Australia is set to face India in a white-ball series ahead of the Ashes, as Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed its Men’s 2025-26 home international schedule.
The schedule also marks the return of cricket to Darwin as an international venue for the first time in 17 years.
The Aussies will begin their home season in mid-August, shortly after completing their West Indies tour.
Australia will play South Africa in August, while India will tour for eight-white ball matches in 21 days ahead of the men’s Ashes, which begins in late November.
Additionally, Northern Australia is set to host a two-Test series against Bangladesh in 2026, rescheduled from March 2027 due to the 150th anniversary Test at the MCG.
Darwin is among the potential venues for one of the matches, along with Cairns, Mackay, and possibly Townsville.
For the unversed, Darwin last hosted international cricket in 2008 when Australia played Bangladesh. The return of cricket in the Northern Territory means that Australia will play in all states and territories during the 2025-26 home season.
Australia Men’s 2025-26 Home Schedule vs South Africa
August 10: 1st T20I, Darwin (N)
August 12: 2nd T20I, Darwin (N)
August 16: 3rd T20I, Cairns (N)
August 19: 1st ODI, Cairns (D/N)
August 22: 2nd ODI, Mackay (D/N)
August 24: 3rd ODI, Mackay (D/N)
vs India
October 19: 1st ODI, Perth Stadium (D/N)
October 23: 2nd ODI, Adelaide (D/N)
October 25: 3rd ODI, SCG (D/N)
October 29: 1st T20I, Canberra (N)
October 31: 2nd T20I, MCG (N)
November 2: 3rd T20I, Hobart (N)
November 6: 4th T20I, Gold Coast (N)
November 8: 5th T20I, Gabba (N)
Men’s Ashes
November 21-25: 1st Test, Perth Stadium
December 4-8: 2nd Test, Gabba (D/N)
December 17-21: 3rd Test, Adelaide
December 26-30: 4th Test, MCG
January 4-8: 5th Test, SCG
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