The wait is over – the Cricket Nation pre-sale is now live!
Pre-sale tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a monumental all-format series against India. Cricket Nation members get exclusive access and 15% off the first release of tickets.
NZC is urging cricket fans to act swiftly if they want the chance to see the BLACKCAPS face India in one of the 12 matches scheduled across October and November.
The India tour, running October 22 to December 1, is the largest inbound tour in NZC history by match count, with five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests across five regions.
The tour starts in Christchurch with two T20Is at Hagley Oval, before moving onto Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton for the remaining three T20Is. The action returns to Auckland for the first of the ODIs, followed by matches in Wellington, Hamilton, and two in Tauranga. The tour concludes with two tests in Wellington and Christchurch.
Demand for India tours of New Zealand has historically been high and with the rivalry between the two sides only getting stronger – there’s real excitement ahead of India’s return to Aotearoa for the first time since 2022.
With more than double the matches this time around and the prospect of sold-out crowds across the board – NZC is bracing to set a new attendance record for an in-bound tour – targeting in excess of 150,000 tickets to be snapped up.
With so much interest and demand in the India tour – NZC Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Glenn Critchley encouraged fans to get organised now to avoid missing out.
“It simply doesn’t get bigger in the world of sport than the Indian men’s cricket team coming to town,” he said.
“We are fully expecting this blockbuster tour to be a sell out and our message to fans is to be prepared to avoid disappointment.
“We all know Kiwis are pretty laid-back when it comes to purchasing in advance, especially for a summer sport – but this tour shapes as something quite different in terms of demand exceeding supply.”
Critchley pointed to incredible recent rivalry between the two sides, the super-star power of the Indian players, and the highly-engaged Kiwi-Indian diaspora, as key drivers behind the demand.
“When you mention names like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma, along with 15-year-old superstar sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – this really will be a box office spectacle.
“The BLACKCAPS of course are in good form following their historic away Test series win over England and their recent ODI series victory in the Caribbean – so it’s shaping as a cracking tour that fans will not want to miss.
“There’s nothing quite like a cricket match involving India and it’s something all Kiwis should get to experience.”
The home summer of cricket doesn’t stop there, with the WHITE FERNS hosting Bangladesh women in December, and the BLACKCAPS hosting Sri Lanka in an all-format series when they return from their four-match Test series in Australia in January.
Fans can get priority access and discounts on tickets at Cricket Nation today.
Get first access to a huge summer of international cricket at Saxton Oval in Whakatū Nelson, featuring:
✨ WHITE FERNS v Bangladesh – T20s on 10th & 12th December
🔥 BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka – T20s on 29th & 31st January
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BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka – 2 Match Pass – Nelson
The BLACKCAPS head to Saxton Oval over Nelson Anniversary Weekend, and you can be there for two action-packed encounters against Sri Lanka.
Get behind the BLACKCAPS as they take on a dangerous Sri Lankan side in what promises to be a fantastic series of cricket. Expect explosive batting, world-class bowling, stunning catches and plenty of edge-of-your-seat moments as both teams battle it out.
With a two-match bundle, you can experience all the action at Saxton Oval and make the most of this exciting home series.
Two matches. One unforgettable series. Twice the BLACKCAPS action.
Fri 29 Jan 2027
Saxton Oval, Stoke, Nelson
29/01/2027 4:00:00 PM
Sun 31 Jan 2027
Saxton Oval, Stoke, Nelson
31/01/2027 1:00:00 PM
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WHITE FERNS v Bangladesh – T20 tickets
The summer. The excitement. The WHITE FERNS.
Get behind the WHITE FERNS as they take on Bangladesh in a blockbuster series this December featuring three T20Is and three ODIs right in your backyard.
With Christmas just around the corner, there’s no better way to get into the summer spirit than with world-class women’s cricket, big moments and plenty of action. Bring the family, grab your mates and cheer on the WHITE FERNS as they battle it out against Bangladesh.
This summer, cricket is coming to your backyard.
Secure your seats now and be there for the action before Christmas!
Saxton Oval, Stoke, Nelson
Thu 10 Dec 2026 4:00pm
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Saxton Oval, Stoke, Nelson
Sat 12 Dec 2026 1:00pm
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