How to watch Australia men's cricket in 2026-27, free and paid
By Billy AyoPublished Updated
Australia's four Tests against New Zealand and the 150th Anniversary Test are free on Seven and 7plus, while the England ODIs and T20Is and the India Tests are paid only. Here is every match with its AEDT start and channel.
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Australia men's cricket is free on Seven and 7plus for the four Tests against New Zealand (from Wednesday 9 December), the 150th Anniversary Test in March and 34 of the 44 BBL|16 matches. It is paid only for the England ODIs and T20Is (from Friday 13 November), the India Tests (from 21 January) and the South Africa tour, which finished on 31 October. Paid means Kayo from $29.99 a month, or Foxtel. The next match is the first ODI against England in Perth, at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday 13 November.
Is Australia men's cricket free to watch in 2026-27?
Partly. Seven and 7plus have every men's home Test, but not the white-ball series against England. Cricket Australia's deals with Seven and Foxtel both run to the 2030-31 season, so this split is the same for the next few summers.
| Free on Seven and 7plus | Paid only (Kayo and Foxtel) |
|---|---|
| Four Tests v New Zealand | Three ODIs v England |
| 150th Anniversary Test v England | Five T20Is v England |
| 34 of 44 BBL|16 matches | Five Tests in India |
| All four BBL|16 finals | South Africa tour (finished) |
| Women's home internationals | 10 BBL|16 matches |
Australia men's cricket schedule 2026-27: times and channels
Times are Sydney time (AEDT), with local time in brackets where it differs.
| Match | Date | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI v England, Perth Stadium | Fri 13 Nov | 2:30pm (11:30am AWST) | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 2nd ODI, Adelaide Oval | Sun 15 Nov | 2:30pm (2pm ACDT) | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 3rd ODI, Hobart | Wed 18 Nov | 2:30pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 1st T20I, MCG | Sat 21 Nov | 7:15pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 2nd T20I, Gold Coast | Tue 24 Nov | 7:15pm (6:15pm AEST) | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 3rd T20I, The Gabba | Fri 27 Nov | 7:15pm (6:15pm AEST) | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 4th T20I, SCG | Sun 29 Nov | 7:15pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 5th T20I, Manuka Oval, Canberra | Wed 2 Dec | 7:15pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 1st Test v New Zealand, Perth Stadium | Wed 9 to Sun 13 Dec | 1:20pm (10:20am AWST) | Seven, 7plus, Kayo, Foxtel |
| 2nd Test, Adelaide Oval | Thu 17 to Mon 21 Dec | 11:30am (11am ACDT) | Seven, 7mate, 7plus, Kayo, Foxtel |
| 3rd Test (Boxing Day), MCG | Sat 26 to Wed 30 Dec | 10:30am | Seven, 7mate, 7plus, Kayo, Foxtel |
| 4th Test, SCG | Mon 4 to Fri 8 Jan | 10:30am | Seven, 7mate, 7plus, Kayo, Foxtel |
| 1st Test v India, Nagpur | 21 to 25 Jan | 3pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 2nd Test, Chennai | 29 Jan to 2 Feb | 3pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 3rd Test, Guwahati | 11 to 15 Feb | 3pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 4th Test, Ranchi (venue may change) | 19 to 23 Feb | 3pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 5th Test, Ahmedabad | 27 Feb to 3 Mar | 3pm | Kayo, Foxtel |
| 150th Anniversary Test v England (day-night, pink ball), MCG | Thu 11 to Mon 15 Mar | 2pm | Seven, 7plus, Kayo, Foxtel |
Whether Seven shows any India Test has not been confirmed, so we list Kayo and Foxtel. There is no Test at the Gabba this summer. For the Boxing Day Test, see our Australia v New Zealand guide.
What time does Seven's Test coverage start?
Seven's coverage starts before the first ball. Per TV Central, it begins at 12pm AEDT on day one in Perth, 10:30am in Adelaide and 9:30am at the MCG and SCG. The first Test is on Channel 7 and 7plus, and Tests 2 to 4 are on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus. Brendon McCullum joins Seven's commentary for the New Zealand series and Stuart Broad for the 150th Anniversary Test. Check Seven's own guide for the day.
How to watch Australia cricket on your phone, TV or for free
Free: turn on Seven, or open 7plus, which is free, on your phone, TV or laptop. That covers the Tests and the BBL matches Seven has.
Paid: open Kayo through the button on this page, choose Standard ($29.99 a month, 1 screen, HD) or Premium ($45.99 a month, 2 screens, 4K on selected events), and watch on your TV, phone or laptop. Kayo's own page shows no traditional free trial, so check the offer at sign-up. Foxtel has the same matches on Fox Cricket.
What about the BBL and women's cricket?
The BBL|16 season runs from 12 December to 26 January. Seven shows 34 of the 44 matches free, and every match is on Kayo and Foxtel: see our BBL guide and BBL fixtures. Women's home internationals are all free on Seven and 7plus, and the WBBL|12 guide lists the 43 matches. For the England series, see our ODIs and T20Is guide. The cricket hub and summer overview cover everything else.
Frequently asked questions
Is Australia men's cricket on free-to-air TV?
The four home Tests against New Zealand and the 150th Anniversary Test are free on Seven and 7plus, as are 34 of the 44 BBL|16 matches. The England ODIs and T20Is, the India Tests and the South Africa tour are on Kayo and Foxtel only.
Is cricket on 7plus?
Yes. Every men's home Test is on 7plus, along with Seven's women's internationals and 34 of the 44 BBL|16 matches. 7plus is free.
Where can I watch the England ODIs and T20Is in Australia?
On Kayo and Foxtel, not on Seven. The first ODI is at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday 13 November in Perth, and the last of the five T20Is is on Wednesday 2 December in Canberra.
What time do the Tests against New Zealand start?
In AEDT, the Perth Test starts at 1:20pm, the Adelaide Test at 11:30am and the Boxing Day and SCG Tests at 10:30am. Per TV Central, Seven's coverage starts earlier: 12pm on day one in Perth, 10:30am in Adelaide and 9:30am at the MCG and SCG.
Is the 150th Anniversary Test free to watch?
Yes, it is free on Seven and 7plus. The day-night Test against England starts at 2pm AEDT on Thursday 11 March 2027 at the MCG.
Where can I watch the India Tests?
On Kayo and Foxtel. The five Tests run from 21 January to 3 March 2027 and start at 3pm AEDT, and we have not confirmed that Seven shows any of them.
Can I watch Australia cricket on my phone?
Yes. 7plus is free for the matches Seven shows, and Kayo works on a TV, phone or laptop for the rest. Kayo Standard is $29.99 a month and Premium is $45.99 a month, and its own page shows no traditional free trial.
Sources
- Cricket Australia: broadcast partners, Seven and Foxtel
- Cricket Australia: 2026-27 summer schedule, Tests, ODIs and T20Is with start times
- Cricket Australia: international season schedule release
- ECB: England men's white-ball tour of Australia fixtures
- Cricket Australia: Australia v India Test series 2027 schedule and venues
- TV Central: Seven's 2026-27 cricket schedule and Test coverage start times
- TV Central: Seven's upfront, Brendon McCullum and Stuart Broad on commentary (22 Oct 2026)
- Cricket Australia: BBL|16 fixture, 44 matches from 12 December
- Finder: Kayo plans and prices, no traditional free trial (21 Oct 2026)