England will play a test against the Black Caps at the University Oval next March, with a warm-up game beforehand in Queenstown.
Otago Cricket Association chief executive Ross Dykes said getting the five-day test was the "feather in the cap of the University Oval".
"I think it's the ultimate, in terms of international matches. England is the home of cricket. And not only do we get a top-quality cricket team, with all its great history, but we get the Barmy Army and the sort of support it offers," Mr Dykes said.
The first test of the series will start at the University Oval on Wednesday, March 6.
The warm-up game for the test series will be played in Queenstown, from February 27 to March 2, with England playing a New Zealand XI.
The second test will be played at the Basin Reserve andthe final test at Eden Park, which last hosted a test in 2006.
England last played a test in Dunedin in 1966, at Carisbrook. It ended in a draw.
Mr Dykes said some infrastructure work would be done to enhance the University Oval but he was confident the ground would be in top shape for the test.
At least 2400 English fans are expected to make the trip to New Zealand, he said. The ground would have a capacity of 5400, and some additional seating would be required.
About 40 members of the print media and 20 photographers were expected.
With the game in Queenstown, English cricketers and supporters would be in Otago for up to two weeks, which Mr Dykes said was a huge bonus.
The University Oval has hosted four tests in the last five seasons: Bangladesh, the West Indies, Pakistan and South Africa.
