New Zealand Upcoming Matches Schedule
New Zealand Upcoming Matches Schedule
New Zealand have a blockbuster home summer ahead, starting with India's all-format tour, followed by a four-Test tour of Australia and then a full home series against Sri Lanka in early 2027. The Black Caps will play across eight cities in what could be up to 41 days of international cricket.
This page lists New Zealand's complete upcoming fixtures with dates, venues and series details across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
New Zealand Next Match
New Zealand's next match is the 1st T20I against India on October 22, 2026, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026
India's all-format tour is the headline act of New Zealand's home summer. Five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests will be played from late October through early December, and it is India's first Test tour of New Zealand since 2019.
New Zealand vs India T20I Series
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 22, 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | October 24, 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 3rd T20I | October 27, 2026 | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| 4th T20I | October 30, 2026 | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 5th T20I | November 1, 2026 | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
New Zealand vs India ODI Series
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | November 4, 2026 | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 2nd ODI | November 7, 2026 | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| 3rd ODI | November 10, 2026 | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 4th ODI | November 13, 2026 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 5th ODI | November 15, 2026 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
New Zealand vs India Test Series
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 19-23, 2026 | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| 2nd Test | November 27 – December 1, 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
New Zealand are always formidable at home, where swing and seam movement challenge even the best batting lineups. The two Tests carry World Test Championship points, and the Black Caps will be targeting a series win against India on home soil.
New Zealand Tour of Australia 2026-27
After the India series, New Zealand head across the Tasman for a four-Test series in Australia from December 2026 into January 2027. All four Tests will be day matches.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | December 9-13, 2026 | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| 2nd Test | December 17-21, 2026 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd Test | December 26-30, 2026 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| 4th Test | January 4-8, 2027 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
The Trans-Tasman rivalry is one of cricket's most respected, and a four-Test series in Australia is a serious examination of New Zealand's red-ball credentials. The Boxing Day Test at the MCG is the showpiece of the tour.
Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2027
New Zealand's home summer concludes with Sri Lanka's full tour in January and February 2027, featuring three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | January 16, 2027 | McLean Park, Napier |
| 2nd ODI | January 19, 2027 | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| 3rd ODI | January 22, 2027 | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 1st T20I | January 26, 2027 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | January 29, 2027 | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| 3rd T20I | January 31, 2027 | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| 1st Test | February 4-8, 2027 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 2nd Test | February 12-16, 2027 | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
Key Series to Watch
The India tour is the defining series of New Zealand's summer. Twelve matches across three formats against one of the world's best teams will test the Black Caps' depth, and the home conditions give New Zealand a genuine chance of winning the Test series.
The Australia tour is about pride and WTC points. New Zealand have pushed Australia close in recent series, and four Tests provide ample opportunity to make a statement in the toughest away assignment in Test cricket.
The Sri Lanka series rounds out the summer with valuable white-ball cricket and two more Tests. With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, the ODIs against Sri Lanka are important preparation.
New Zealand Squad Outlook and Players to Watch
New Zealand's squad for the home summer relies on its trademark strengths: disciplined seam bowling, sharp fielding and calm, methodical batting. The Black Caps' pace attack is perfectly suited to home conditions, and the swing on offer at venues like Hagley Oval and the Basin Reserve makes them dangerous against any opposition.
The batting lineup blends experienced campaigners with emerging talent. Against India, New Zealand's top order will need to blunt India's pace attack, while the middle order must capitalise on home conditions. The all-rounders give the side balance across all three formats.
With such a long home summer, squad rotation will matter. The white-ball games against India and Sri Lanka are opportunities to test fringe players, while the Tests demand New Zealand's best XI. The Australia tour that follows will need the squad at full strength.
How to Follow New Zealand's Matches
New Zealand's home matches are broadcast live on major networks and streaming platforms, with international coverage across the cricket world. Home games are typically afternoon or evening starts New Zealand time, which means morning starts for fans in Asia. Check local listings closer to each series for confirmed broadcast details.
Fans following the wider international cricket schedule will see New Zealand's home summer as one of the busiest blocks of the entire season.
New Zealand's depth will be tested by the sheer volume of cricket. Up to 41 days of international action across the summer demands careful workload management, particularly for the fast bowlers who are central to the Black Caps' plans in home conditions.
When is New Zealand's next match?
New Zealand's next match is the 1st T20I against India on October 22, 2026, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
How many matches will India play in New Zealand?
India play 12 matches in New Zealand: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, from October 22 to December 1, 2026.
When do New Zealand tour Australia?
New Zealand tour Australia for four Tests from December 9, 2026, to January 8, 2027, in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
When does Sri Lanka tour New Zealand?
Sri Lanka tour New Zealand in January-February 2027 for three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests.
Are New Zealand's Tests against India part of the WTC?
Yes, the two Tests against India in November-December 2026 are part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Which cities host New Zealand's home summer?
New Zealand's home internationals are spread across Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, Mount Maunganui, Napier, Dunedin and Nelson.