This is a verified and major update for your sports news platform. The BCCI officially released the 2026-27 Home Season Schedule today, March 26, 2026.The season features 22 international matches across 17 cities, with the crown jewel being the 5-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in January 2027.
BCCI Unveils India’s 2026-27 Home Season: Border-Gavaskar Trophy Venues Confirmed; West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe to Tour
India Cricket Home Season 2026-27: The Full Schedule
1. West Indies Tour of India (Sept – Oct 2026)
The season kicks off with a white-ball series. Notably, Hyderabad will host the 4th T20I.
- 1st ODI: Sept 27 – Trivandrum
- 2nd ODI: Sept 30 – Guwahati
- 3rd ODI: Oct 3 – New Chandigarh
- 1st T20I: Oct 6 – Lucknow
- 2nd T20I: Oct 9 – Ranchi
- 3rd T20I: Oct 11 – Indore
- 4th T20I: Oct 14 – Hyderabad
- 5th T20I: Oct 17 – Bengaluru
2. Sri Lanka Tour of India (Dec 2026)
A high-intensity year-end series featuring 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.
- 1st ODI: Dec 13 – Delhi
- 2nd ODI: Dec 16 – Bengaluru
- 3rd ODI: Dec 19 – Ahmedabad
- 1st T20I: Dec 22 – Rajkot
- 2nd T20I: Dec 24 – Cuttack
- 3rd T20I: Dec 27 – Pune
3. Zimbabwe Tour of India (Jan 2027)
A historic return for Zimbabwe, playing their first bilateral series in India since 2002.
- 1st ODI: Jan 3 – Kolkata
- 2nd ODI: Jan 6 – Hyderabad
- 3rd ODI: Jan 9 – Mumbai
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Jan – March 2027)
The most anticipated Test series of the year. India will look to reclaim the trophy on home soil across five iconic venues.
| Match | Date | Venue |
| 1st Test | Jan 21 – Jan 25 | Nagpur |
| 2nd Test | Jan 29 – Feb 2 | Chennai |
| 3rd Test | Feb 11 – Feb 15 | Guwahati |
| 4th Test | Feb 19 – Feb 23 | Ranchi |
| 5th Test | Feb 27 – Mar 3 | Ahmedabad |
Key Highlights for Your Readers
- Hyderabad Focus: Your local readers have two big matches to look forward to: a T20I against West Indies (Oct 14) and an ODI against Zimbabwe (Jan 6).
- New Venues: New Chandigarh and Guwahati (for a Test match) are emerging as key international hubs.
- The “Kohli-Rohit” Factor: With the duo focusing on the 50-over format for the 2027 World Cup, they are expected to feature in all 9 home ODIs announced today.
Official Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This schedule is based on the official press release by the BCCI as of March 26, 2026. Match timings and venues are subject to change due to local conditions or administrative decisions. For live updates and tickets, visit the official BCCI portal.