Cricket Australia has revealed the schedule for next summer, with matches to be played in 11 cities and 14 stadiums, including every State and Territory capital city for the first time in 17 years.

The 2025–26 international season will be one of the most geographically diverse cricket calendars in Australian history, with fixtures to return to Darwin, Cairns and Mackay, while the season will stretch from August through to March.

At the heart of the schedule is the highly anticipated five-match Ashes Series between Australia and England.

The five-Test contest will kick off in Perth at Optus Stadium with the West Test, before heading to the Gabba in Brisbane for the first-ever Ashes day-night Test in Queensland. From there, the series will move to the Adelaide Oval, which will host its first Ashes Christmas Test, then to the MCG for the traditional Boxing Day Test, and finally to the SCG for the iconic New Year’s Test.

Cricket Australia has also locked in a thrilling white-ball series between Australia and India, featuring the first ever five-match T20I series between the two powerhouses. The series begins at Manuka Oval in Canberra and includes a historic first appearance by the Indian men’s team on the Gold Coast, where People First Stadium will host its first major international cricket fixture.

Regional Australia will also enjoy a slice of the action, as international cricket returns to the tropical north. Darwin will host matches for the first time since 2008, welcoming South Africa for a series of white-ball games. Cairns and Mackay will also play host to early-season T20Is and ODIs, providing a vibrant backdrop for the opening weeks of the summer.

Meanwhile, the Australian women’s team will take on India in a multi-format series, including a historic day-night Test match at the newly redeveloped WACA Ground in Perth. The women’s T20Is will be played at marquee venues, with matches scheduled at the SCG, Manuka Oval and Adelaide Oval, part of Cricket Australia’s strategy to build on the growing momentum in women’s cricket.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said the widespread schedule was designed to give fans across the country a chance to experience international cricket first-hand.

“We’re proud to deliver international cricket to 14 venues across the country. For the first time since 2008, every capital city will host a match, along with key regional centres like Cairns, Mackay and Darwin,” he said.

Greenberg described the season as a celebration of the sport's national footprint.

“This summer includes the rich tradition of the Ashes, the unmatched excitement of India tours, and the return of cricket to iconic regional destinations. It reflects the growing appetite for the game and the incredible support we’ve received from governments, venues, broadcasters, and fans,” he said.

Ticket pre-sales begin on June 3, 2025, with general public sales opening on June 13. Fans will be able to watch the Men’s Ashes and the Women’s Series against India live on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Seven and 7plus. The men’s ODI and T20I series against South Africa and India will be shown exclusively on Foxtel and Kayo.

T20I Series v South Africa Sunday, August 10: Marrara Stadium, Darwin (N)Tuesday, August 12: Marrara Stadium, Darwin, (N)Saturday, August 16: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns, (N)

ODI Series v South Africa Tuesday, August 19: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns, (D/N)Friday, August 22: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, (D/N)Sunday, August 24: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, (D/N)

ODI Series v IndiaSunday, October 19: Optus Stadium, Perth, (D/N)Thursday, October 23: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, (D/N)Saturday, October 25: SCG, Sydney, (D/N)

T20I Series v IndiaWednesday, October 29: Manuka Oval, Canberra, (N)Friday, October 31: MCG, Melbourne, (N)Sunday, November 2: Ninja Stadium, Hobart, (N)Thursday, November 6: People First Stadium, Gold Coast, (N)Saturday, November 8: The Gabba, Brisbane, (N)

Ashes Series v England21-25 November: West Test, Optus Stadium, Perth4-8 December: Day-Night Test, The Gabba, Brisbane17-21 December: Christmas Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide26-30 December: Boxing Day Test, MCG, Melbourne4-8 January: Pink Test, SCG, Sydney

Women’s T20I Series v IndiaSunday, February 15: SCG, Sydney, (N)Thursday, February 19: Manuka Oval, Canberra, (N)Saturday, February 21: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, (N)

Women’s ODI Series v IndiaTuesday, February 24: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, (D/N)Friday, February 27: Ninja Stadium, Hobart, (D/N)Sunday March 1: Junction Oval, Melbourne, (D/N)

Women’s Test v IndiaMarch 6-9: WACA Ground, Perth (D/N)