Australia Upcoming Matches Schedule

Australia's summer of cricket is always one of the highlights of the international calendar, and the 2026-27 season is no exception. After the Test tour of South Africa, Australia return home for a white-ball series against England and a four-Test series against New Zealand, before heading to India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in early 2027.

This page lists Australia's complete upcoming fixtures with dates, venues and series details across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

Australia Next Match

Australia's next match is the 2nd Test against South Africa on October 18, 2026, at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

Australia Tour of South Africa 2026 (Remaining Fixtures)

Australia are in South Africa for a three-Test series that forms part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle. With the series finely poised, the remaining Tests in Gqeberha and Cape Town are crucial for both sides.

South African conditions with pace and bounce always challenge visiting teams, and Australia's fast bowling attack will be key on these surfaces.

England Tour of Australia 2026

England visit Australia for a white-ball tour featuring three ODIs and five T20Is in November and December 2026. The tour begins in Perth and travels across the country, finishing in Canberra.

Australia vs England ODI Series

Australia vs England T20I Series

The Ashes rivalry between Australia and England adds spice to these contests, and with both teams building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, the series has real competitive edge beyond bilateral bragging rights.

New Zealand Tour of Australia 2026-27

Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand tour Australia for a four-Test series from December 2026 into January 2027, played as day matches in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

The Boxing Day Test at the MCG is the centrepiece of the Australian summer, and a four-Test series against New Zealand promises hard-fought cricket with WTC points on the line.

Australia Tour of India 2027 (Border-Gavaskar Trophy)

Australia then head to India for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy from late January to early March 2027. The India vs Australia Test rivalry has produced some of the greatest series of the modern era. Winning a Test series in India remains one of the toughest challenges in cricket, and Australia will need their spinners and batters to adapt quickly to turning tracks.

Key Series to Watch

The South Africa Tests are immediate and important for the World Test Championship standings. Australia's pace attack against South Africa's batting on lively pitches is a classic contest, and the outcome will shape the WTC table.

The England white-ball tour is about momentum and combinations. With the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa on the horizon, Australia will use these eight matches to test their squad depth and settle their best XI.

The New Zealand Tests and the India tour are the long-form highlights. Four Tests against the Black Caps at home, followed by five Tests in India, will define Australia's red-ball season and could decide the WTC finalists.

Australia Squad Outlook and Players to Watch

Australia's squad for the summer blends an experienced core with emerging talent. The batting lineup is built around proven performers who have delivered in all conditions, while the pace attack remains the envy of world cricket with genuine depth.

The selectors will use the England white-ball series to test combinations ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Young batters and all-rounders will get chances across the eight white-ball matches, and strong performances could lock in World Cup squad spots.

In the Tests, Australia's challenge is managing workloads across a long summer. The South Africa tour, four Tests against New Zealand and then five Tests in India is a demanding red-ball stretch, and the fast bowlers will need careful rotation.

How to Follow Australia's Matches

Australia's home matches are broadcast live on major Australian networks and streaming platforms, with international coverage across the cricket world. The South Africa Tests are afternoon starts Australia time, while home summer matches follow the usual day and day-night slots. Check local listings closer to each series for confirmed broadcast details.

Fans following the wider international cricket schedule will see Australia's fixtures as the backbone of a packed southern-hemisphere summer.

The home summer also matters for Australia's standing in the ICC World Test Championship. With Tests against South Africa, New Zealand and then India, Australia have a long red-ball runway to bank points, and strong home form is essential if they are to reach another WTC final.

When is Australia's next match?

Australia's next match is the 2nd Test against South Africa on October 18, 2026, at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

When do England tour Australia?

England tour Australia for three ODIs (November 13, 15, 18) and five T20Is (November 21, 24, 27, 29 and December 2) in 2026.

When is the Boxing Day Test in 2026?

The 2026 Boxing Day Test is Australia vs New Zealand from December 26-30 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

When does Australia tour India next?

Australia tour India for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy from January 21 to March 3, 2027.

Are Australia's Tests against South Africa part of the WTC?

Yes, the three-Test series in South Africa in October 2026 forms part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Which venues host the England white-ball series?

Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra host the ODIs and T20Is against England.