Australia started 2026 with an Ashes series victory. They retained the trophy, beating rivals England by 4-1.
Now they will set their eyes on the T20 World Cup, scheduled in the first half of this year. Apart from that, the Aussies have plenty of home and overseas assignments.
They will fly to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe for white-ball games. South Africa will host them for a WTC series, along with ODIs.
Back home, the Aussies will host Bangladesh and New Zealand for the WTC series, with England also dropping by for white-ball games.
All in all, it’s a packed year for them. And here’s a detailed look at Australia’s cricket schedule in 2026.
Australian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
| Series | Matches | Host Country | Dates/Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashes | 1 Test (4 Tests in 2025) | Australia | January 4-8, 2026 |
| Pakistan vs Australia | 3 T20Is | Pakistan | January-February, 2026 |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | T20Is | India/Sri Lanka | February 7 – March 8, 2026 |
| Pakistan vs Australia | 3 ODIs | Pakistan | June 2026 |
| Bangladesh vs Australia | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | Bangladesh | June 2026 |
| Australia vs Bangladesh | 2 Tests | Australia | August 2026 |
| Zimbabwe vs Australia | 3 ODIs | Zimbabwe | September 2026 |
| South Africa vs Australia | 3 Tests, 3 ODIs | South Africa | September-October 2026 |
| Australia vs England | 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is | Australia | November-December 2026 |
| Australia vs New Zealand | 4 Tests | Australia | December 2026-January 2027 |
The Ashes | January 2026 (Home)
Australia wrapped up their 2025-26 home season with the Ashes victory. They won the last match, the Pink Test, of the series by five wickets in Sydney.
Pakistan vs Australia | January-February 2026 (Away)
Australia will make a quick trip to Pakistan before the T20 World Cup. They will play three T20Is, all in Lahore, on January 29, 31, and February 1, 2026. The T20Is will, of course, help them make final preparations for the T20 World Cup.
Here’s the schedule for the Australia tour of Pakistan 2026:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | 1st T20I | Lahore | 4:00 PM |
| January 31, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Lahore | 4:00 PM |
| February 1, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Lahore | 4:00 PM |
T20 World Cup 2026 | February-March 2026 (India/Sri Lanka)
After the quick pit stop in Pakistan, Australia will head to Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup 2026. All their group stage matches will take place in Sri Lanka.
The Aussies are in Group B along with co-hosts Sri Lanka, Ireland, Oman, and Zimbabwe.
Their first fixture is against Ireland on February 11. The second match is against Zimbabwe on February 13. The first two matches will take place in Colombo.
Australia will then take on the Lankans on February 16. Their last group match is against Oman on February 20. These two matches will take place in Pallekele.
If Australia qualify for the Super Eight stage, they will travel to India. Their first Super Eight fixture will be on February 23 in Mumbai.
The Aussies might face India in their second Super Eight match in Chennai on February 26. And their last Super Eight match will be in Delhi on March 1.
Here are Australia’s fixtures for the T20 World Cup 2026:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
| February 13, 2026 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 11:00 AM |
| February 16, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Australia | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| February 20, 2026 | Australia vs Oman | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| February 23, 2026 | X2 (Australia) vs X3 (West Indies) | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 26, 2026 | X1 (India) vs X2 (Australia) | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| March 1, 2026 | X2 (Australia) vs X4 (South Africa) | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| March 4, 2026 | First Semi-Final | Kolkata/Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| March 5, 2026 | Second Semi-Final | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| March 8, 2026 | Final | Ahmedabad/Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
Note: Australia’s Super Eight fixtures are purely based on assumptions. The actual matches may vary.
Pakistan vs Australia | June 2026 (Away)
Australia will make another trip to Pakistan. This time for three ODIs in June 2026.
Bangladesh vs Australia | June 2026 (Away)
The Aussies will tour Bangladesh for a limited-overs series. They will face the Asian side in three ODIs and three T20Is in June 2026.
Australia vs Bangladesh | August 2026 (Home)
In two months, Australia and Bangladesh will face each other once again. This time, the Aussies will host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series, part of the current WTC cycle.
Darwin and Mackay will host the red-ball matches in August 2026. This will be the first Test in Darwin since 2004, while Mackay will host its first Test match.
Zimbabwe vs Australia | September 2026 (Away)
Australia will make a historic trip to Zimbabwe in September 2026. They will tour the African nation for three ODIs for the first time since 2014. Harare and Bulawayo might host the matches.
South Africa vs Australia | September-October 2026 (Away)
After the quick stopover in Zimbabwe, the Aussies will travel to neighbouring South Africa. They will take on the Proteas in three intense Tests and three ODIs in September and October 2026.
This will be the first Test series between both sides in South Africa since the Sandpapergate saga in 2018.
Australia vs England | November-December 2026 (Home)
Australia will return home to host their rivals, England, again. They will take on the Englishmen in white-ball games in November and December 2026. Both teams will play three ODIs and five T20Is.
Australia vs New Zealand | December 2026-January 2027 (Home)
Australia will wrap up their 2026 with a home Test series against New Zealand. They will face the trans-Tasman rivals in four Tests, with the last match spilling into early January 2027.
Perth will stage the first Test, with the second one in Adelaide. Melbourne, as usual, will host the Boxing Day Test, with Sydney decked up for the New Year Test.
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