board sends the visiting team, and no squads had been published.
—What to watch The first Test is at the Wanderers in Johannesburg from Sunday, 15 November, eight days earlier. The three one-day internationals begin on Tuesday, 1 December at East London.
—What it means for you US visitors need no visa for stays of 90 days or less. Fans at home face a 3:00 a.m. Eastern start, and no US broadcaster has been confirmed.

South Africa and Bangladesh meet in the second Test at Centurion on Monday, 23 November 2026. Tickets start from R50 (about US$3).

South Africa host Bangladesh in the second Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion, Gauteng, from Monday, 23 November 2026. Tickets for Days 1 to 4 are on sale at the official site of Cricket South Africa (CSA), from R50 (about US$3).

Play starts at 10:00 local time, which is 3:00 a.m. US Eastern on Monday, 23 November. The first Test is at the Wanderers in Johannesburg from Sunday, 15 November, so a visitor could watch both.

What the Bangladesh Tour Is

Bangladesh play two Tests, three one-day internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 internationals (T20Is) in South Africa from November to December 2026. CSA confirmed the tour in February, and the Dhaka Tribune said it is Bangladesh’s first tour of South Africa since 2022.

A Test is the longest form of international cricket, played over up to five days with two innings for each side. The ODIs and T20Is are shorter games that follow after the two Tests, CSA’s listing says.

Panoramic view of the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from the stands, with a crowd in the foreground, floodlight towers and cricketers on a green field — File photo of the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, which hosts the first Test from 15 November, taken during a 2024 match. Photo: TapticInfo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Fixtures on the Tour

The first Test is at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from Sunday, 15 November, to Thursday, 19 November. The second Test is at SuperSport Park from Monday, 23 November, to Friday, 27 November.

Both Tests are listed to start at 10:00 local time. The ODIs are at East London on 1 December, Gqeberha on 4 December and Cape Town on 7 December.

The T20Is are at Kimberley on Thursday, 10 December, Benoni on Saturday, 12 December, and Centurion on Sunday, 13 December. SuperSport Park therefore hosts both the second Test and the final T20I.

Tickets and Prices for the Centurion Test

CSA sells tickets on tickets.cricket.co.za, with a separate listing for each of Days 1 to 4 at SuperSport Park. The Day 1 listing shows sales opened on Monday, 18 May 2026, and says tickets start from R50 (about US$3).

Pensioners aged 60 and over and children under 17 pay R50 (about US$3) in the Grandstand and on the grass embankments. The listing data shows more than one adult price for those areas, so check the adult price at checkout.

Days 2, 3 and 4, on Tuesday, 24 November, Wednesday, 25 November and Thursday, 26 November, also start from R50. No listing for Day 5 on Friday, 27 November was found.

The listing says any person pays for a grandstand seat, and children there pay the child price. Each order is capped at 18 tickets.

Conversions use open.er-api.com rates of Thursday, 22 October 2026, when US$1 bought R16.37. The listing does not say whether booking fees are added at checkout.

Getting to SuperSport Park

The ticket listing gives the address as 283 West Avenue, Die Hoewes, Pretoria 0046, at the ground in Centurion in Gauteng province. Parking is sold for an extra fee at Green Mushroom, Centurion Rugby Club and Centurion Gymnasium.

The listing shows no parking prices, so check again closer to the date. Arrive early, because parking is sold only at those designated areas.

Gautrain, the rapid rail service in Gauteng, is described by the State Department as generally safe and reliable. It adds that mechanical problems and criminal incidents do sometimes occur.

No match-day shuttle to the ground was found in the sources checked, so arrange a ride home before play ends. The State Department urges extreme caution when driving at night.

Stadium Rules and Access

The listing bans alcohol, cans, glass containers, hard cooler boxes, drones, air horns, tripods and cameras with telephoto lenses. Phone cameras are allowed, and food and soft drinks may be brought in plastic containers.

