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England cricket team schedule 2026: Check match list, team list, date, time, venues



England cricket team schedule (Source: AFP)England cricket team schedule (Source: AFP)

England’s men’s cricket team is set for an important year in 2026, with a packed international schedule that includes the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The year will test England across all formats as they aim to improve consistency after mixed results in 2025.

England's mixed results in 2025

England will enter 2026 after a challenging but competitive 2025 season. One of the highlights of the year was a hard-fought 2-2 Test series draw at home against India.

Later in the year, England travelled to Australia for the 2025–26 Ashes. The tour proved extremely difficult, especially early on, as England lost the first three Tests. However, the team showed character, securing a four-wicket victory in the fourth Test at Melbourne. 

In white-ball cricket, England enjoyed a more positive result. They secured series wins against the West Indies and managed a draw against South Africa in the T20I series. 

However, their T20I tour of India at the start of the year ended in disappointment, with England losing the five-match series 4-1.

The Ashes finale in January

England’s 2026 schedule begins with the final Test of the Ashes series against Australia. The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Sunday, January 4. This Test will give England the last chance to finish the Ashes on a stronger note after a tough tour.

White-ball tour of Sri Lanka

Following the Ashes, England will travel to Sri Lanka for a white-ball tour in January and February. The tour includes three ODIs and three T20Is.

The ODI series will be played entirely at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The first ODI takes place on Thursday, January 22, followed by the second on Saturday, January 24, and the third on Tuesday, January 27.

The T20I series then moves to Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. The first T20 will be played on Friday, January 30, with the second on Sunday, February 1, and the third on Tuesday, February 3.

This tour will be an important preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

One of the most significant events of England’s 2026 calendar is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held across India and Sri Lanka in February and March.

England will the campaign against Nepal on Sunday, February 8, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. They will then face the West Indies on Wednesday, February 11, also at the same stadium.

England’s third match is against Bangladesh on Saturday, February 14, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The final group game is against Italy on Monday, February 16.

Home summer begins with New Zealand Tests

England's attention will turn to a long and demanding home summer. The home season begins in June with a three-Test series against New Zealand.

The first Test will be played at Lord’s in London from Thursday, June 4 to Monday, June 8. The second Test follows at The Kia Oval from Wednesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 21. The third and final Test of the series will take place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham from Thursday, June 25.

India’s white-ball tour in July

In July, England will host India for a major white-ball tour featuring five T20Is and three ODIs.

The first T20I will be played at Banks Homes Riverside in Durham on Wednesday, July 1. The second T20 is at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, July 4. 

The third match is at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, July 7, followed by the fourth at Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol on Thursday, July 9. The fifth and final T20 will be played at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, July 11.

The ODI series begins on Tuesday, July 14, at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The second ODI is at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16, and the third match is at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19.

Pakistan Tests and Sri Lanka white-ball series

England will then host Pakistan for a three-match Test series in August and September. The first Test is at Headingley in Leeds from Wednesday, August 19.

The second Test will be played at Lord’s from Thursday, August 27. The final Test takes place at Edgbaston from Wednesday, September 9 to Sunday, September 13.

To close the home season, England will host Sri Lanka for white-ball cricket in September. The T20I series begins on September 15 at the Utilita Bowl, followed by matches in Cardiff and Manchester.

The ODI series then starts on September 22 in Durham and concludes with the final match at The Kia Oval on Sunday, September 27.

England's next cricket match schedule​

England's ODI Cricket schedule

Date
Match
Venue
Teams
Time (Local)
Thu, 22 Jan 20261st ODIR Premadasa Stadium, ColomboSri Lanka vs England9:30 AM
Sat, 24 Jan 20262nd ODIR Premadasa Stadium, ColomboSri Lanka vs England9:30 AM
Tue, 27 Jan 20263rd ODIR Premadasa Stadium, ColomboSri Lanka vs England9:30 AM
Tue, 14 Jul 20261st ODI (D/N)Edgbaston, BirminghamEngland vs India1:00 PM
Thu, 16 Jul 20262nd ODI (D/N)Sophia Gardens, CardiffEngland vs India1:00 PM
Sun, 19 Jul 20263rd ODILord's, LondonEngland vs India11:00 AM
Tue, 22 Sep 20261st ODI (D/N)Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-StreetEngland vs Sri Lanka12:30 PM
Thu, 24 Sep 20262nd ODI (D/N)Headingley, LeedsEngland vs Sri Lanka12:30 PM
Sun, 27 Sep 20263rd ODIThe Kia Oval, LondonEngland vs Sri Lanka10:30 AM

England's T20I Cricket schedule

Date
Match
Venue
Teams
Time (Local)
Fri, 30 Jan 20261st T20IPallekele, Sri LankaSri Lanka vs England9:30 AM
Sun, 01 Feb 20262nd T20IPallekele, Sri LankaSri Lanka vs England9:30 AM
Tue, 03 Feb 20263rd T20IPallekele, Sri LankaSri Lanka vs England9:30 AM
Sun, 08 Feb 20265th Match, Group C (D/N)Wankhede, Mumbai (T20 WC)England vs Nepal3:00 PM
Wed, 11 Feb 202615th Match, Group C (N)Wankhede, Mumbai (T20 WC)England vs West Indies7:00 PM
Sat, 14 Feb 202623rd Match, Group C (D/N)Eden Gardens, Kolkata (T20 WC)Bangladesh vs England3:00 PM
Mon, 16 Feb 202629th Match, Group C (D/N)Eden Gardens, Kolkata (T20 WC)England vs Italy3:00 PM
Wed, 01 Jul 20261st T20I (N)Chester-le-StreetEngland vs India6:30 PM
Sat, 04 Jul 20262nd T20IManchesterEngland vs India2:30 PM
Tue, 07 Jul 20263rd T20I (N)NottinghamEngland vs India6:30 PM
Thu, 09 Jul 20264th T20I (N)BristolEngland vs India6:30 PM
Sat, 11 Jul 20265th T20I (N)SouthamptonEngland vs India6:30 PM
Tue, 15 Sep 20261st T20I (N)SouthamptonEngland vs Sri Lanka6:30 PM
Thu, 17 Sep 20262nd T20I (N)CardiffEngland vs Sri Lanka6:30 PM
Sat, 19 Sep 20263rd T20IManchesterEngland vs Sri Lanka11:00 AM

England's Test Cricket schedule

Date
Match
Venue
Teams
Time (Local)
Sun, 04 Jan 20265th Test, The AshesSydney Cricket Ground, SydneyAustralia vs England10:30 AM
Thu, 04 Jun 20261st TestLord's, LondonEngland vs New Zealand11:00 AM
Wed, 17 Jun 20262nd TestThe Oval, LondonEngland vs New Zealand11:00 AM
Thu, 25 Jun 20263rd TestTrent Bridge, NottinghamEngland vs New Zealand11:00 AM
Wed, 19 Aug 20261st TestHeadingley, LeedsEngland vs Pakistan11:00 AM
Thu, 27 Aug 20262nd TestLord's, LondonEngland vs Pakistan11:00 AM
Wed, 09 Sep 20263rd TestEdgbaston, BirminghamEngland vs Pakistan11:00 AM