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How to Watch Cricket in South Africa (2026)
Proteas Tests, ODIs and T20s — start times in SAST, where to watch, and free live scores.
SuperSport carries Proteas cricket in South Africa on DStv, home and away, across Tests, ODIs and T20s, and also shows the SA20 and major global tournaments. The same channels stream on DStv Stream and Showmax. Away tours are the ones that catch people out — a Test in Australia starts overnight South African time, while an England tour starts late morning. Our match centre lists every start time in SAST and the cricket hub carries live scores for free.
What to watch, and where
Common questions
What time do the Proteas play in South Africa?
Home Tests usually start at 10:00 SAST, home ODIs and T20s in the afternoon or evening. Away tours vary a lot: a Test in Australia starts in the early hours South African time, England tours start late morning SAST, and a tour of India or Pakistan starts in the morning. Our match centre converts every start time to SAST.
Where can I watch the Proteas live in South Africa?
SuperSport carries Proteas cricket on DStv, home and away, across all three formats, with the same channels available on DStv Stream and Showmax.
Can I follow cricket scores for free?
Yes. Octafield carries free live scores and match detail for Proteas internationals and major global cricket, with all times shown in South African time.
What is the time difference for a Proteas tour of Australia?
Australia is eight to ten hours ahead of South Africa depending on the state and the time of year. A Test starting at 10:00 in Melbourne is around midnight to 01:00 SAST, which is why Australian tours are watched overnight in South Africa.
Broadcast details are current at time of writing and can change — check your provider’s schedule. All times South African Standard Time (SAST).