It will be a summer like no other with the 2026-27 international cricket season to extend from the men’s NRMA Insurance Northern Australia Test Series against Bangladesh in August 2026 to the historic 150th Anniversary Test Match at the MCG in March 2027.
Cricket Australia today released the 2026-27 international schedule which includes 27 matches in 14 venues across eight action-packed months.
England return for a much-anticipated white ball series seeking some consolation after last season’s Ashes defeat. The eight match series (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is) will be played in all six states and the ACT.
The two-Test men’s series against Bangladesh in August will showcase northern Australia with the return of Test cricket to Darwin after 22 years and the first Test at Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena.
New Zealand are always tough opponents. The four-Test men’s NRMA Insurance series starting with the West Test and including the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests, as well as the women’s NRMA Insurance T20I and ODI series, will again ignite the fierce Trans-Tasman rivalry.
The women’s series against New Zealand will include the first women’s matches played under lights at both Melbourne’s CitiPower Centre and Adelaide’s Karen Rolton Oval after upgrades to those venues.
Bangladesh women will visit in October for a six-match white-ball series as part of the ICC Women’s Championship series with Australia looking to seize the title again.
The international season builds to a historic climax with the 150th Anniversary Test Match at the MCG celebrating cricket’s most storied rivalry, the enduring popularity of Test Cricket and the superstars from all nations who have elevated the game.
The Australian international cricket season will be shown live on Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Seven and 7plus.
Todd Greenberg, CA CEO said:
“We’re delighted to release an international schedule that ensures fans across Australia will see our brilliant national teams play over eight months at many fantastic venues across the country.
“Our rivalry with the Kiwis has always been hard fought and produced many memorable moments and the men’s Test series and women’s white ball series will be no exception.
“We’re also delighted to take Test cricket back to Darwin and to Mackay for the first time with northern Australia providing a fantastic alternative timeslot in the crowded international schedule for the men’s series against Bangladesh.
“The 150th Anniversary Test Match will be a wonderful conclusion to the summer with the cricket world coming to the MCG to celebrate the game’s historic rivalry and also the superstars from across the world who have made Test cricket great.
“We’re extremely grateful for the support of all our broadcast, commercial, government and venue partners who will help ensure Australia’s national sport again thrills millions of fans throughout another eventful season.”
2026-27 INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE
All times listed below are local
NRMA Insurance Men’s Test Series v Bangladesh
First Test: August 13 - 17, Marrara Stadium, Darwin, 10am
Second Test: August 22 - 26, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 10am
NRMA Insurance Women’s ODI Series v 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)
NRMA Insurance Women’s T20I Series v 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 v 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 v 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)
NRMA Insurance Men’s Test Series v 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
NRMA Insurance Women’s T20I Series v 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)
NRMA Insurance Women’s ODI Series v 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)