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In a significant update for cricket fans, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has officially unveiled their schedule for the 2025-26 home summer, promising an action-packed days of international cricket. The itinerary features visits from five different international teams, ensuring a busy calendar for both the men’s and women’s national sides.
NZC announces packed 2025-26 home summer schedule across formats
The men’s team will host four major nations: Australia, England, South Africa and the West Indies, while the White Ferns will take on South Africa and Zimbabwe in a series of bilateral encounters.
The men’s international summer will begin with a thrilling three-match T20I series against Australia on October 1, 3 and 4, expected to ignite traditional Trans-Tasman rivalry. Following this, England will tour New Zealand for six white-ball matches, three T20Is scheduled on October 18, 20 and 23, followed by three ODIs on October 26, 29 and November 1. South Africa’s men’s side will arrive for a five-match T20I series later in the summer for the top-tier T20 action. However, the biggest attraction may be the multi-format series against the West Indies, which includes five T20Is, three ODIs, and three Test matches, a rare occurrence in modern scheduling that will test New Zealand’s depth across all formats.
White ferns to host Zimbabwe and South Africa in 2026
Meanwhile, the New Zealand women’s team will also have a busy summer lined up in early 2026. The White Ferns are set to kickstart their home season in February by hosting Zimbabwe for a six-match series comprising three T20Is and three ODIs. This marks a rare bilateral series between the two sides and offers Zimbabwe valuable exposure on the global stage.
Following this, New Zealand women will shift focus to a highly anticipated series against South Africa in March and April 2026. This contest will include five T20Is and three ODIs, providing both teams with ample preparation ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. Overall, the 2025-26 season promises to be one of New Zealand’s most comprehensive home summers in recent memory.
New Zealand Men’s home schedule (2025–26)
vs Australia (T20I Series)
- 1st T20I: Wednesday, 1 October 2025 – Bay Oval
- 2nd T20I: Friday, 3 October 2025 – Bay Oval
- 3rd T20I: Saturday, 4 October 2025 – Bay Oval
vs England
T20I Series
- 1st T20I: Saturday, 18 October 2025 – Hagley Oval
- 2nd T20I: Monday, 20 October 2025 – Hagley Oval
- 3rd T20I: Thursday, 23 October 2025 – Eden Park
ODI Series
- 1st ODI: Sunday, 26 October 2025 – Bay Oval
- 2nd ODI: Wednesday, 29 October 2025 – Seddon Park
- 3rd ODI: Saturday, 1 November 2025 – Sky Stadium
vs West Indies
T20I Series
- 1st T20I: Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – Eden Park
- 2nd T20I: Thursday, 6 November 2025 – Eden Park
- 3rd T20I: Sunday, 9 November 2025 – Saxton Oval
- 4th T20I: Monday, 10 November 2025 – Saxton Oval
- 5th T20I: Thursday, 13 November 2025 – University of Otago Oval
ODI Series
- 1st ODI: Sunday, 16 November 2025 – Hagley Oval
- 2nd ODI: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 – McLean Park
- 3rd ODI: Saturday, 22 November 2025 – Seddon Park
Tour Match
- 3-Day Match: Wednesday, 26 – Friday, 28 November 2025 – Bert Sutcliffe Oval
Test Series
- 1st Test: Tuesday, 2 – Saturday, 6 December 2025 – Hagley Oval
- 2nd Test: Wednesday, 10 – Sunday, 14 December 2025 – Cello Basin Reserve
- 3rd Test: Thursday, 18 – Monday, 22 December 2025 – Bay Oval
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New Zealand Women’s Home Schedule (2025–26)
vs Zimbabwe
T20I Series (Seddon Park)
- 1st T20I: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
- 2nd T20I: Friday, 27 February 2026
- 3rd T20I: Sunday, 1 March 2026
ODI Series (University of Otago Oval)
- 1st ODI: Thursday, 5 March 2026
- 2nd ODI: Sunday, 8 March 2026
- 3rd ODI: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Doubleheaders – NZ Women & Men vs South Africa (T20I Series)
- 1st T20I: Sunday, 15 March 2026 – Bay Oval
- 2nd T20I: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 – Seddon Park
- 3rd T20I: Friday, 20 March 2026 – Eden Park
- 4th T20I: Sunday, 22 March 2026 – Sky Stadium
- 5th T20I: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 – Hagley Oval
New Zealand Men vs South Africa – ODI Series
- 1st ODI: Sunday, 29 March 2026 – Hagley Oval
- 2nd ODI: Wednesday, 1 April 2026 – Cello Basin Reserve
- 3rd ODI: Saturday, 4 April 2026 – Cello Basin Reserve
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