March 30, 2025: Cricket Australia has announced an exciting and action-packed schedule for the 2025/26 home season, featuring some of the biggest names in international cricket. Both the men’s and women’s teams are set to play a series of high-profile matches, including the much-awaited Ashes series, as well as a historic T20I series between Australia and India.
For the men’s team, the season will kick off in August with a series of three T20Is and three ODIs against South Africa. The T20I matches will be held in Darwin and Cairns, while the ODIs will take place in Mackay. This will give Australia a solid platform to prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Later in the year, the men’s team will host India for an exciting three-match ODI series and their first-ever five-match T20I series. These eight T20Is will provide crucial preparation ahead of the global T20 World Cup. The series between Australia and India is expected to be a thrilling contest, with both teams having a fierce rivalry and strong squads.
The highlight of the summer will be the Ashes series, where Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will look to defend the iconic trophy they have held since the 2017-18 series. The Ashes matches will be spread across five major Test venues, including Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, creating a captivating spectacle for cricket fans worldwide. The highly anticipated series will begin in November with the first Test at Perth Stadium.
On the women’s side, Australia will host India for a multi-format tour in February and March 2026. The tour will feature three T20Is, three ODIs, and a one-off Test match, marking an exciting chapter in women’s cricket. The matches will be held at some of the most iconic venues across Australia, including Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, and Perth.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed his excitement about the upcoming season, emphasizing the historical significance of the Ashes and the strong appeal of the India-Australia rivalry. He also highlighted the growing success of the previous summer’s season, with record-breaking attendance, viewing audiences, and digital engagement.
“We are excited to announce the schedule for what will be another incredible international season, including the grand history and intense rivalry of the Ashes, the fantastic box office appeal of the India men’s and women’s teams, and a return to some iconic tourist locations in northern Australia for the white-ball series against South Africa,” Greenberg said. “We smashed many records for attendance, viewing audiences, and digital engagement last summer, and we are confident that this incredible momentum will continue throughout what promises to be an engrossing season.”
Here’s a look at the full schedule for both the men’s and women’s teams:
Men’s Fixtures:
- T20I Series v South Africa:
- Sunday, August 10: Marrara Stadium, Darwin
- Tuesday, August 12: Marrara Stadium, Darwin
- Saturday, August 16: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
- ODI Series v South Africa:
- Tuesday, August 19: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
- Friday, August 22: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
- Sunday, August 24: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
- ODI Series v India:
- Sunday, October 19: Perth Stadium, Perth
- Thursday, October 23: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Saturday, October 25: SCG, Sydney
- T20I Series v India:
- Wednesday, October 29: Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Friday, October 31: MCG, Melbourne
- Sunday, November 2: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Thursday, November 6: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
- Saturday, November 8: The Gabba, Brisbane
- Men’s Ashes:
- November 21-25: West Test, Perth Stadium, Perth
- December 4-8: Day-Night Test, The Gabba, Brisbane
- December 17-21: Christmas Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- December 26-30: Boxing Day Test, MCG, Melbourne
- January 4-8: Pink Test, SCG, Sydney
Women’s Fixtures:
- T20I Series v India:
- Sunday, February 15: SCG, Sydney
- Thursday, February 19: Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Saturday, February 21: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- ODI Series v India:
- Tuesday, February 24: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
- Friday, February 27: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Sunday, March 1: CitiPower Centre, Melbourne
- One-off Test v India:
- March 6-9: WACA Ground, Perth
With a schedule filled with intense rivalries, historic series, and iconic venues, Cricket Australia’s 2025/26 season promises to be an unforgettable one for cricket fans worldwide.