By Victoria Hamilton 
New Zealand hosts the West Indies in a blockbuster multi-format series from November 5 to December 22, 2025. The tour features five T20Is, three ODIs, and a three-Test series, taking place across iconic cricket venues in Auckland, Nelson, Dunedin, Christchurch, Napier, Hamilton, Wellington, and Mount Maunganui.
The series kicks off with back-to-back T20Is in Auckland before moving to Nelson and Dunedin. The ODI leg will be contested in Christchurch, Napier, and Hamilton. After a warm-up match in Lincoln, the teams will battle in the Test arena, starting in Christchurch, followed by Wellington, and concluding in Mount Maunganui.
Fans can expect explosive batting from the West Indies’ power-hitters and disciplined Kiwi bowling, alongside fascinating red-ball contests in the Test matches.
West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025/26 – Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time | GMT Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | 1st T20I (N) | Auckland | 7:15 PM | 6:15 AM |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 2nd T20I (N) | Auckland | 7:15 PM | 6:15 AM |
| 09 Nov 2025 | 3rd T20I | Nelson | 1:15 PM | 12:15 AM |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 4th T20I | Nelson | 1:15 PM | 12:15 AM |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 5th T20I | Dunedin | 1:15 PM | 12:15 AM |
| 16 Nov 2025 | 1st ODI (D/N) | Christchurch | 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 2nd ODI (D/N) | Napier | 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 22 Nov 2025 | 3rd ODI (D/N) | Hamilton | 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 26–28 Nov 2025 | Tour Match | Lincoln | 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 02–06 Dec 2025 | 1st Test | Christchurch | 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10–14 Dec 2025 | 2nd Test | Wellington | 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 18–22 Dec 2025 | 3rd Test | Mount Maunganui | 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
Tim Douglas