Australias Packed 2026-27 Home Cricket Schedule, Tests and ODIs in a Short Window

Australia’s men’s cricket team is set for a busy home season in 2026-27. They will play four Tests against New Zealand in just one month, making it a challenging schedule for the players. Over this 11-month busy season, Australia could play up to 21 Tests starting from August.

For the first time since 1999, New Zealand’s men will play more than three Tests in a series. The four matches will take place in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, as confirmed in Cricket Australia’s full schedule release.

The men’s season will also include overseas tours to South Africa, India, and England. The season begins with Tests against Bangladesh in northern Australia and will conclude with the 150th anniversary Test against England in Melbourne.

Australia’s women’s team will also face a busy schedule. They will play Bangladesh (October) and New Zealand (February-March) at home, along with an ODI series in Sri Lanka. Special focus has been given to women’s cricket to ensure players gain international exposure through domestic opportunities.

Before the New Zealand series, Australia’s men will play eight white-ball matches against England. England will return in March to contest the 150th anniversary Test. Additionally, Australia will tour Pakistan in May for an ODI series and then host Bangladesh for another white-ball series.

The schedule will be particularly demanding for pace bowlers. With quick four-day turnarounds between matches, rest periods will be limited. However, these challenges will help players gain experience and aid the development of younger cricketers.

Significant changes have also been made for women’s cricket. Bangladesh’s women will play their first bilateral series in Australia in early October, while New Zealand’s women will play at North Sydney Oval, Canberra, Junction Oval, and Karen Rolton Oval.

Key Fixtures (Summary):

Men’s Test Series vs Bangladesh

• 13-17 August: Marrara Stadium, Darwin

• 22-26 August: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

Women’s ODI Series vs Bangladesh

• 9, 11, 14 October: Allan Border Field, Brisbane

Women’s T20I Series vs Bangladesh

• 18, 20, 22 October: North Sydney Oval

Men’s ODI Series vs England

• 13, 15, 18 November: Perth, Adelaide, Hobart

Men’s T20I Series vs England

• 21, 24, 27, 29 November & 2 December: Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra

Men’s Test Series vs New Zealand

• 9-13 December: Perth

• 17-21 December: Adelaide

• 26-30 December: Melbourne

• 4-8 January: Sydney

Women’s T20I Series vs New Zealand

• 21, 24, 26 February: Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne

Women’s ODI Series vs New Zealand

• 1, 5, 7 March: Melbourne & Adelaide

150th Anniversary Test vs England

• 11-15 March: Melbourne

This packed schedule promises an exciting and action-filled season for Australian cricket fans while presenting a major challenge for the players on the field.