The Wallabies 2026 Test schedule delivers 14 huge matches across Australia, Japan, Argentina and Europe in a crucial year before the home World Cup.
The Wallabies will play six Tests on home soil, beginning with a huge opening-round Nations Championship fixture against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on 4 July. France arrive in Brisbane a week later, with Italy closing out the July window on 18 July — Joe Schmidt’s final Test in charge before Les Kiss officially takes over.
Schmidt said the early block offered the squad a perfect launchpad: “These matches give us a meaningful benchmark early in the year. Ireland and France will push us in every department.”
Tickets for the Ireland and France fixtures open to Wallabies First members on 26 November, Super Rugby club members on 27 November, and the general public on 28 November. Hospitality packages for the Ireland, France, Japan and New Zealand Tests are already live.
Les Kiss’ tenure begins with a home-and-away series against Japan — first in Japan on 8 August, then in Townsville on 15 August for the Flight Centre Test.
The Wallabies then travel to Argentina for back-to-back Tests on 29 August and 5 September, following two intense meetings with Los Pumas in 2025.
Reigning world champions South Africa return to Australian shores on 27 September for the Mandela Challenge Plate. The year’s southern-hemisphere campaign concludes with the Bledisloe Cup: an away Test in New Zealand on 10 October, then a home finale at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on 17 October.
Tickets for the Italy, Japan, South Africa and New Zealand Tests will be released early in 2026, with Team Rugby sign-ups getting first access.
Attention then shifts north for a packed Nations Championship finish. Australia will meet England at Twickenham on 8 November, Scotland at Murrayfield on 15 November, and Wales in Cardiff on 21 November — all before the inaugural Finals Weekend. The three-day event, featuring Test double-headers at Twickenham from 27 November, will crown the top team and top hemisphere.
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said the schedule is exactly what the team needs as it builds toward the 2027 home World Cup.
“The Wallabies occupy a special place in the hearts of Australian sports fans,” Waugh said. “The 2026 program will be every bit as exciting, with the best of the Northern Hemisphere plus massive Flight Centre Series matches against our SANZAAR rivals.”
“These matches will be critical as the Wallabies finalise their preparation for a remarkable 2027 campaign… The whole squad is committed to working hard again in 2026 to deliver performances the country can be proud of.”
NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said Sydney is ready for two major occasions.
“Sydney’s position as the nation’s home of rugby is undeniable,” he said. “We’ve got the Wallabies’ first match of the inaugural Nations Championship against Ireland, followed by a potential Bledisloe decider against the All Blacks. These matches will bring fans from across Australia and overseas.”
Queensland Minister for Tourism Andrew Powell highlighted the economic impact.
“Hosting two Wallabies games in Brisbane and Townsville proves our strength to deliver major events,” Powell said. “These games are expected to inject more than $14 million into Queensland’s economy.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner echoed that sentiment.
“Every time a major rugby event comes to town, fans get an unforgettable experience and our local businesses feel the benefits,” he said. “We’re excited to back this new event for Brisbane’s 2026 calendar.”
The 2026 season is shaping as one of the most significant in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup — and the Wallabies will have no shortage of opportunities to measure themselves against the world’s best..
WALLABIES 2026 TEST SCHEDULE
vs Ireland @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney – 4 July
vs France @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane – 11 July
vs Italy @ home venue TBC – 18 July
vs Japan @ away venue TBC – 8 August
vs Japan @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville – 15 August
vs Argentina @ away venue TBC – 29 August
vs Argentina @ away venue TBC – 5 September
vs South Africa @ home venue TBC – 27 September
vs New Zealand @ away venue TBC – 10 October
vs New Zealand @ Accor Stadium, Sydney – 17 October
vs England @ Allianz Stadium, Twickenham – 8 November
vs Scotland @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh – 15 November
vs Wales @ Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 21 November
Nations Championships Finals Weekend – weekend starting 27 November
