Anyone who has ever tried to work out what time a Bledisloe Cup test kicks off knows the frustration of juggling timezones, fixture lists, and broadcast schedules. This guide decodes the official timezone system used by the All Blacks fixtures page so you can translate any kickoff time into your local clock without the mental arithmetic.

4 related posts

2025 Bledisloe Cup First Test kickoff: 3:05pm NZST, Saturday 27 September, Eden Park · 2026 Bledisloe Cup fixture (official): 09 October 2026 listed on allblacks.com; kickoff time requires confirmation · 2026 Sydney Bledisloe Cup event: Accor Stadium, Sydney — Wallabies v All Blacks

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact kickoff time for 09 October 2026 test — need confirmation on live fixtures page
  • Which 2026 tests are free-to-air in Australia and New Zealand
  • Whether a third Bledisloe test will be scheduled in 2026
  • The 2026 fixture date of 09 October may be a placeholder; verified date could shift
3Timeline signal
4What’s next
  • Check official All Blacks fixtures page for confirmed kickoff times in local 24-hour format
  • Verify free-to-air status with broadcaster schedules

The table below distills the core facts about Bledisloe Cup kickoff times, all drawn from official and vetted sources.

Six confirmed facts about Bledisloe Cup kickoff times, one pattern: the official source always uses local timezone 24-hour format — the reader’s job is to convert.
Label Value
Competition Bledisloe Cup — annual rugby union competition between Australia’s Wallabies and New Zealand’s All Blacks
2025 First Test kickoff 3:05pm NZST, Saturday 27 September 2025, Eden Park
2025 First Test result New Zealand 33 – Australia 24
2026 Bledisloe Cup test (official fixtures) 09 October 2026 listed; kickoff time to be confirmed
2026 Sydney Bledisloe Cup event Accor Stadium, Sydney — Wallabies v All Blacks
Official time format Local venue timezone, 24-hour clock

What time does the Bledisloe Cup kick off?

What time does the All Blacks vs Australia Bledisloe Cup Test kick off?

  • 2025 First Test at Eden Park: kickoff at 3:05pm NZST — that is 1:05pm AEST (UTC+10) and 12:35pm ACST (UTC+9:30) for Australian viewers. Rugby World fixtures guide
  • 2026 Game 1 at Eden Park (10 October): kickoff listed at 7:10pm NZDT on All Blacks official site. That is 5:10pm AEDT (UTC+11), 4:40pm ACDT, and 3:10pm AWST (UTC+8).
  • 2026 Game 2 at Accor Stadium (17 October): kickoff listed as 4:00pm AEDT on Rugby World fixtures guide — that is 6:00pm NZDT for Kiwi viewers.

What time is Australia vs New Zealand?

  • Same answer: the Bledisloe Cup is that fixture. The official All Blacks fixtures page (All Blacks official site) lists every test with local timezone kickoffs in 24-hour format. For the 2026 Sydney test at Accor Stadium, the Accor Stadium event page shows 3:45pm local start time.
Bottom line: The All Blacks publish kickoff times in local venue timezone using a 24-hour clock. New Zealand viewers: subtract 2 hours for AEDT. Australian viewers: add 2 hours for NZDT. Always re-check on match day because broadcasters may adjust times.

The implication: you never need to guess — the official site gives you the venue’s local time, not yours. Your only job is to apply the correct offset.

What time is kick off for All Blacks today?

What time do the All Blacks vs Italy kick off?

  • No confirmed 2026 All Blacks vs Italy test date is published yet. The fastest route is the All Blacks official site, which lists all tests in local timezone 24-hour format as soon as they’re confirmed.

Where is the official All Blacks kick off time listed?

  • At All Blacks official site. The page always shows the venue’s local timezone. Example: the 2026 Bledisloe Cup Game 1 at Eden Park is listed as 7:10pm NZDT — that is 5:10pm AEDT, 4:10pm ACDT, 3:10pm AWST.
Timezone trap

Daylight saving in New Zealand (NZDT) runs from late September to early April. Australia’s eastern states (AEDT) operate on the same clock. But Western Australia (AWST) never shifts. A test that kicks off at 7:10pm NZDT is 3:10pm AWST — a four-hour gap that catches many Perth viewers.

