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New Zealand announced the schedule of the three-match Test series against England which is slated to be held in November and December.

"In the past, there's often been a lot of talk in New Zealand about the popularity of Test cricket - without that translating into ticket sales or viewership numbers," NZC chief executive Scott Weenink said.

"The difference over the past summer, and in terms of the upcoming Tests against England, is that the interest is being converted to bums on seats and is driving record viewership numbers,"

"We're looking forward to that continuing over the upcoming summer, and to welcoming the England team and their fans to the Tests, and of course all the Kiwi-based supporters as well," he added.

The first Test will start at Hagley Oval on November 28, followed by the second at the Basin Reserve on December 6 and the third at Seddon Park on December 14. These matches are part of the World Test Championship.

England, coached by former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, previously toured for two Tests in February 2023, which were not part of the WTC.

New Zealand won the second Test by one run to level the series.