Get your calendars marked, wide-brimmed hats packed and alarms set as we kick off the 2026-27 Aussie summer of international cricket.
A jam-packed summer of international cricket will see Australia play all their formats against some of the world's best players from mid-November to early January, and a big-time celebration in March. The white-ball action will be fast-paced against arch-rivals England, while we'll get our much-anticipated Trans-Tasman Test series against New Zealand.
Australia Calendar: White Ball Action Against England
The action begins in the middle of November as Australia welcomes traditional rivals England for a fast-paced, two-white-ball series across eight different locations.
ODI series
First ODI – Nov 13 – Perth Stadium, Perth
Second ODI – Nov 15 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Third ODI – Nov 18 – Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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T20 International Series
Straight from the back of the ODI series comes a fast-paced and intense 5-match T20 series to test both teams to the limit.
1st T20I – Nov 21 – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
2nd T20I – Nov 24 – Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
3rd T20I – Nov 27 – The Gabba, Brisbane
4th T20I – Nov 29 – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
5th T20I – Dec 2 – Manuka Oval, Canberra
Part II: Trans-Tasman Test Match
The white balls are replaced by the red and pink leather as December rolls around as New Zealand cross the Tasman for an epic battle across four Test matches at some of Australia's most iconic locations.
test matches
1st Test – Dec 9-13 – Perth Stadium, Perth
2nd Test – Dec 17-21 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
3rd Test (Boxing Day) – Dec 26-30 – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
4th Test (Pink Test) – Jan 4-8 – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
The action really reaches its peak with the fastest pitch at Perth Stadium, the day-night magic at Adelaide Oval, an iconic Boxing Day Test and finally the new year's Pink Test.
Part III: The Grand Final – The 150th Anniversary Match
After people believe it is reaching the end, March sees an historic moment in cricket. A 150-year milestone since the first Test match in 1877, Australia and England will meet at the MCG for a special event.
150th Anniversary Test Match – Mar 11-15, 2027 – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Full 2026–27 Home International Schedule at a Glance
| date | Opponent & Format | Venue |
| 13 Nov 2026 | England (1st ODI) |
Perth Stadium, Perth
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| 15 Nov 2026 | England (2nd ODI) |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
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| 18 Nov 2026 | England (3rd ODI) |
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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| 21 Nov 2026 | England (1st T20I) |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
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| 24 Nov 2026 | England (2nd T20I) |
Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
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| 27 Nov 2026 | England (3rd T20I) |
The Gabba, Brisbane
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| 29 Nov 2026 | England (4th T20I) |
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
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| 2 Dec 2026 | England (5th T20I) |
Manuka Oval, Canberra
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| 9–13 Dec 2026 | New Zealand (1st Test) |
Perth Stadium, Perth
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| 17–21 Dec 2026 | New Zealand (2nd Test) |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
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| 26–30 Dec 2026 | New Zealand (3rd Test – Boxing Day) |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
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| 4–8 Jan 2027 | New Zealand (4th Test – New Year's) |
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
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| 11–15 Mar 2027 | England (150th Anniversary Test) |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
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