21 September 2026
Top-level international rugby returns to the Allianz Stadium.
On Saturday, 7 November 2026, at 12:40 CET, Juventus’ home will host the clash between Italy and reigning world champions South Africa, as part of the 2026 Nations Championship.
It will be the Azzurri’s first home fixture in the new international competition, which brings together 12 of the leading national teams from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
After playing three away matches during the summer against Japan, New Zealand and Australia, Gonzalo Quesada’s side will begin their November series in Turin, before facing Argentina in Genoa on 14 November and Fiji in Udine on 21 November, ahead of the finals scheduled to take place at Twickenham from 27 to 29 November.
For the Allianz Stadium, it will mark another appointment with international rugby and the third consecutive year hosting the sport, following Italy-New Zealand in November 2024 and Italy-South Africa in November 2025.
The match was officially presented on Sunday, 20 September, at the Allianz Stadium ahead of Juventus-Atalanta, with representatives from Juventus, the Italian Rugby Federation, the Piedmont Region and the City of Turin in attendance.
GIORGIO CHIELLINI'S COMMENTS
“Fifteen years on from its inauguration, the Allianz Stadium continues to demonstrate its vocation for hosting major events, both sporting and otherwise, and its role as a point of reference for the local area. We are proud to once again open its doors to international rugby: a third event that demonstrates the versatility of our stadium and its ability to continually evolve, engaging different communities of fans.
“This is a journey shared with the institutions and, in this case, with the Italian Rugby Federation, whose contribution is fundamental in promoting sporting culture, strengthening ties with the local community and creating opportunities for people to come together, participate and contribute to the growth of the local area,” said Giorgio Chiellini, Juventus Chief Club Affairs Officer.
