The Study NT Top End T20 Series returns to Darwin from Friday 21 to Sunday 30 August 2026, bringing 30 matches across 10 days of T20 cricket to the Northern Territory.
Nine teams from Australia and around the world will compete across Darwin, bringing together international representatives, high-performance programs, Australian domestic teams and some of cricket’s brightest emerging talent.
Each team will play six regular-round matches before the top four progress to Finals Day on Sunday 30 August.
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Tournament at a glance
- Dates: Friday 21 to Sunday 30 August 2026
- Location: Darwin, Northern Territory
- Teams: Nine
- Matches: 30
- Finals Day: Sunday 30 August at DXC Arena
- Individual match tickets: $10
- Season Pass: $40, excluding Finals Day
- Finals Day Pass: $15
- Children under 18: Free entry
The Teams
The 2026 tournament will feature:
- Nepal National Cricket Team
- Bangladesh High Performance Team
- New Zealand A
- HH Kingsmen Academy
- ACT Comets
- Cricket Victoria
- Adelaide Strikers
- Hobart Hurricanes
- NT Strike
Travelling squads and player announcements will be released ahead of the tournament.
Tickets
All tickets must be purchased through Ticketebo. QR codes will be displayed at each venue for supporters wishing to purchase tickets at the gate.
Season Pass: $40
Access every regular-round match from Friday 21 to Saturday 29 August. Finals Day is not included.
Individual match tickets: $10
Tickets are available for individual regular-round matches.
Purchase individual match tickets
Finals Day Pass: $15
Access both semi-finals and the Grand Final on Sunday 30 August.
Children and young people under 18 receive free entry throughout the tournament, including Finals Day.
Finals Format
Each team will play six regular-round matches, with the top four progressing to Finals Day:
- First v fourth
- Second v third
- Semi-final winners progress to the Grand Final
Both semi-finals and the Grand Final will be played on Sunday 30 August at DXC Arena.
Where to Watch
The Series will be broadcast and streamed across Australia and selected international markets.
Australia – 7plus
New Zealand – NZC YouTube Channel
India – FanCode & FanCode App
Bangladesh – T Sports
Pakistan – Tamasha
Middle East and North Africa – MYCO
Nepal – DGo
Sri Lanka – Styx Sports
United States and Canada – Willow Sports
United Kingdom – Apex Sports (via Sports Central Official, Sports TV Network, Sports Insider Plus and Sportshub Play)
Afghanistan – Styx Sports
Rest of the World – Apex Sports (via Sports Central Official, Sports TV Network, Sports Insider Plus and Sportshub Play)
Match-by-match broadcast and streaming details will be available closer to the tournament.
Tournament Venues
DXC Arena
155 Abala Road, Marrara
The home of NT Cricket will host regular-round matches and Finals Day, including the Grand Final.
DXC Arena 2
Located alongside DXC Arena within the Marrara sporting precinct, DXC Arena 2 will host selected regular-round and Finals Day matches.
TIO Stadium
70 Abala Road, Marrara
Spectator entry for tournament matches will be through the Bonson Gates.
Gardens Oval
66 Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens
Located close to Darwin’s city centre and the Mindil Beach precinct.
Gerry Wood Oval
20 Bees Creek Road, Freds Pass
Gerry Wood Oval will host NT Strike v Adelaide Strikers on Sunday 23 August. Entry to this match is free.
Match-day information
Gates are scheduled to open one hour before each match.
Food and drinks will be available at tournament venues, with halal and multicultural options offered at selected matches. Vendors and menus will vary between venues and fixtures.
For ticketing, entry conditions and other match-day information, visit the Ticketebo event page.