The BCCI announced India’s packed home schedule for the 2026-27 season on Thursday. The men’s team will play 22 international matches across 17 venues starting September 2026. The calendar features tours from West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia. A blockbuster five match Test series against Australia headlines the season, running from January to February 2027.
India 2026-27 Home Season Full Breakdown
The season kicks off with West Indies visiting for a white ball tour starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram. The tour includes five ODIs and three T20Is running until October 17. Sri Lanka follow with three ODIs and three T20Is from December 13 to 27.
Zimbabwe then tour for a three match ODI series in January before Australia arrive for the marquee five Test series from January 21 to February 27.
| Series | Opponent | Format | Matches | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Indies | 5 ODIs, 3 T20Is | 8 | Sep 27 to Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | 6 | Dec 13 to Dec 27, 2026 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 3 ODIs | 3 | January 2027 |
| 4 | Australia | 5 Tests | 5 | Jan 21 to Feb 27, 2027 |
Key Takeaways From India’s Home Calendar
India will play nine ODIs at home across the season. The West Indies series carries extra significance as it will be India’s first home assignment after the IPL 2026 season. The five Test series against Australia stands out as the highlight. Australia toured India in 2023 for a four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. This time the contest expands to five Tests spread across more than a month.
The use of 17 different venues signals the BCCI’s intent to take international cricket to more cities across the country. Further details on specific venues and match dates are expected in the coming days.
