After going down against Australia in the recently concluded Ashes 2025-26 series by 1-4 margin, the England cricket team is set for an important 2026 year. While the team will set their eyes on the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be played from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, they also have a jam-packed season ahead.
The calendar year aims to test the Three Lions across formats with several home and away fixtures lined-up. The Harry Brook-led side will kickstart their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a white-ball series against Sri Lanka in the island nation.
England cricket team schedule: Fixtures, Venue, Timings & More
The two nations will first lock horns in a three-match ODI series, followed by playing as many T20Is. The England side will then travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. Following the conclusion of the marquee event, the Three Lions will begin their home summer with New Zealand Tests in June.
Thereafter, the reigning T20 champions, Team India will tour England for a white-ball series, comprising of five T20Is and three ODIs in July.
While the first T20I between England and India will be played on July 1, followed by a game each in Manchester (July 4), Trent Bridge (July 7), Bristol (July 9) and Southampton (July 11). The top two cricket nations will then play a three-match ODI series until July 19. England will then host Pakistan for a Test series in August, followed by a white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
England cricket team schedule 2026
| Date | Match details | Series | Venue | Timing (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-8 January 2026 | 5th Ashes Test | The Ashes | SCG, Sydney | 10:30 am |
| 22 January 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England 1st ODI | England tour of Sri Lanka | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 9:30 am |
| 24 January 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI | England tour of Sri Lanka | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 9:30 am |
| 27 January 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England 3rd ODI | England tour of Sri Lanka | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 9:30 am |
| 30 January 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England 1st T20I | England tour of Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 9:30 am |
| 1 February 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England 2nd T20I | England tour of Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 9:30 am |
| 3 February 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England 3rd T20I | England tour of Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 9:30 am |
| 8 February 2026 | England vs Nepal | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:00 pm |
| 11 February 2026 | England vs West Indies | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 pm |
| 14 February 2026 | Bangladesh vs England | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 pm |
| 16 February 2026 | England vs Italy | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 pm |
| 4-8 June 2026 | England vs New Zealand 1st Test | New Zealand tour of England | Lord’s, London | 11:00 am |
| 17-21 June 2026 | England vs New Zealand 2nd Test | New Zealand tour of England | The Oval, London | 11:00 am |
| 25-29 June 2026 | England vs New Zealand 3rd Test | New Zealand tour of England | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 11:00 am |
| 1 July 2026 | England vs India 1st T20I | India tour of England | Chester-le-Street | 6:30 pm |
| 4 July 2026 | England vs India 2nd T20I | India tour of England | Manchester | 2:30 pm |
| 7 July 2026 | England vs India 3rd T20I | India tour of England | Nottingham | 6:30 pm |
| 9 July 2026 | England vs India 4th T20I | India tour of England | Bristol | 6:30 pm |
| 11 July 2026 | England vs India 5th T20I | India tour of England | Southampton | 6:30 pm |
| 14 July 2026 | England vs India 1st ODI | India tour of England | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 1:00 pm |
| 16 July 2026 | England vs India 2nd ODI | India tour of England | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 1:00 pm |
| 19 July 2026 | England vs India 3rd ODI | India tour of England | Lord’s, London | 11:00 am |
| 19-23 August 2026 | England vs Pakistan 1st Test | Pakistan tour of England | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 am |
| 27-31 August 2026 | England vs Pakistan 2nd Test | Pakistan tour of England | Lord’s, London | 11:00 am |
| 9-13 September 2026 | England vs Pakistan 3rd Test | Pakistan tour of England | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 am |
| 15 September 2026 | England vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I | Sri Lanka tour of England | Southampton | 6:30 pm |
| 17 September 2026 | England vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I | Sri Lanka tour of England | Cardiff | 6:30 pm |
| 19 September 2026 | England vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I | Sri Lanka tour of England | Manchester | 11:00 am |
| 22 September 2026 | England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI | Sri Lanka tour of England | Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street | 12:30 pm |
| 24 September 2026 | England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI | Sri Lanka tour of England | Headingley, Leeds | 12:30 pm |
| 27 September 2026 | England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI | Sri Lanka tour of England | The Kia Oval, London | 10:30 am |
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