Planning a trip to Perth for cricket in the 2026-27 summer? Perth Stadium and the WACA Ground will host international cricket, BBL, WBBL, Sheffield Shield, WNCL and One-Day Cup matches, with Metro Hotel Perth City and Metro Hotel Perth offering convenient accommodation, free onsite parking and public transport nearby.
Cricket fans have plenty to look forward to in Perth during the 2026-27 summer, with international cricket, the Big Bash, Sheffield Shield and domestic one-day competitions bringing a busy season of matches to the city.
For visitors travelling to Perth for the cricket, Metro Hotels in Perth offer two convenient accommodation options – Metro Hotel Perth City and Metro Hotel Perth – with easy access to the WACA Ground, Perth Stadium and the Perth CBD.
From major internationals at Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium) to traditional domestic cricket at the WACA Ground, Perth is one of the best places in Australia to enjoy a summer of cricket.
Perth Stadium will again take centre stage for some of the biggest matches of the Australian summer.
Australia meets England in the first Men’s ODI of the series on 13 November 2026, before Test cricket returns in December. The West Test between Australia and New Zealand begins on 9 December and will open the four-Test Trans-Tasman series.
Cricket fans planning a trip to Perth can visit the Perth Stadium website for venue information, transport advice, facilities and match-day details, while the latest fixtures, tickets and cricket news can be found through Cricket.com.au.
The summer cricket calendar will also feature plenty of Big Bash action, with the Perth Scorchers competing across the WBBL and BBL seasons.
For visitors looking for BBL accommodation in Perth or travelling to see the Scorchers, staying close to the city makes it easy to combine a day or night at the cricket with Perth’s restaurants, attractions and Swan River precinct.
The WACA Ground remains an important part of the Perth cricket season, hosting Western Australia’s Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup fixtures.
The 2026-27 domestic season begins with One-Day Cup matches at the WACA Ground in September, followed by Sheffield Shield cricket from October. Perth Stadium will also host WA v Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield from 23-26 November.
Women’s domestic cricket, including the WNCL, also adds to the season, giving cricket fans even more opportunities to see leading Australian players in action.
For information about matches, facilities, tours and the history of one of Australian cricket’s most famous venues, visit the WACA website.
For accommodation near the WACA Ground, Metro Hotel Perth City is particularly convenient. Located on Hay Street in East Perth, the hotel is approximately 700 metres from the WACA, around an 8-minute walk. Perth Stadium is approximately 3.8 kilometres away, with convenient road and public transport connections.
Public transport is available directly outside the hotel, and guests also have access to free onsite parking, making it a practical option whether travelling by car or using public transport.
Its central location also provides easy access to the Perth CBD, Swan River and surrounding restaurants and attractions.
Metro Hotel Perth in South Perth is another convenient option for cricket accommodation in Perth. The WACA Ground is approximately 3.7 kilometres away, around a 6-minute drive, while Perth Stadium is approximately 5 kilometres away, around an 8 to 10-minute drive depending on traffic.
Public transport is available directly outside the hotel, and free onsite parking is available for guests, providing flexibility for match-day travel.
With comfortable rooms and a South Perth location close to the Swan River, it provides a convenient base for cricket fans planning a weekend or longer stay in Perth.
Whether you are travelling for a Test match, an ODI, BBL or WBBL game, or following Western Australia through the Sheffield Shield, WNCL or One-Day Cup, the 2026-27 Perth cricket season offers plenty of reasons to plan a visit.
Check Cricket.com.au for the latest cricket fixtures and ticket information, visit the WACA Ground website for matches and venue information, and head to the Perth Stadium website for event and transport details before match day.
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