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Boxing Day Test 2026: Start Times & Where to Watch
The 2026 Boxing Day Test is Australia v New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the third match of a four-Test series for the Trans-Tasman Trophy. Play is scheduled from Saturday 26 December to Wednesday 30 December, with the first ball at 10:30 AM AEDT each day, which is 12:30 PM in New Zealand, 11:30 PM GMT the evening before in the UK and 6:30 PM ET on Christmas Day in the US. In Australia every men's Test is live on Seven and 7plus and on Fox Cricket and Kayo.
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Start times where you are
| Event | New York | Los Angeles | London | Central Europe | Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Australia v New Zealand (Boxing Day) | 6:30 PM EST (Fri 25 Dec) | 3:30 PM PST (Fri 25 Dec) | 11:30 PM GMT (Fri 25 Dec) | 12:30 AM CET | 10:30 AM AEDT |
| Day 2 | 6:30 PM EST (Sat 26 Dec) | 3:30 PM PST (Sat 26 Dec) | 11:30 PM GMT (Sat 26 Dec) | 12:30 AM CET | 10:30 AM AEDT |
| Day 3 | 6:30 PM EST (Sun 27 Dec) | 3:30 PM PST (Sun 27 Dec) | 11:30 PM GMT (Sun 27 Dec) | 12:30 AM CET | 10:30 AM AEDT |
| Day 4 | 6:30 PM EST (Mon 28 Dec) | 3:30 PM PST (Mon 28 Dec) | 11:30 PM GMT (Mon 28 Dec) | 12:30 AM CET | 10:30 AM AEDT |
| Day 5 (if needed) | 6:30 PM EST (Tue 29 Dec) | 3:30 PM PST (Tue 29 Dec) | 11:30 PM GMT (Tue 29 Dec) | 12:30 AM CET | 10:30 AM AEDT |
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Frequently asked questions
- What time does Boxing Day Test 2026: Australia v New Zealand start?
- Day 1: Australia v New Zealand (Boxing Day) starts at 6:30 PM EST in New York on Fri 25 Dec and 11:30 PM GMT in the UK on Fri 25 Dec. Day 2 starts at 6:30 PM EST in New York on Sat 26 Dec and 11:30 PM GMT in the UK on Sat 26 Dec. Day 3 starts at 6:30 PM EST in New York on Sun 27 Dec and 11:30 PM GMT in the UK on Sun 27 Dec. Day 4 starts at 6:30 PM EST in New York on Mon 28 Dec and 11:30 PM GMT in the UK on Mon 28 Dec. Day 5 (if needed) starts at 6:30 PM EST in New York on Tue 29 Dec and 11:30 PM GMT in the UK on Tue 29 Dec. The table on this page lists the same start in 5 regions.
- Where is Boxing Day Test 2026: Australia v New Zealand held?
- Boxing Day Test 2026: Australia v New Zealand is held at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Australia. You do not have to be there to watch it: the city guides on this page cover Cricket pubs in 12 cities.
- What channel is Boxing Day Test 2026: Australia v New Zealand on, and where can I stream it?
- In Australia: Seven and 7plus, Fox Cricket and Kayo. Bars carry the feed their own subscription allows, so check with the venue before you go.
- Where can I watch Boxing Day Test 2026: Australia v New Zealand near me?
- Explore your options: explore Cricket pubs in 12 city guides; use the live map to find venues in your city. Confirm this event's screening with the venue before you go.
Updated November 12, 2026.