Cricket Australia has unveiled the fixtures for the 2025-26 home season, highlighting a series of high-profile matches for both the men's and women's national teams.?

Men's Team Schedule:

  • T20I Series vs. South Africa:

    • August 10: Marrara Stadium, Darwin?

    • August 12: Marrara Stadium, Darwin?

    • August 16: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns?

  • ODI Series vs. South Africa:

    • August 19: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns?

    • August 22: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay?

    • August 24: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay?

  • ODI Series vs. India:

    • October 19: Perth Stadium, Perth?

    • October 23: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

    • October 25: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney?

  • T20I Series vs. India:

    • October 29: Manuka Oval, Canberra?

    • October 31: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne?

    • November 2: Bellerive Oval, Hobart?

    • November 6: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast?

    • November 8: The Gabba, Brisbane

  • The Ashes Series vs. England:

    • November 21-25: First Test, Perth Stadium, Perth

    • December 4-8: Second Test (Day-Night), The Gabba, Brisbane

    • December 17-21: Third Test (Christmas Test), Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

    • December 26-30: Fourth Test (Boxing Day), Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

    • January 4-8: Fifth Test (Pink Test), Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Notably, the Ashes series will commence at Perth Stadium on November 21, marking the first time in over four decades that the series opener will not be held at Brisbane's Gabba.  The Gabba will instead host the second Test as a day-night fixture from December 4-8.

Women's Team Schedule:

  • T20I Series vs. India:

    • February 15: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney?

    • February 19: Manuka Oval, Canberra?

    • February 21: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide?

  • ODI Series vs. India:

    • February 24: Allan Border Field, Brisbane?

    • February 27: Bellerive Oval, Hobart?

    • March 1: Junction Oval, Melbourne?

  • One-off Test vs. India:

    • March 6-9: WACA Ground, Perth

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming season, emphasizing the historic rivalries and the appeal of hosting the Indian men's and women's teams. He highlighted the return of international cricket to northern Australia and anticipated building upon the record-breaking attendance and viewership from the previous summer.

This comprehensive schedule promises an exhilarating season for cricket enthusiasts, featuring a blend of traditional contests and new fixtures across the country.