Australia’s men play across five continents between now and March 2027, starting with the remaining T20Is in Bangladesh this week and finishing with a one-off day-night Test against England at the MCG. The schedule includes Test series against Bangladesh, South Africa, New Zealand and India, plus white-ball tours of Zimbabwe and a home series against England.
It is one of the busiest stretches in Australian cricket history. Up to 21 Tests sit on the horizon across the cycle, headlined by a first-ever four-Test Trans-Tasman series and a full five-Test tour of India in early 2027. Pat Cummins captains the Test and ODI sides, with Mitchell Marsh leading the T20I team.
Australia Men’s Full Schedule
| Date | Series/Tour | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 29 January 2026 | Australia tour of Pakistan (T20I) | Pakistan won 3-0 |
| 4 February 2026 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Group stage exit |
| 30 May 2026 | Australia tour of Pakistan (ODI) | Pakistan won 2-1 |
| 9 June 2026 | Australia tour of Bangladesh (ODI) | Bangladesh won 2-1 |
| 17 June 2026 | Australia tour of Bangladesh (T20I) | Upcoming |
| 13 August 2026 | Australia tour of Bangladesh (Test) | Upcoming |
| 15 September 2026 | Australia tour of Zimbabwe (ODI) | Upcoming |
| 24 September 2026 | Australia tour of South Africa (ODI) | Upcoming |
| 9 October 2026 | Australia tour of South Africa (Test) | Upcoming |
| 13 November 2026 | England tour of Australia (ODI) | Upcoming |
| 21 November 2026 | England tour of Australia (T20I) | Upcoming |
| 9 December 2026 | New Zealand tour of Australia (Test) | Upcoming |
| 21 January 2027 | Australia tour of India (Test) | Upcoming |
| 11 March 2027 | England tour of Australia (Test) | Upcoming\ |
Australia tour of Pakistan, January-June 2026
Australia’s pace trio of Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood sat out the white-ball legs entirely, with Mitchell Marsh leading a young squad through both series in Pakistan.
- 1st T20I, 29 January, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – Pakistan won by 22 runs
- 2nd T20I, 31 January, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – Pakistan won by 90 runs
- 3rd T20I, 1 February, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – Pakistan won by 111 runs
- 1st ODI, 30 May, Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi – Pakistan won by 5 wickets
- 2nd ODI, 2 June, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – Australia won by 41 runs
- 3rd ODI, 4 June, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – Pakistan won by 4 wickets
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Mitchell Marsh’s side was eliminated at the group stage following a shock loss to Zimbabwe in Colombo, with both Cummins and Hazlewood managing injuries through the tournament.
- Match 14 v Ireland, 11 February, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – Australia won by 67 runs
- Match 19 v Zimbabwe, 13 February, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
- Match 30 v Sri Lanka, 16 February, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy – Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
- Match 40 v Oman, 20 February, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy – Australia won by 9 wickets
Australia tour of Bangladesh, June-August 2026
The white-ball leg again rested the senior pace group, while the two-Test series in August sends Australia to Darwin and Mackay as Test venues for the first time.
- 1st ODI, 9 June, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur – Bangladesh won by 86 runs
- 2nd ODI, 11 June, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur – Bangladesh won by 5 wickets
- 3rd ODI, 14 June, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur – Australia won by 1 wicket
- 1st T20I, 17 June, Chattogram – Australia won by 4 wickets
- 2nd T20I, 19 June, Chattogram
- 3rd T20I, 21 June, Chattogram
- 1st Test, 13-17 August, Marrara Stadium, Darwin
- 2nd Test, 22-26 August, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
Australia tour of Zimbabwe, September 2026
A three-match ODI series in Harare opens Australia’s southern Africa swing before the squad moves on to a much tougher assignment against South Africa.
- 1st ODI, 15 September, Harare Sports Club
- 2nd ODI, 18 September, Harare Sports Club
- 3rd ODI, 20 September, Harare Sports Club
Australia tour of South Africa, September-October 2026
This marks Australia’s first Test tour of South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, with the world champions facing the number one ranked Test side with World Test Championship points on the line.
- 1st ODI, 24 September, Kingsmead, Durban
- 2nd ODI, 27 September, The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- 3rd ODI, 30 September, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- 1st Test, 9-13 October, Kingsmead, Durban
- 2nd Test, 18-22 October, St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- 3rd Test, 27-31 October, Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
England tour of Australia, November-December 2026
England’s white-ball squad plays eight matches across five Australian cities, setting up the home summer before New Zealand arrive for the Trans-Tasman Tests.
- 1st ODI, 13 November, Perth Stadium
- 2nd ODI, 15 November, Adelaide Oval
- 3rd ODI, 18 November, Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- 1st T20I, 21 November, MCG, Melbourne
- 2nd T20I, 24 November, Gold Coast Stadium, Carrara
- 3rd T20I, 27 November, The Gabba, Brisbane
- 4th T20I, 29 November, SCG, Sydney
- 5th T20I, 2 December, Manuka Oval, Canberra
New Zealand tour of Australia, December 2026-January 2027
This is the first-ever four-Test Trans-Tasman series, squeezed into a 31-day window with the Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests forming the centrepiece of the summer.
- 1st Test, 9-13 December, Perth Stadium
- 2nd Test, 17-21 December, Adelaide Oval
- 3rd Test, 26-30 December, MCG, Melbourne
- 4th Test, 4-8 January, SCG, Sydney
Australia tour of India, January-March 2027
A full five-Test away series on spin-friendly Indian pitches stands as the toughest assignment of the cycle, with World Test Championship final qualification likely on the line.
- 1st Test, 21-25 January, Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
- 2nd Test, 29 January-2 February, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- 3rd Test, 11-15 February, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- 4th Test, 19-23 February, JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- 5th Test, 27 February-3 March, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
England tour of Australia, March 2027
A standalone day-night Test at the MCG marks 150 years since the first-ever Test match was played at the same ground, closing the cycle outside the World Test Championship table.
- Only Test, 11-15 March, MCG, Melbourne
A Packed Calendar Awaits Australian Sports Fans
This 2026-27 cycle spans almost every cricket condition, from Darwin’s heat to Indian spin and South African pace and bounce. The four-Test New Zealand series and five-Test India tour stand out as the toughest assignments, both carrying direct World Test Championship weight.
The home summer alone brings 27 matches across 14 venues, including new Test venues in Darwin and Mackay and the 150th Anniversary Test at the MCG. With a WTC final and an Ashes tour likely to follow, this cycle will shape the next era of Australian cricket.