Umbrellas and gazebos are allowed only on the East Embankment, and folding chairs only on the grass. The listing says a new law prohibits smoking within the stadium.

A wheelchair-friendly platform sits on the West Embankment grass, reached through Gate 1. Users buy a West Embankment grass ticket, and the carer needs a ticket as well, the listing says.

Entry Rules and Safety for US Visitors

US citizens do not need a visa for stays of 90 days or less, the State Department says. It lists a 30-day passport validity requirement and two consecutive blank visa pages on every arrival.

The State Department advises exercising increased caution in South Africa because of crime and civil unrest. It lists smash-and-grab attacks on vehicles among the crimes that affect visitors, so keep valuables out of sight.

Travellers from or through a yellow fever country need a valid yellow card, vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival. Check the current country list on the State Department page before you fly.

The department says demonstrations, protests and strikes occur frequently and can turn violent. Check local news on the morning of play and avoid any gathering near your route.

Watching From the United States

Play starts at 10:00 in South Africa on Monday, 23 November, or 3:00 a.m. US Eastern. That is 2:00 a.m. Central and midnight Pacific, and Days 2 to 4 start at the same local time.

No US broadcaster or stream for the tour was confirmed in the sources checked on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Check CSA’s channels and your cricket streaming provider closer to the date.

What It Means for You

Tickets for a day at Centurion start from about US$3 on the listing, so the ground is cheap to attend. Buy only from the official CSA ticket site and avoid resale sites.

Two Tests in eight days make a short trip possible, with Johannesburg from 15 November and Centurion from 23 November. The listings do not show how many seats remain in each area.

Fans at home face a 3:00 a.m. Eastern start on the opening day. Plan to follow scores online until a US broadcaster is announced.

What Is Not Known

No US broadcaster or stream had been confirmed as of Thursday, 22 October 2026. The Bangladesh and South African squads for the Tests were not found in the sources checked.

The adult ticket price is unconfirmed, because the listing data shows more than one figure. The listings do not show seats left or booking fees, and no Day 5 listing was found.

No match-day shuttle to SuperSport Park was found. Parking prices were not shown on the listing.

What Comes Next

The first Test begins at the Wanderers on Sunday, 15 November 2026, eight days before the Centurion Test. Prices and availability can change, so check the CSA ticket site before you pay.

Connected Coverage

The Rio Times What to Do in Johannesburg in October 2026 covers the host city of the first Test. The England vs South Africa Test at the Wanderers guide covers the next series.

Later in the season, read South Africa vs England Test at Centurion on 26 December. The same ground hosts the Boxing Day Test.

For the country, read South Africa Regions and Provinces Explained and Is South Africa Safe for Expats as Crime Drops. Both are in-depth guides to the host country.

More on the country is on the South Africa hub page. For the political backdrop, read South Africa Explained: The Country, the Coalition Government and What to Watch.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Bangladesh Test at Centurion?

It starts on Monday, 23 November 2026, at SuperSport Park and is scheduled to run to Friday, 27 November. Play is listed at 10:00 local time, which is 3:00 a.m. US Eastern.

How much are tickets for the Bangladesh Test at Centurion?

Tickets start from R50 (about US$3) on the Day 1 to Day 4 listings, and pensioners and children pay R50. Tickets are sold on the official CSA site, tickets.cricket.co.za.

Do US citizens need a visa to attend the Bangladesh Test?

No, US citizens need no visa for stays of 90 days or less, the State Department says. Passports need 30 days of validity and two consecutive blank visa pages.

Sources: Cricket South Africa, tickets, South Africa vs Bangladesh Day 1 (Centurion); Day 2; Day 3; Day 4; Cricket South Africa, tickets, Day 1 (Wanderers); Cricket South Africa, 2026/27 Proteas men’s home season; Cricket South Africa, tickets on sale for the 2026/27 home season; Dhaka Tribune, South Africa to host Bangladesh for all-format tour (24 February 2026); US State Department, South Africa country information; open.er-api.com, exchange rates (all accessed 22 October 2026).

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