Black Caps Announce Packed Home Schedule Featuring Australia, England, West Indies & South Africa

New Zealand is set to become a battleground for international cricket as they prepare to host Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies in a jam-packed home summer for the 2025-26 season. The NZC unveiled the schedule, which also includes a twin white-ball series for the women's team, featuring South Africa and Zimbabwe.

The men's team have a packed schedule ahead of the T20 World Cup next year © Getty

The action begins with a thrilling three-match T20I series against Australia, starting on October 1. Following this, England will arrive for a white-ball showdown, including three T20Is from October 18 and three ODIs from October 26.

West Indies will then embark on a comprehensive tour, commencing with a five-match T20I series on November 5, followed by three ODIs starting November 16, and culminating in three Tests, the first of which begins on December 6.

The White Ferns, fresh from the ODI World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, will have a busy home season with 14 white-ball games starting early next year.

A historic moment awaits as the White Ferns host Zimbabwe for the first time ever in a three-match T20I series starting February 25, 2026, followed by a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29 from March 5.

Adding to the excitement, a five-match T20I series against South Africa will be played as double-headers alongside the men's team, running from March 15 to 25. The White Ferns will also play three T20Is against South Africa between March 29 and April 4.

Key Highlights of the Schedule

• Australia: 3 T20Is (October)
• England: 3 T20Is (October), 3 ODIs (October/November)
• West Indies: 5 T20Is (November), 3 ODIs (November), 3 Tests (December)
• Zimbabwe (Women): 3 T20Is (February 2026), 3 ODIs (March 2026)
• South Africa (Women): 5 T20Is (March 2026), 3 ODIs (March/April 2026)

NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It's great to welcome such a diverse range of opponents... Fans will see top-tier cricket across all our major centers, with the doubleheaders against South Africa offering a chance to watch the very best female and male cricketers."

He further added, "We're thrilled to build this exciting home summer around the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and on the back of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, giving our players a chance to shine on the global stage as well as at home in front of their own fans."

Pace-bowler Kyle Jamieson echoed the sentiment, describing the season as a "marquee summer." He emphasized the constant testing the team will face due to the "calibre of opposition" and the excitement of playing in front of home crowds.

New Zealand Men's Home Schedule 2025-26

vs Australia

1st T20I, Bay Oval, Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 19:15

2nd T20I, Bay Oval, Friday, 3 October 2025, 19:15

3rd T20I, Bay Oval, Saturday, 4 October 2025, 19:15

vs England

1st T20I, Hagley Oval, Saturday, 18 October 2025, 19:15

2nd T20I, Hagley Oval, Monday, 20 October 2025, 19:15

3rd T20I, Eden Park, Thursday, 23 October 2025, 19:15

1st ODI, Bay Oval, Sunday, 26 October 2025, 14:00

2nd ODI, Seddon Park, Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 14:00

3rd ODI, Sky Stadium, Saturday, 1 November 2025, 14:00

vs West Indies

1st T20I, Eden Park, Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 19:15

2nd T20I, Eden Park, Thursday, 6 November 2025, 19:15

3rd T20I, Saxton Oval, Sunday, 9 November 2025, 13:15

4th T20I, Saxton Oval, Monday, 10 November 2025, 13:15

5th T20I, University of Otago Oval, Thursday, 13 November 2025, 13:15

1st ODI, Hagley Oval, Sunday, 16 November 2025, 14:00

2nd ODI, McLean Park, Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 14:00

3rd ODI, Seddon Park, Saturday, 22 November 2025, 14:00

3-dayer, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Wednesday, 26 - Friday, 28 November 2025, 11:00

1st Test, Hagley Oval, Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 December 2025, 11:00

2nd Test, Cello Basin Reserve, Wednesday 10 - Sunday 14 December 2025, 11:00

3rd Test, Bay Oval, Thursday 18 - Monday 22 December 2025, 11:00

New Zealand Women's Home Schedule 2025-26

vs Zimbabwe

1st T20I, Seddon Park, Wednesday 25 February 2026, 19:15

2nd T20I, Seddon Park, Friday 27 February 2026, 19:15

3rd T20I, Seddon Park, Sunday, 1 March 2026, 13:15

1st ODI, University of Otago Oval, Thursday, 5 March 2026, 11:00

2nd ODI, University of Otago Oval, Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:00

3rd ODI, University of Otago Oval, Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 11:00

New Zealand Women and Men vs South Africa - T20I Doubleheaders

1st T20I, Bay Oval, Sunday, 15 March 2026, 14:45 & 19:15

2nd T20I, Seddon Park, Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 14:45 & 19:15

3rd T20I, Eden Park, Friday, 20 March 2026, 14:45 & 19:15

4th T20I, Sky Stadium, Sunday, 22 March 2026, 14:45 & 19:15

5th T20I, Hagley Oval, Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 14:45 & 19:15

vs South Africa

1st ODI, Hagley Oval, Sunday, 29 March 2026, 14:00

2nd ODI, Cello Basin Reserve, Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 11:00

3rd ODI, Cello Basin Reserve, Saturday, 4 April 2026, 11:00