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The schedule for Australia’s home season for 2025/26 has been confirmed, with South Africa, India and England to visit. International cricket will return to Darwin for the first time since 2008, ahead of a huge men’s Ashes series which kicks off on November 21.
The 2025/26 season will make history. It will be the first time that all eight Australian states and territories will host an international in a single season.
Australia men’s schedule confirmed for 2025/26 season
Australia vs South Africa
The season will begin in August with three T20Is and as many ODIs against South Africa. The first two T20Is will be played in Darwin, with Marrara Stadium hosting its first international since the three ODIs Australia played against Bangladesh in 2008.
Cazalys Stadium in Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay are the other venues. Both stadiums hosted matches against New Zealand and Zimbabwe in 2022.
August is still the Australian winter, but the climate up north is warm all year round.
Australia vs South Africa 2025 T20I series schedule:
- 10 August: 1st T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin (N)
- 12 August: 2nd T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin (N)
- 16 August: 3rd T20I, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns (N)
Australia vs South Africa 2025 ODI series schedule:
- 19 August: 1st ODI, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns (D/N)
- 22 August: 2nd ODI, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay (D/N)
- 24 August: 3rd ODI, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay (D/N)
Australia vs India
India will return to Australia soon after last season’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The archrivals will contest three ODIs and five T20Is as preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
Hobart and Gold Coast will host matches along with Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Australia vs India 2025 ODI series schedule:
- 19 October: 1st ODI, Optus Stadium, Perth (D/N)
- 23 October: 2nd ODI, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N)
- 25 October: 3rd ODI, SCG, Sydney (D/N)
Australia vs India 2025 T20I series schedule:
- 29 October: 1st T20I, Manuka Oval, Canberra (N)
- 31 October: 2nd T20I, MCG, Melbourne (N)
- 2 November: 3rd T20I, Bellerive Oval, Hobart (N)
- 6 November: 4th T20I, Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast (N)
- 8 November: 5th T20I, Gabba, Brisbane (N)
Ashes: Australia vs England
The main event of the summer – the Ashes – will kick off in Perth. The Gabba and Adelaide will host the second and third Tests respectively before the Boxing Day and New Year Tests.
England will be seeking to win their first Test on Australian soil since 2011. Also, Australia have held the Ashes since 2017. How England’s Bazballers will fare against Australia’s strong attack away from home will make for fascinating viewing.
Ashes 2025/26 schedule:
- 21-25 November: 1st Test, Optus Stadium, Perth
- 4-8 December: 2nd Test, Gabba, Brisbane (D/N)
- 17-21 December: 3rd Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- 26-30 December: 4th Test, MCG, Melbourne
- 4-8 January: 5th Test, SCG, Sydney
Cricket Australia’s chief executive Todd Greenberg is excited for the season ahead. “We smashed many records for attendance, viewing audiences and digital engagement last summer and we’re confident that this incredible momentum will continue throughout what promises to be an engrossing season,” he said, as quoted by cricket.com.au.
“We are extremely grateful for the cooperation and support of all our government, venue, broadcast and commercial partners who ensure Australia’s national sport continues to deliver brilliant experiences in stadiums and drive participation across the country.”
