Gabba, Gold Coast Set For T20Is

The release of the 2026-27 International schedule today by Cricket Australia outlines a summer plan that 27 matches in 14 venues across eight action-packed months. 

Queensland and Australian batter Matthew Renshaw spoke with media earlier today on the Gold Coast and a VNR is available to download.

Queensland will make history in August when Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay hosts its inaugural Test match, with Australia taking on Bangladesh in the Second Test of the series.

The Bangladesh series will be played in Darwin (Marrara Stadium, 13-17 August 2026) and Mackay (Great Barrier Reef Arena, 22-26 August 2026).

Great Barrier Reef Arena at Mackay’s Harrup Park will join the Brisbane Exhibition Ground, the Gabba and Cazalys in Cairns as Queensland Test cricket venues.

Gold Coast Stadium at Carrara will also enjoy a slice of history with England to play its first International men’s fixture at the venue.

The England Ashes touring party played a memorable game at Carrara in 1990-91 when Queensland met them in a first-class match, and the England Lions have played a tour game there in 2019.

The T20 International series will see England play five matches in Australia, with the Gold Coast hosting the tourists on Tuesday 24 November and the Gabba hosting England on Friday 27 November.

The Gold Coast successfully hosted India in a T20 International in November last year with more than 20,000 fans attending the game.

Brisbane will also host the entire three match Women’s ODI series against Bangladesh, with three day/night matches at Allan Border Field from 9-14 October.

Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson said the milestone matches in Mackay and on the Gold Coast would provide memorable moments for fans in Queensland.

“We congratulate and thank all our partners who have worked closely to confirm these matches,’’ he said.

“We look forward to engaging further with Cricket Australia to ensuring even more international cricket is played in Queensland in the coming years as we approach the 2032 Games.

“Queensland Cricket thanks the Queensland Government for their continued support of our sport while the backing of Councils throughout the State remains vital to delivering world class events in regional centres,’’ Svenson said.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate welcomed another big international fixture to the city.

“We’re thrilled to bring another blockbuster international cricket match to the Gold Coast, with Australia set to take on England this November,” said Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.
 
“After the success of last year’s Australia vs India match, this is another big win for our city and reinforces the Gold Coast’s reputation as a premier major sporting events destination.
 
It’s also a fantastic opportunity to welcome visitors from the UK, one of our most important international tourism markets and showcase everything our city has to offer.”

2026-27 INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE 
All times listed below are local 

NRMA Insurance Men’s Test Series v Bangladesh 
First Test: August 13 - 17, Marrara Stadium, Darwin, 10am  
Second Test: August 22 - 26, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 10am 

NRMA Insurance Women’s ODI Series v Bangladesh  
Friday, October 9: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 1.50pm (D/N) 
Sunday, October 11: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 1.50pm (D/N) 
Wednesday, October 14: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 1.50pm (D/N) 

NRMA Insurance Women’s T20I Series v Bangladesh  
Sunday, October 18: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 7.15pm (N) 
Tuesday, October 20: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 7.15pm (N) 
Thursday, October 22: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 7.15pm (N) 
 
Men’s ODI Series v England  
Friday, November 13: Perth Stadium, Perth, 11.30am (D/twilight) 
Sunday, November 15: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 2pm (D/N) 
Wednesday, November 18: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 2.30pm (D/N) 

Men’s T20I Series v England  
Saturday, November 21: MCG, Melbourne, 7.15pm (N) 
Tuesday, November 24: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast, 6.15pm (N) 
Friday, November 27: The Gabba, Brisbane, 6.15pm (N) 
Sunday, November 29: SCG, Sydney, 7.15pm (N) 
Wednesday, December 2: Manuka Oval, Canberra, 7.15pm (N) 

NRMA Insurance Men’s Test Series v New Zealand 
First Test: December 9 - 13, Perth Stadium, Perth, 10.20am 
Second Test: December 17 – 21: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 11am 
Third Test: December 26 – 30: MCG, Melbourne, 10.30am 
Fourth Test: January 4-8: SCG, Sydney, 10.30am 

NRMA Insurance Women’s T20I Series v New Zealand   
Sunday, February 21: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, 1.30pm (D) 
Wednesday, February 24: Manuka Oval, Canberra, 7.15pm (N) 
Friday, February 26: Junction Oval, Melbourne, 7.15pm (N) 

NRMA Insurance Women’s ODI Series v New Zealand   
Monday, March 1: Junction Oval, Melbourne, 2.50pm (D/N) 
Friday, March 5: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, 2.20pm (D/N) 
Sunday, March 7: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, 2.20pm (D/N) 

150th Anniversary Test Match 
March 11 – 15: MCG, Melbourne, 2.00pm (D/N)