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FIFA World Cup 2026 posterNZ Cricket announces full schedule for 2026/27 home summer
Sport Nation • June 3rd, 2026 1:00 pm
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NZ Cricket has unveiled its international home summer schedule for 2026/27, headlined by a blockbuster tour from India and home series for both the Blackcaps and White Ferns.
India will visit New Zealand for five T20s, five ODIs and two Tests between October and December, with the twelve match tour the largest inbound international series in NZC history.
The White Ferns will host Bangladesh in three T20s and three ODIs from December 10 to 23, before the Blackcaps close out the home summer with a white ball and Test series against Sri Lanka in January and February.
A total of 24 internationals will be played across eight venues, with Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga all hosting matches during India's highly anticipated tour.
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NZC Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Glenn Critchley said the schedule would deliver another memorable summer for cricket fans around the country.
“It’s going to be another exciting summer and we’re delighted to be able to bring 41 days of international cricket to Kiwi cricket fans across eight cities,” he said.
“We know how much the Blackcaps and White Ferns love playing in front of their home crowd and I’m sure the New Zealand public will get out in force to support them.”
Critchley said the India series would be one of the marquee events of the summer.
“When it comes to cricket – it simply doesn’t get bigger than India and we’re determined to deliver New Zealanders a tour like no other.”
Blackcaps spinner Ish Sodhi is already looking forward to the challenge.
“It’s always a special occasion playing India,” Sodhi said.
“They’re an unbelievable cricket team, full of talent and star power – you know every time you face them it’s going to be seriously challenging.”
The White Ferns' six match series against Bangladesh will be their only home assignment of the season ahead of the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka in February.
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White Ferns spinner Eden Carson said she was excited to return after a lengthy injury layoff.
“It’s been a challenging period and I’ve had to be patient with the injury,” Carson said.
“After missing all of the recent summer and the current tour to England, I’m excited and motivated to get back out on the park.”
Christchurch's Hagley Oval will launch the international summer with back to back T20s against India and will also host the second Test, while Wellington's Cello Basin Reserve has been awarded the opening Test.
Following their four Test tour of Australia, the Blackcaps return home to face Sri Lanka in three ODIs, three T20s and two Tests. The series concludes with Tests at Bay Oval and Seddon Park, while the third and final T20 will be played at Saxton Oval on Sunday, January 31.
NZC Home International Schedule 2026-27
Blackcaps vs India:
1st T20, Hagley Oval, Thursday, 22 October 2026, 8pm
2nd T20, Hagley Oval, Saturday, 24 October 2026, 8pm
3rd T20, Hnry Stadium, Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 8pm
4th T20, Eden Park, Friday, 30 October 2026, 8pm
5th T20, Seddon Park, Sunday, 1 November 2026, 8pm
1st ODI, Eden Park, Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 3pm
2nd ODI, Hnry Stadium, Saturday, 7 November 2026, 3pm
3rd ODI, Seddon Park, Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 3pm
4th ODI, Bay Oval, Friday, 13 November 2026, 3pm
5th ODI, Bay Oval, Sunday, 15 November 2026, 3pm
1st Test, Cello Basin Reserve, Thursday, 19 November to Monday, 23 November 2026, 11am
2nd Test, Hagley Oval, Friday, 27 November to Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 11am
White Ferns vs Bangladesh:
1st T20I, Saxton Oval, Thursday, 10 December 2026, 4pm
2nd T20I, Saxton Oval, Saturday, 12 December 2026, 1pm
3rd T20I, Cello Basin Reserve, Tuesday, 15 December 2026, 4pm
1st ODI, Cello Basin Reserve, Friday, 18 December 2026, 11am
2nd ODI, Bay Oval, Monday, 21 December 2026, 11am
3rd ODI, Bay Oval, Wednesday, 23 December 2026, 11am
Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka:
1st ODI, McLean Park, Saturday, 16 January 2027, 11am
2nd ODI, Cello Basin Reserve, Tuesday, 19 January 2027, 11am
3rd ODI, University of Otago Oval, Friday, 22 January 2027, 11am
1st T20I, Hagley Oval, Tuesday, 26 January 2027, 6pm
2nd T20I, Saxton Oval, Friday, 29 January 2027, 4pm
3rd T20I, Saxton Oval, Sunday, 31 January 2027, 1pm
1st Test, Bay Oval, Thursday, 4 February to Monday, 8 February 2027, 11am
2nd Test, Seddon Park, Friday, 12 February to Tuesday, 16 February 2027, 11am