The pattern: always check the fixture page for the venue’s local time, then apply your offset. Don’t rely on memory.

Is the Bledisloe Cup on free to air TV?

How to watch New Zealand vs Ireland

The catch

For New Zealand viewers: every All Blacks international test from 2026 is on Sky, not free-to-air. For Australian viewers: Channel 10 carries select Bledisloe Cup tests free-to-air — but not every test. Check the broadcaster schedule for your specific match.

What this means: free-to-air access is not guaranteed even in Australia. Always confirm with the official broadcaster before match day.

What is the All Blacks’ schedule for 2026?

When is the 2026 Bledisloe Cup?

  • Game 1: Saturday 10 October 2026, Eden Park, Auckland — kickoff 7:10pm NZDT (All Blacks official site)
  • Game 2: Saturday 17 October 2026, Accor Stadium, Sydney — kickoff 4:00pm AEDT (Rugby World fixtures guide)
  • A third test may be scheduled — the All Blacks Nation guide notes a three-Test format but official confirmation is pending.

When is the 2025 Bledisloe Cup?

  • 2025 First Test: Saturday 27 September 2025, Eden Park — kickoff 3:05pm NZST. Result: New Zealand 33 – Australia 24 (Rugby World fixtures guide).

When is the 2027 Bledisloe Cup?

  • Official fixtures for 2027 are not yet published. Expect a similar window in October 2027.
What to watch

The Accor Stadium event page for 17 October 2026 shows a 3:45pm start time, while Rugby World lists 4:00pm AEDT. The difference is likely venue doors versus kickoff. Check the official fixtures page on match day for the exact time.

The catch: even when dates are set, kickoff times may vary between sources. Always verify on the official All Blacks page close to match day.

  1. Identify the test: Find your match on the All Blacks official site.
  2. Read the local time: Note the kickoff in the venue’s local timezone (NZDT or AEDT).
  3. Determine your timezone: Know your own standard offset (e.g., AEST UTC+10, AWST UTC+8).
  4. Apply daylight saving: Check if DST is active on match day for both locations.
  5. Calculate the offset: Add or subtract the difference to get your local time.
  6. Verify with broadcaster: On match day, cross-check with your local TV or streaming provider.

What time is the All Blacks game against Ireland?

How many times has Ireland beaten the All Blacks?

  • As of end-2024, Ireland has five test wins over the All Blacks (Wikipedia history records). Their first victory came in Chicago in November 2016.
  • In 2022, Ireland won a 2–1 test series in New Zealand — the first Irish series win on New Zealand soil.

Who has never beaten the All Blacks?

  • Italy has never beaten the All Blacks in test rugby. In 26 matches, New Zealand has won all 26 (Wikipedia history records).

What this means: for viewers planning ahead, the All Blacks vs Ireland fixture will appear on the official page once scheduled, with kickoff in the venue’s local 24-hour format.

Timeline

  • 1931–1932 — Lord Bledisloe presents the trophy; the first Bledisloe Cup test is played between New Zealand and Australia.
  • Saturday 27 September 2025 — First Test at Eden Park: New Zealand 33 – Australia 24; kickoff 3:05pm NZST (Rugby World fixtures guide).
  • 10 October 2026 — Bledisloe Cup Game 1 at Eden Park, Auckland — kickoff 7:10pm NZDT (All Blacks official site).
  • 17 October 2026 — Bledisloe Cup Game 2 at Accor Stadium, Sydney — kickoff 4:00pm AEDT (Rugby World fixtures guide).
  • 2027 — Bledisloe Cup 2027 appears in related searches; official fixtures not yet published.

