Full schedule of New Zealand's 2025-26 home season: Know more
New Zealand Cricket's 2025–26 home season features Australia, England, West Indies, South Africa, and Zimbabwe across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, including a historic women's series and double-headers. Check the full schedule and fixtures.
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With five international teams scheduled to tour the nation in various formats, New Zealand Cricket has formally announced an exciting 2025–26 home season. With a 46-day cricket schedule that includes T20 thrillers, ODI rivalries, and a coveted three-match Test series against the West Indies, Australia, England, South Africa, and Zimbabwe will all be represented. As the White Ferns get ready for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, the season also features important games for them.
Black Caps fans can look forward to high-voltage contests starting with the T20I series against Australia in early October, followed by a white-ball series against England and a full multi-format tour by the West Indies. A five-match T20I series against South Africa in March 2026, staged as double-headers alongside the women’s team, rounds out a dynamic men’s season.
For the White Ferns, the historic first-ever series against Zimbabwe and a crucial series against South Africa make this one of the most exciting home summers in recent memory. Here is the full match schedule.
New Zealand Men’s Schedule 2025–26
vs Australia – T20I Series
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 1 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Bay Oval |
| 2nd T20I | 3 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Bay Oval |
| 3rd T20I | 4 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Bay Oval |
vs England – T20I and ODI Series
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 18 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Hagley Oval |
| 2nd T20I | 20 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Hagley Oval |
| 3rd T20I | 23 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Eden Park |
| 1st ODI | 26 October 2025 | 2:00 PM | Bay Oval |
| 2nd ODI | 29 October 2025 | 2:00 PM | Seddon Park |
| 3rd ODI | 1 November 2025 | 2:00 PM | Sky Stadium |
vs West Indies – T20Is, ODIs and Tests
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 5 November 2025 | 7:15 PM | Eden Park |
| 2nd T20I | 6 November 2025 | 7:15 PM | Eden Park |
| 3rd T20I | 9 November 2025 | 1:15 PM | Saxton Oval |
| 4th T20I | 10 November 2025 | 1:15 PM | Saxton Oval |
| 5th T20I | 13 November 2025 | 1:15 PM | University of Otago Oval |
| 1st ODI | 16 November 2025 | 2:00 PM | Hagley Oval |
| 2nd ODI | 19 November 2025 | 2:00 PM | McLean Park |
| 3rd ODI | 22 November 2025 | 2:00 PM | Seddon Park |
| 1st Test | 2 to 6 December 2025 | 11:00 AM | Hagley Oval |
| 2nd Test | 10 to 14 December 2025 | 11:00 AM | Basin Reserve |
| 3rd Test | 18 to 22 December 2025 | 11:00 AM | Bay Oval |
vs South Africa – T20I Series (Double-Headers with Women)
| Match | Date | Time (Women and Men) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 15 March 2026 | 2:45 PM and 7:15 PM | Bay Oval |
| 2nd T20I | 17 March 2026 | 2:45 PM and 7:15 PM | Seddon Park |
| 3rd T20I | 20 March 2026 | 2:45 PM and 7:15 PM | Eden Park |
| 4th T20I | 22 March 2026 | 2:45 PM and 7:15 PM | Sky Stadium |
| 5th T20I | 25 March 2026 | 2:45 PM and 7:15 PM | Hagley Oval |
New Zealand Women’s Schedule 2025–26
vs Zimbabwe – T20I and ODI Series
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 25 February 2026 | 7:15 PM | Seddon Park |
| 2nd T20I | 27 February 2026 | 7:15 PM | Seddon Park |
| 3rd T20I | 1 March 2026 | 1:15 PM | Seddon Park |
| 1st ODI | 5 March 2026 | 11:00 AM | University of Otago Oval |
| 2nd ODI | 8 March 2026 | 11:00 AM | University of Otago Oval |
| 3rd ODI | 11 March 2026 | 11:00 AM | University of Otago Oval |
vs South Africa – ODI Series
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 29 March 2026 | 2:00 PM | Hagley Oval |
| 2nd ODI | 1 April 2026 | 11:00 AM | Basin Reserve |
| 3rd ODI | 4 April 2026 | 11:00 AM | Basin Reserve |
A Big Summer of Cricket Ahead for New Zealand
There's something for every fan this summer: historic rivalries, new encounters, high-pressure Test cricket, and increased attention on women's cricket. Having double-headers with the women's and men's teams is a big move towards inclusivity and entertainment.
With the T20 World Cup and Women's World Cup on the horizon, this summer is not only about home cricket but also making a statement for international competitions. The Black Caps and White Ferns take their turn in the spotlight, and now it's the turn of the supporters all over New Zealand to pack the seats. Watch this space as squads are named and preparation starts for what is going to be an exciting summer of cricket.
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