The excitement is building in Bloemfontein as the Toyota Challenge returns, bigger, bolder and more entertaining than before. International rugby, live entertainment, fan experiences and affordable family fun will combine to create a festival atmosphere unlike anything Bloemfontein has seen before.
The Toyota Challenge will once again bring together the best of local and international rugby when the Toyota Cheetahs, Suzuki Griquas and Airlink Pumas take on three exciting international touring teams during June at Toyota Stadium.
This year’s international visitors include Black Lion (Georgia), who return to Bloemfontein after competing alongside the Toyota Cheetahs in the EPCR Challenge Cup, as well as the national sides Romania A and Lusitanos from Portugal.
The first leg of the Toyota Challenge will take place at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on 5, 10 and 14 June, before the second leg moves to Tbilisi, Georgia, in October.
A Rugby Festival
But the Toyota Challenge will offer far more than world-class rugby. Every match day will feature live entertainment, appearances by well-known artists, exciting fan activations and prizes, creating a full-day experience for supporters of all ages.
Fans can also look forward to a brand-new food court experience, with a wide variety of food and new beverage options that promise to offer something for every taste.
Ticket Prices
To make the event accessible to as many supporters as possible, ticket prices have been designed with families in mind. Early bird specials start from just R30 for primary school children and younger, R50 for adults on the open stand and R70 for the main stand, with one ticket giving supporters access to all three matches on a single day.
Toyota Challenge fixtures
(Kick-off times are preliminary and can still change)
Match Day 1 – Friday, 5 June 2026
13:30 Airlink Pumas vs Black Lion (Georgia)
15:30 Suzuki Griquas vs Romania A
18:00 Toyota Cheetahs vs Lusitanos Cartrack (Portugal)
Match Day 2 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026
13:30 Suzuki Griquas vs Black Lion (Georgia)
15:30 Airlink Pumas vs Lusitanos Cartrack (Portugal)
18:00 Toyota Cheetahs vs Romania A
Match Day 3 – Sunday, 14 June 2026
12:00 Suzuki Griquas vs Lusitanos Cartrack (Portugal)
14:00 Airlink Pumas vs Romania A
16:30 Toyota Cheetahs vs Black Lion (Georgia)