Sky has confirmed an agreement to broadcast the BLACKCAPS’ upcoming tour of Bangladesh, ensuring New Zealand cricket fans won’t miss a ball as international cricket adds to Sky Sport’s Big Weekend from this Friday.
The agreement covers the BLACKCAPS tour beginning 17 April, which comprises of three One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals. The tour gets underway with the first ODI on Friday on Sky Sport 1followed by a full schedule of white‑ball cricket through to 2 May.
As part of the agreement, Sky will also deliver coverage of two further men’s international tours hosted by Bangladesh
* Pakistan Men’s Tour of Bangladesh – two Tests in May 2026
* Australia Men’s Tour of Bangladesh – featuring three ODIs and three T20 Internationals across June 2026
Together, the tours provide New Zealand audiences with access to some of world cricket’s leading nations, competing in challenging sub‑continental conditions.
Gary Burchett, Head of Sport Content at Sky, said:“We know there’s strong interest from fans in following the BLACKCAPS on key international tours, and we’re pleased to be bringing this series from Bangladesh to Sky audiences, particularly with the first match just days away.
“With Sky set to take on the NZC rights from October, this tour, along with the added Pakistan and Australia series, builds real depth — more top-tier cricket, across formats, in conditions that test the very best.”
Sky NZ is pleased to be partnering with Trans Group (the Global Media Rights Holders) for the series along with their Bangladesh partners TSports (the official Bangladesh Cricket Board media rights holders).
Coverage for the BLACKCAPS first ODI against Bangladesh starts from 5pm Friday 17 April on Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now & Sky Go.
