Cricket Australia has revealed an exhilarating schedule for the 2025/26 home cricket season, packed with highly anticipated series against South Africa, India, and England. This action-packed season promises to be a memorable one for cricket fans around the world, with both the men’s and women’s teams preparing for crucial international showdowns and a major focus on the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
Men’s Team Fixtures: High Stakes and Classic Rivalries
The Australian men’s cricket team will kick off their summer with a series of T20 and ODI matches. Starting with South Africa, the men’s team will engage in an exciting three-match T20 series, beginning on 10th August in Darwin. The series will then transition into a three-match ODI series in Cairns, starting 19th August.
Following the South Africa series, India will visit Australia for a thrilling encounter featuring three ODIs and a five-match T20 series, marking the first-ever five-match T20 series between the two nations. The action begins 19th October in Perth, with the series concluding on 8th November in Brisbane.
These eight T20 matches will serve as critical preparation for Australia’s push towards the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, with the men’s team eager to refine their skills ahead of the global tournament.
One of the biggest highlights of the 2025/26 season will be the Ashes series. Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Australia will look to defend the Ashes, aiming to retain the iconic trophy they last claimed in the 2017-18 series. The Ashes will commence in Perth on 21st November, with the five-match Test series taking place across some of Australia’s most famous cricket venues, including Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Here’s the full schedule for the men’s team:
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 Team Fixtures: Historic Multi-Format Tour
The Australian women’s cricket team is also gearing up for an exciting home season, with a multi-format tour against India scheduled for February and March 2026. This will be an action-packed series featuring three T20Is, three ODIs, and a one-off Test match. The tour will take place at some of Australia’s iconic cricket grounds, including Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, and Perth.
Here’s the full schedule for the women’s team:
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
A Season of Record-Breaking Potential
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed immense excitement about the upcoming season, highlighting the historical significance of the Ashes and the intense rivalry between Australia and India. He also praised the growing success of the previous season, which saw record-breaking attendance, viewing figures, 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.”
Press Conference Highlights and Expanding Cricket’s Reach
To mark the unveiling of this exciting schedule, Cricket Australia hosted a series of press conferences across the country, featuring key figures such as Ed Sanders, Cricket Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Dr. Marjorie O’Neill MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Member for Coogee, Lee Germon, CEO of Cricket NSW, along with cricket stars Alyssa Healy and Nathan Lyon.
The 2025/26 season promises to take cricket to new heights, with matches being held in 11 cities and 14 venues across Australia, ensuring the sport reaches fans in every corner of the nation. Spanning eight months from August 2025 to March 2026, the season offers an action-packed schedule for Australia’s national sport.
For eager fans, international tickets will go on pre-sale for registered individuals starting June 3, 2025, with general public sales beginning on June 13.
An Unforgettable Summer of Cricket
With thrilling rivalries, historic series, and iconic venues, Cricket Australia’s 2025/26 season is set to be an unforgettable chapter in the sport’s history. Fans can look forward to a summer filled with gripping action, high stakes, and memorable moments on the cricket field. Whether it’s the Ashes, the T20 World Cup preparations, or the women’s historic multi-format tour, cricket will truly be “everywhere” this season.
