The Black Ferns will play Australia on the Sunshine Coast on April 25 - the first Test between the nations to be held on Anzac Day.
The historic match will be part of the Pacific Four Series and the first of two O’Reilly Cup Tests this year.
New Zealand’s rivalry with Australia in women’s rugby began in 1994, marked by the inaugural Test match between the two nations.
Since then, the sides have played each other 29 times, including three matches at Women’s Rugby World Cups. Australia have never beaten New Zealand in a 15-aside women's rugby match.
New Zealand Rugby's general manager of professional rugby and performance Chris Lendrum said: "The O’Reilly Cup rivalry between New Zealand and Australia already carries a deep, historic significance.
"To mark it by playing on Anzac Day adds an extra special element to an occasion women’s rugby fans will already be excited by.
"We can't wait to see fans get behind the Black Ferns in 2026 like they did during last year's World Cup, by showing their support in-stadia and watching live on TV from back home."
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said: "The eternal bond between Australia and New Zealand was forged on the first Anzac Day.
"More than neighbours, we are family, with shared values and ideals that have only strengthened through the years.
"We are therefore honoured to welcome the Black Ferns to our shores this ANZAC Day for a first-of-its-kind Test match between our two great nations at Sunshine Coast Stadium."
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