New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a blockbuster 2025–26 home season, with the Black Caps set to host Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa across all formats. The season will span 46 days of international cricket at nine premier venues, offering fans a thrilling lineup of matches leading into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Key Fixtures and Venues
🏏 vs Australia (T20I Series) – October 1–4, 2025
- All three matches at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
🏏 vs England (T20Is & ODIs) – October 18–November 1, 2025
- T20Is: Hagley Oval (2), Eden Park (1)
- ODIs: Bay Oval, Seddon Park, Sky Stadium
🏏 vs West Indies (Full Tour) – November 5–December 22, 2025
- 5 T20Is: Eden Park, Saxton Oval, University of Otago Oval
- 3 ODIs: Hagley Oval, McLean Park, Seddon Park
- 3 Tests: Hagley Oval, Basin Reserve, Bay Oval
🏏 vs South Africa (T20I Series) – March 15–25, 2026
- Five T20Is in double-header format alongside women’s matches
Women’s Cricket Highlights
The White Ferns will host:
- Zimbabwe Women for the first time in a bilateral series (Feb–Mar 2026)
- South Africa Women for 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs (Mar–Apr 2026)
Venues Across the Country
Matches will be played at:
- Eden Park (Auckland)
- Seddon Park (Hamilton)
- Bay Oval (Tauranga)
- McLean Park (Napier)
- Sky Stadium & Basin Reserve (Wellington)
- Saxton Oval (Nelson)
- Hagley Oval (Christchurch)
- University of Otago Oval (Dunedin)
What They Said
“It feels like a marquee summer,” said pacer Kyle Jamieson, highlighting the high-caliber opposition and fan engagement expected throughout the season.
NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink added that the schedule reflects a commitment to top-tier cricket and fan-centric experiences, especially with the return of T20I double-headers.
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