TNT Sports and Channel 5 have secured broadcasting rights with Cricket Australia for England’s upcoming white-ball tour, New Zealand’s multi-format visits, and the historic 150th Anniversary Test Match, bringing extensive live coverage and free-to-air highlights to UK audiences this winter and spring.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Broadcasting Portfolio: The agreement consolidates TNT Sports’ winter cricket schedule, sitting alongside existing rights for India and New Zealand home fixtures.
- Public Access: Channel 5 will maintain terrestrial visibility through exclusive highlights packages on its main channel and streaming platform.
- Pricing Structure: Access to TNT Sports starts at £25.99 per month via the Standalone 12-month plan on HBO Max, alongside major TV platforms including Sky, EE TV, Prime Video, and Virgin Media.
England Men’s Limited-Overs and Test Fixtures
England’s white-ball tour begins in November with a three-match One Day International series across Perth, Adelaide, and Hobart. The schedule immediately transitions to a five-match T20 international campaign spanning Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra.
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The marquee fixture of the summer calendar arrives in March 2027. Australia and England will contest the 150th Anniversary Test Match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, commemorating a century and a half of Test cricket between the sport’s oldest rivalries.
Expanded International Schedule Across Australia
Beyond the England fixtures, TNT Sports will broadcast New Zealand men’s four-Test tour of Australia through December and January, featuring matches at Perth Stadium, the Adelaide Oval, the MCG, and the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The broadcasting schedule also extends to the women’s game. In March, live coverage will capture the three-match One Day International series between Australia’s women and their New Zealand counterparts across venues in Canberra and Melbourne.
| Series / Match | Opponent | Dates | Key Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s ODI Series | England | 13–18 November 2026 | Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Bellerive Oval |
| Men’s T20I Series | England | 21 November – 2 December 2026 | MCG, Gold Coast, The Gabba, SCG, Manuka Oval |
| Men’s Test Series | New Zealand | 9 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 | Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, MCG, SCG |
| Women’s ODI Series | New Zealand | 6–9 March 2027 | Manuka Oval, Junction Oval |
| 150th Anniversary Test | England | 11–15 March 2027 | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
Production plans for the matches involving England’s fixtures in Australia will be announced in due course by the broadcaster.
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