New Zealand opened their 2026-27 season with a T20I tri-series win in Zimbabwe. Now they have a long schedule ahead of them. The Kiwis have four home and four away assignments. And all of them are important as they build up for the next ICC events.
New Zealand’s immediate attention will be on the T20 World Cup as they prepare for the big event with plenty of T20Is. They have enough ODIs as well on their plate, with a bit of Test action in between.
This article covers New Zealand’s complete fixtures for the 2026-27 cricket season.
New Zealand Cricket Schedule 2026-27
| Series | Matches | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Tour of India 2026 | 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India | January 2026 |
| New Zealand Tour of Afghanistan 2026 | 3 T20 | Afghanistan | Sun, 01 Feb 2026 |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka | Feb – Mar 2026 |
| New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026 | 3 ODI, 3 T20 | Bangladesh | Wed, 1 Apr 2026 |
| New Zealand Tour of Ireland 2026 | 1 Test | Ireland | Fri, 1 May 2026 |
| New Zealand Tour of England 2026 | 3 Test | England | June 2026 |
| New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026 | 3 ODI, 3 T20 | West Indies | July 2026 |
| India Tour of New Zealand 2026 | 2 Test, 3 ODI, 5 T20 | New Zealand | Oct – Nov 2026 |
| New Zealand Tour of Australia 2026–27 | 3 Test | Australia | Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 |
| Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2027 | 2 Test, 3 ODI, 3 T20 | New Zealand | Jan – Feb 2027 |
| New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 2027 | 2 Test | Pakistan | March 2027 |
India vs New Zealand (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is): January 2026
After the Christmas break, New Zealand will be India-bound. The Blackcaps will take on the Men in Blue in three ODIs and five T20Is in January 2026.
The tour will start in Vadodara with the first one-dayer on January 11. Both teams will travel to Rajkot for the second ODI on January 14. And Indore will wrap up the 50-over leg on January 18.
Then the focus will shift towards the T20Is, with the first match in Nagpur on January 21. The second T20I will take place in Raipur on January 23, while Guwahati will host the third on January 25.
The tour will move south for the last two T20Is, with Vizag set for the fourth T20I on January 28 and Trivandrum to host the fifth game on January 31.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand (3 T20Is): February 2026
New Zealand will make a quick pit stop in the UAE for a T20I series against Afghanistan. The series will take place in the first week of February 2026.
T20 World Cup: February-March 2026
The Kiwis will be back in the Indian subcontinent. This time, they will have a bigger assignment in their hands. New Zealand are one of the 20 teams to feature in the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand vs South Africa (5 T20Is): March 2026
After the World Cup, the Blackcaps will return home. They have five T20Is scheduled against South Africa.
The first T20I will take place on March 15 in Mount Maunganui, while the second is scheduled for March 17 in Hamilton. Auckland will gear up for the third T20I on March 20, while Wellington will deck up for the fourth on March 22. And Christchurch will be the host for the last match on March 25.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): April 2026
New Zealand will once again fly to Asia. They will touch down in Bangladesh for a white-ball series, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is, in April 2026.
New Zealand vs Ireland (1 Test): May 2026
New Zealand travels to Ireland for a single Test match. This will be a crucial fixture for both sides, especially for New Zealand to maintain momentum in the longest format of the game.
New Zealand vs England (3 Test): June 2026
The New Zealand team will then head to England for a 3-Test series. Matches in English conditions are always challenging due to swinging and seaming pitches, making this series a true test of skill and endurance.
New Zealand vs West Indies (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): July 2026
Mid-year sees New Zealand touring the West Indies, where they will play 3 ODIs and 3 T20s. The Caribbean tour promises entertaining cricket with fast-paced T20s and competitive one-day clashes.
New Zealand vs India (2 Test, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is): Oct – Nov 2026
The focus shifts back to New Zealand as India tours the country for a comprehensive series featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20s. This tour will be a full-spectrum cricketing contest, allowing fans to enjoy all three formats on home soil.
New Zealand vs Australia (3 Test): Dec 2026 – Jan 2027
New Zealand embarks on a tour of Australia for 3 Test matches. This traditional rivalry is always highly anticipated, with Test cricket at the forefront and both sides aiming to assert dominance in the longest format.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (2 Test, 3 ODIs, 2 T20s): Jan – Feb 2027
Early 2027 brings Sri Lanka to New Zealand for a mixed series of 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20s. The tour will test teams across formats while giving local fans plenty of cricketing action to enjoy
New Zealand vs Pakistan (2 Test): March 2027
The season concludes with New Zealand touring Pakistan for 2 Test matches. This series will provide a stern challenge on subcontinental pitches, wrapping up New Zealand’s 2026–27 international season.