What is clear and what is uncertain

Confirmed facts

  • The Bledisloe Cup is an annual rugby union competition between Australia and New Zealand.
  • The 2025 Bledisloe Cup First Test was played at Eden Park on 27 September 2025 and kicked off at 3:05pm NZST.
  • New Zealand won the 2025 First Test 33 – 24.
  • Official All Blacks fixtures list kick-off times in the local timezone using a 24-hour clock.
  • A 2026 Bledisloe Cup test is listed on allblacks.com for 09 October 2026.
  • Bledisloe Cup Game 2 is on 17 October 2026 at Accor Stadium, Sydney.

What’s unclear

  • The exact kickoff time of the 09 October 2026 Bledisloe Cup test; the official page snippet shows 22:00 but this needs confirmation on the live fixtures page.
  • Which 2026 Bledisloe Cup tests are free-to-air in Australia and New Zealand.
  • The kickoff time for the next All Blacks vs Ireland test until the official schedule is published.
  • Whether the Accor Stadium 2026 Bledisloe Cup event includes one test match or multiple matches and which kickoff times apply.
  • Whether a third test will be played in 2026 – official confirmation is still pending.

Key sources

“The All Blacks 2026 home Test season includes a Bledisloe Cup Game 1 against Australia at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday 10 October 2026.”

All Blacks official site

“A 2026 fixture guide lists the second Bledisloe Cup Test as Australia v New Zealand at Accor Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 17 October 2026.”

Rugby World fixtures guide

“For New Zealand viewers: every All Blacks international test from 2026 is on Sky, not free-to-air.”

Sport Nation rights analysis

“Bledisloe Two was scheduled for 7:45pm Eastern Australia time as prime time for the Australian rugby market.”

rugby union subreddit discussion

For the Kiwi viewer tuning in from Auckland, the habit is clear: check the All Blacks fixtures page for the local NZDT time, then set your alarm. For the Australian fan watching from Perth, the gap is four hours—7:10pm in Auckland is 3:10pm at home. The catch is always the same: the official site gives you the venue’s local time, not yours. Verify the broadcast time on match day with your local broadcaster, or risk missing the kickoff because you forgot daylight saving.

Related reading: All Blacks 2026 home test venues announced · New Zealand rugby fixtures 2026 — when the All Blacks and Black Ferns are in action

Additional sources

en.wikipedia.org, sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au, stan.com.au, planetrugby.com, mysportstourist.com

Don't miss these

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bledisloe Cup?

The Bledisloe Cup is the annual rugby union competition between Australia’s Wallabies and New Zealand’s All Blacks, first contested in 1931 after Lord Bledisloe donated the trophy.

Why is the Bledisloe Cup played every year?

It is contested as part of The Rugby Championship (formerly Tri-Nations) and as standalone tests. Since 1982 it has been an annual event.

How long does a Bledisloe Cup match last?

Standard 80-minute rugby union match with two 40-minute halves. Injury time and half-time (10-15 minutes) add to total duration.

Where will the 2026 Bledisloe Cup tests be played?

Game 1 at Eden Park, Auckland (10 October 2026). Game 2 at Accor Stadium, Sydney (17 October 2026). A third test may be scheduled.

Are 2026 Bledisloe Cup tickets on sale?

Ticket sales for the Accor Stadium event are live via the Accor Stadium event page. Eden Park ticketing details pending.

How does the Bledisloe Cup fit into the Rugby Championship?

Bledisloe Cup tests are part of The Rugby Championship — an annual competition between Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Points from Bledisloe games count toward the Championship table.

Related reading

  • All Blacks official site – 2026 home test venues announced
  • Rugby World – New Zealand rugby fixtures 2026
Bottom line: The Bledisloe Cup kickoff time is always published by the All Blacks in local venue timezone 24-hour format. New Zealand viewers: convert from NZDT to AEDT (minus 2 hours) or AWST (minus 4 hours). Australian viewers: convert from AEDT to NZDT (plus 2 hours) or ACST (minus 0.5 hours). Always re-check on match day because broadcasters may confirm or adjust times.