Cricket Australia Announces Extensive 2025-26 Home Schedule

Cricket Australia (CA) has officially released its comprehensive home international schedule for the 2025-26 season. The schedule includes a tour by India, the return of the Ashes series against England, and a return to regional cricket venues for the first time in 17 years. The extensive lineup promises a vibrant period of cricket for Australian fans.

Key Highlights of the Schedule

• Return to Regional Venues: Darwin, Cairns, and Mackay will once again host international cricket matches, marking a significant return after a long hiatus. Darwin last hosted international cricket in 2008.
• India Tour: The Indian national cricket team will tour Australia for a series of matches, including three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). A game will even be hosted on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
• Ashes Series: The highly anticipated Ashes series against England will take place as scheduled, with matches held across multiple venues, including Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Melbourne.
• New Zealand Series: A three-match T20I series against New Zealand will kick off the season in early October.

Detailed Schedule Breakdown

Series Against South Africa (August 2025)

1. August 10: 1st T20I, Darwin (N)
2. August 12: 2nd T20I, Darwin (N)
3. August 16: 3rd T20I, Cairns (N)
4. August 19: 1st ODI, Cairns (D/N)
5. August 22: 2nd ODI, Mackay (D/N)
6. August 24: 3rd ODI, Mackay (D/N)

Series Against India (October-November 2025)

1. October 19: 1st ODI, Perth Stadium (D/N)
2. October 23: 2nd ODI, Adelaide (D/N)
3. October 25: 3rd ODI, SCG (D/N)
4. October 29: 1st T20I, Canberra (N)
5. October 31: 2nd T20I, MCG (N)
6. November 2: 3rd T20I, Hobart (N)
7. November 6: 4th T20I, Gold Coast (N)
8. November 8: 5th T20I, Gabba (N)

Men's Ashes (England) - Dates Previously Announced

1. November 21-25: 1st Test, Perth Stadium
2. December 4-8: 2nd Test, The Gabba (D/N)
3. December 17-21: 3rd Test, Adelaide
4. December 26-30: 4th Test, MCG
5. January 4-8: 5th Test, SCG

Additional Notes

• 'N' indicates a night match.
• 'D/N' indicates a day/night match.
• Australia A and other domestic matches will be announced separately.
• The schedule is subject to change.

Future Prospects

With the return to regional venues, CA aims to broaden the reach of international cricket and engage fans across the country. The matches promise exciting action and a memorable experience for all involved. 🏏