Australia is preparing for an intense 11 months of Cricket starting in August. During this time, they will play 21 Test matches. A key challenge will be the series against New Zealand later this year, which will test both their physical and mental strength.
The two teams will compete in a four-match Test series, marking the first time since 1999 that New Zealand will play more than three Tests in a series. The matches are set for Perth (December 9-13), Adelaide (December 17-21), Melbourne (December 26-30), and Sydney (January 4-8), as confirmed by Cricket Australia.
This means both teams will face a demanding schedule of four Tests within four weeks, putting significant pressure on the players, especially the fast bowlers.
Australia’s season kicks off with a home Test series against Bangladesh and concludes with a historic 150th anniversary match against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Before facing New Zealand, Australia will have a few tough matches. Captain Pat Cummins and his team will travel to South Africa for three ODIs and three Tests in September and October. They will return in November for three ODIs and five T20Is against England before the Kiwis arrive.
On the women’s side, the Australian team will play against Bangladesh in October and then New Zealand in February-March at home, alongside an away ODI series in Sri Lanka scheduled for December. Cricket South Africa also announced a multi-format series for March-April 2027, which will include a one-off Test.
Australia’s 2026-27 Home Schedule
Men’s Test Series vs Bangladesh
First Test: August 13-17, Marrara Stadium, Darwin, 10am
Second Test: August 22-26, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 10am
Women’s ODI Series vs Bangladesh
Friday, October 9: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 1.50pm (D/N)
Sunday, October 11: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 1.50pm (D/N)
Wednesday, October 14: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 1.50pm (D/N)
Women’s T20I Series vs Bangladesh
Sunday, October 18: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 7.15pm (N)
Tuesday, October 20: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 7.15pm (N)
Thursday, October 22: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 7.15pm (N)
Men’s ODI Series vs England
Friday, November 13: Perth Stadium, Perth, 11.30am (D/twilight)
Sunday, November 15: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 2pm (D/N)
Wednesday, November 18: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 2.30pm (D/N)
Men’s T20I Series vs England
Saturday, November 21: MCG, Melbourne, 7.15pm (N)
Tuesday, November 24: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast, 6.15pm (N)
Friday, November 27: The Gabba, Brisbane, 6.15pm (N)
Sunday, November 29: SCG, Sydney, 7.15pm (N)
Wednesday, December 2: Manuka Oval, Canberra, 7.15pm (N)
Men’s Test Series vs New Zealand
First Test: December 9-13, Perth Stadium, Perth, 10.20am
Second Test: December 17-21, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 11am
Third Test: December 26-30, MCG, Melbourne, 10.30am
Fourth Test: January 4-8, SCG, Sydney, 10.30am
Women’s T20I Series vs New Zealand
Sunday, February 21: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 1.30pm (D)
Wednesday, February 24: Manuka Oval, Canberra, 7.15pm (N)
Friday, February 26: CitiPower Centre, Melbourne, 7.15pm (N)
Women’s ODI Series vs New Zealand
Monday, March 1: CitiPower Centre, Melbourne, 2.50pm (D/N)
Friday, March 5: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, 2.20pm (D/N)
Sunday, March 7: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, 2.20pm (D/N)
150th Anniversary Test Match
March 11-15: MCG, Melbourne, 2.00pm (D/N)
