Get ready for an epic year of cricket, Australia! The 2026 cricket calendar is packed with thrilling matches and exciting series that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
A Year of Champions and Comebacks
The Aussie men, fresh from their Ashes victory, will kick off the year with a bang. With a 3-1 lead, they'll face England in the Pink Test at the iconic SCG, attracting sold-out crowds eager to witness this historic moment. But that's not all; the men's team has their eyes set on another T20 World Cup title, and they'll begin their quest in February, hosted by Sri Lanka and India.
And here's where it gets controversial... the Aussie men will also be returning to Pakistan for a three-game warm-up series, a country they haven't visited in a while. This move is sure to spark some debate among fans and critics alike.
For the women's team, the spotlight shifts to a blockbuster multi-format series against India in February and March. This series, which includes a day-night Test match at the WACA Ground, promises to be a showcase of women's cricket at its finest.
But wait, there's more! In August, Aussie fans will get to enjoy some winter cricket action right at home. Two Test matches against Bangladesh are scheduled for Darwin and Mackay, marking the first Test cricket in the Northern Territory in over 16 years. This is a historic moment for these regions and a chance for fans to witness international cricket up close.
And this is the part most people miss... the 2026-27 season will see Queensland hosting only one Test match, with the marquee summer Tests against New Zealand taking place in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
The year ahead also holds some intriguing bilateral fixtures. Australia will play Zimbabwe in white-ball cricket for the first time since 2014, and then there's the highly anticipated tour of South Africa, where three Test matches will be played, bringing back memories of the infamous 2018 events.
Additionally, the ICC's men's Future Tours Program, which outlines the blueprint for international cricket between 2027 and 2031, is set to be confirmed in 2026. This program will shape the future of the sport and is a crucial development for cricket enthusiasts.
So, mark your calendars, Australia! Here's a detailed breakdown of the international cricket calendar for the Aussie men and women in 2026:
Australia Men in 2026
- January 4-8: Fifth Ashes Test, SCG, 10:30 am AEDT
- February: Three T20 tour of Pakistan
- February: ICC Men's T20 World Cup (Matches: v Ireland, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Oman)
- June: Three ODIs tour of Pakistan
- June: Three ODIs and three T20Is tour of Bangladesh
- August: Two Tests v Bangladesh (Venues: Darwin and Mackay)
- September: Three ODIs tour of Zimbabwe
- September-October: Three Tests and three ODIs tour of South Africa
- November-December: Three ODIs and Five T20Is v England
- December-January: Four Tests v New Zealand (Confirmed venues: Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney)
Australia Women in 2026
- February 15: First T20 v India, SCG, 7:15 pm AEDT
- February 19: Second T20 v India, Manuka Oval, Canberra, 7:15 pm AEDT
- February 21: Third T20 v India, Adelaide Oval, 7:15 pm AEDT
- February 24: First ODI v India, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 2:50 pm AEDT
- February 27: Second ODI v India, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 2:50 pm AEDT
- March 1: Third ODI v India, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 2:50 pm AEDT
- March 6-9: Test match v India, WACA Ground, 4:20 pm AEDT (D/N)
- March-April: Multi-format series v West Indies (One Test, three ODIs, three T20Is)
- June-July: ICC Women's T20 World Cup (Matches: v South Africa, Qualifiers, Pakistan, and India)
- October: Three ODIs and three T20Is v Bangladesh
- December: Three ODIs tour of Sri Lanka
Get ready for an unforgettable year of cricket, Australia! Who do you think will emerge as the champions in these thrilling series? Let's discuss in the comments and share your predictions!
