Five Nights at the SCG. One Base in the City.

Australia and New Zealand meet at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the 2027 NRMA Insurance Pink Test, Monday 4 to Friday 8 January. It’s the fourth and final Test of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series — Perth, Adelaide and the MCG come first.

Planning to catch more than one day? Base yourself at Novotel Sydney City Centre and get to the SCG in about twenty-five minutes, no car needed.

The Stay, Not the Ticket

One bus or light rail to Moore Park. A ten-minute walk to Wynyard for everything else.

Five nights of city rates beats five nights of ground-adjacent ones. Get to the SCG in twenty-five minutes, then spend the rest of the trip somewhere worth eating.

Four of the five nights fall midweek. Book early, New Zealand supporters already are.

Getting to the SCG

Bus or light rail from the city, no car needed. Light rail runs from the CBD to Moore Park in under half an hour, with extra services timed around major matches.

Walk from the hotel to Wynyard in ten minutes for the rest of Sydney. Trains, ferries and the CBD are on your doorstep for the days either side of play.

More to Do in Sydney That Week

The Sydney Festival runs from 7 to 25 January, overlapping the whole Test. Australia Day falls later in the month too, so early January is worth stretching into a longer Sydney stay.

Pink Test Sydney: Your Questions Answered

When is the 2027 Pink Test in Sydney?
Monday 4 to Friday 8 January 2027, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Where are the best hotels near SCG for the Pink Test?
Novotel Sydney City Centre sits 3.5km from the ground, about 20 to 25 minutes by bus or light rail, with no car needed over the five-day Test.
Where to stay for the New Year’s Test in Sydney?
A CBD base near Wynyard puts you a short ride from the SCG and within walking distance of the rest of the city on the days in between.
Is the Pink Test in Sydney in December or January?
January. The Pink Test is played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It’s a different fixture to the Boxing Day Test, which is played at the MCG in Melbourne.
How far is Novotel Sydney City Centre from the SCG?
Approximately 3.5km, around 20 to 25 minutes by bus or light rail. Worth checking against a live mapping service closer to your travel date.
Do I need a car to get to the SCG from the Sydney CBD?
No. Bus and light rail both run from the city centre to Moore Park, with extra services around major matches.
What else is on in Sydney during Pink Test week?
The Sydney Festival runs 7 to 25 January, and Australia Day falls later in the month, making early January a good time to extend your stay.

Ready to lock in Pink Test week?
January books out fast on Test week, and New Zealand supporters are already searching for a city base. Reserve yours before they do.