One of cricket's greatest rivalries is coming to your backyard. India Tour of New Zealand 2026 has been officially confirmed by the BCCI, with the full schedule spanning five T20 Internationals, five One Day Internationals, and two Test matches across October, November, and December 2026. The tour visits six venues across the country, from Christchurch in the south to Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Mount Maunganui.

Whether you are a Black Caps supporter ready to back the home side or a cricket fan keen to watch some of the best players in the world up close, this is one of the biggest cricket tours New Zealand has hosted in years — and tickets are expected to go fast.

Full Schedule: India Tour of New Zealand 2026

T20 Internationals

One Day Internationals

Test Matches

About the Tour

The India Tour of New Zealand 2026 is a full-format series covering all three formats across six weeks, announced by the BCCI via their official channels. It is among the most anticipated bilateral cricket series on the 2026 international calendar and one of the biggest tours New Zealand has hosted in recent years.

India arrives as one of the most formidable sides in world cricket, with a squad packed with match-winners across all three formats. The Black Caps, playing at home across some of their most beloved grounds, will be looking to make full use of familiar conditions. From the first T20I at Hagley Oval to the final day of the Christchurch Test, this promises to be a fiercely contested series from start to finish.

What to Expect from Each Format

T20Is: Five-Match Shootout Under Lights

The series kicks off with five T20 Internationals under lights across four cities, starting with back-to-back evening games at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. India are one of the most powerful T20 nations in the world, but the Black Caps have consistently shown they can match it with the best in the short format on home soil. Expect packed stands, big hitting, and a series that could go right down to the wire in Hamilton.

ODIs: The 50-Over Battle

The ODI series picks up straight after the T20Is and visits five grounds across New Zealand, finishing with back-to-back afternoon matches at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The 50-over format is where this rivalry has produced some of its most competitive cricket, and with World Cup positioning always in the background, every game carries extra weight for both sides.

Tests: The Ultimate Test of Character

The tour wraps up with two Test matches at two of New Zealand's most iconic venues. The Basin Reserve in Wellington is one of the most distinctive grounds in world cricket, while Hagley Oval in Christchurch has established itself as one of the best Test venues in the Southern Hemisphere. For fans of the traditional game, this is where the real battle is won and lost.

How to Get India vs Black Caps 2026 Tickets

Tickets for the India Tour of New Zealand 2026 are expected to sell out quickly across all formats. The T20Is under lights and the Test matches in particular are likely to attract strong demand from local fans and visiting supporters alike.

If you are looking to secure tickets for any match across the tour, Ticket Merchant has you covered. Browse available tickets for the India Tour of New Zealand 2026 and lock in your seats before they are gone.