It’s Australian, it's Summer and it connects
This summer of cricket promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with the Ashes returning to home soil, world-class women’s internationals, and the best of the Big Bash League and WBBL lighting up grounds around the country
Summer of Cricket
Headlined by the ultimate rivalry in world sport – The Ashes, starting in Perth on 21 November – fans can also look forward to another thrilling season of the Big Bash League (from 14 December) and Women’s Big Bash League (from 9 November), along with a multi-format women’s series against India.
With new signing, Stuart Broad, who is fast becoming one of world cricket’s best commentators and analysts, alongside cricket’s #1 commentary team led by the game’s most astute commentator, Ricky Ponting, plus Aaron Finch, Alison Mitchell, Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer and many more, viewers will be treated to world-class commentary all summer long on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Seven’s Summer of Cricket lineup will also feature a strong slate of magazine programs, headlined by Unfiltered, which will make its cricket debut this season with five special cricket-themed episodes. Viewers can also look forward to two The Front Bar cricket specials in November, while James Brayshaw, Ricky Ponting and Aaron Finch will come together for a special Ashes Preview Show in November.
Rounding out Seven’s cricket magazine offering, The Spin returns for its eighth season, continuing to deliver sharp insights, fun features and behind-the-scenes access from across the Summer of Cricket.
Earlier this month, Cricket Australia launched the FAST channel Cricket Gold on 7plus Sport, featuring some of the game’s greatest matches and most iconic players.
The world’s first 24/7 FAST channel dedicated to cricket, Cricket Gold draws on Cricket Australia’s vast video archives to provide extensive coverage of the memorable encounters between the global superstars who entertained generations of fans and helped shape the modern game.
The Women’s International summer sees Australia face India across all formats, with T20s from 15 to 21 February, ODIs from 24 February to 1 March, and a Test match from 6 to 9 March.
The action doesn’t stop there: in 2026, Australia will host Bangladesh for a two-Test series, with venues and dates to be confirmed.
Australia rallies behind our teams and the Big Bash leagues
