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Boxing Day Test
The Test cricket match that starts at the MCG on 26 December each year; Australia play New Zealand in 2026.
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OrganiserCricket Australia
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Cricket Australia schedules a Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting on Boxing Day each summer. The 2026 match against New Zealand runs from 26 to 30 December with a 10.30am start.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 to 30 December 2026 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2027 | 26 to 30 December 2027 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 26 to 30 December 2028 | Australia | Same date every year |
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