Nando Pijnaker of New Zealand is challenged by Mitchell Duke of Australia. Photo: Photosport
The Soccer Ashes trophy will be contested over two games in September, with the All Whites and Socceroos to square off in Canberra and Auckland.
Holders Australia will host the first match at Canberra's GIO Stadium on September 5, followed four days later by a clash at Auckland's Go Media Stadium.
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley said his team would be determined to restore some trans-Tasman pride, as well as continue their buildup for next year's FIFA World Cup.
New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley and striker Chris Wood. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
"Any opportunity to play Australia is special and this series is something I know the team are really excited about," Bazeley said.
"To play for a historic trophy and national pride brings an extra element to these games, but it is also ideal preparation for the FIFA World Cup with both teams now confirmed to be at the tournament next year.
"After their breakout A-League men season, it is also great to be playing the New Zealand game at Go Media Stadium, the home of Auckland FC, and we hope to see all of the fans there to support the team and bring the trophy home."
The All Whites will come into the series in good form having finished second at the recent Canadian Shield tournament in Toronto where they defeated African champions Côte d'Ivoire, the highest ranked side they have beaten in over 10 years.
The Soccer Ashes concept was revived two years ago, having not been contested between the trans-Tasman rivals since 1954 after once-lost trophy was rediscovered.
Australia won the one-off match 2-0 in London to retain the silverware, scoring goals through Mitchell Duke and Jackson Irvine.
Australian captain Mat Ryan with the Soccer Ashes Trophy. Photo: Photosport
The Soccer Ashes trophy contains the ashes of cigars smoked by Australian captain Alex Gibb and New Zealand captain George Campbell following the first match between the two nations in Australia in June 1923.
Built by New Zealand trophy maker Harry Mayer in 1923 using a combination of rewarewa and Australian maple, the Soccer Ashes are held in a silver-plated razor case that was carried by Queensland Football Association Secretary Private William Fisher at the 1915 landing of Gallipoli during World War One.
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