England ended 2025 on a good note, winning the Boxing Day Test against Australia. But at large, they had a tumultuous ride last year.
The biggest talking point was, obviously, their average performance in the Ashes, followed by the below-par performance in the Champions Trophy.
Nevertheless, England will now look to bounce back in 2026. They have some important series lined up, both at home and overseas.
England will tour Sri Lanka, Australia, and South Africa for bilateral assignments. In between, they will visit India for the T20 World Cup before their home season gets underway in June 2026. At home, the Englishmen will host New Zealand, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
So, here’s England’s complete international cricket schedule for 2026.
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
| Series | Matches | Host Country | Dates/Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashes | 1 Test (4 Tests in 2025) | Australia | January 4-8, 2026 |
| Sri Lanka vs England | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | Sri Lanka | January 22-February 3, 2026 |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | T20Is | India/Sri Lanka | February 7-March 8, 2026 |
| England vs New Zealand | 3 Tests | England | June 4-29, 2026 |
| England vs India | 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs | England | July 1-19, 2026 |
| England vs Pakistan | 3 Tests | England | August 19-September 13, 2026 |
| England vs Sri Lanka | 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs | England | September 15-27, 2026 |
| ODI Tri-Series vs Pakistan & Sri Lanka | 4 ODIs | Pakistan | October-November 2026 |
| Australia vs England | 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is | Australia | November-December 2026 |
| South Africa vs England | 3 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | South Africa | December 2026-January 2027 |
The Ashes | January 2026 (Away)
The last Test of the Ashes took place in the first week of the new year. England had a chance to improve the scoreline to 2-3, though they lost the New Year Test in Sydney to return home with a 1-4 margin instead.
Sri Lanka vs England | January-February 2026 (Away)
England’s first white-ball assignment will be in Sri Lanka. They will tour the island nation for three ODIs and three T20Is.
These games will help the Englishmen prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled in India and Sri Lanka.
The first ODI is on January 22, followed by the second on January 24 and the third on January 27. All ODIs will take place in Colombo from 9:30 AM onwards.
The T20I leg starts on January 30, with the second match on February 1 and the last match on February 3. Pallekele will host all T20Is from 9:30 AM onwards.
Here’s the schedule for the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | 1st ODI | Colombo (RPS) | 9:30 AM |
| January 24, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Colombo (RPS) | 9:30 AM |
| January 27, 2026 | 3rd ODI | Colombo (RPS) | 9:30 AM |
| January 30, 2026 | 1st T20I | Pallekele | 9:30 AM |
| February 1, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Pallekele | 9:30 AM |
| February 3, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Pallekele | 9:30 AM |
T20 World Cup 2026 | February-March 2026
After the Sri Lanka tour, England will immediately travel to India for the mega event. They will play their group stage matches in Mumbai and Kolkata.
But which teams do they play? Well, the Englishmen are part of Group C, which also features the likes of Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies.
England’s first fixture is against Nepal on February 8. They will then take on the West Indies on February 11. These two matches are in Mumbai.
England will then travel to Kolkata to square off against Bangladesh on February 14. Their last group stage clash is against Italy on February 16.
England might return to Sri Lanka if they qualify for the Super Eight round. Their three Super Eight matches will be in Pallekele and Colombo.
Here are England’s fixtures for the T20 World Cup 2026:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2026 | England vs Nepal | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| February 11, 2026 | England vs West Indies | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 14, 2026 | England vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| February 16, 2026 | England vs Italy | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| February 22, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (England) vs Y4 (Sri Lanka) | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| February 24, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (England) vs Y3 (Pakistan) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| February 27, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (England) vs Y2 (New Zealand) | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| March 4, 2026 | First Semi-Final | Kolkata/Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| March 5, 2026 | Second Semi-Final | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| March 8, 2026 | Final | Ahmedabad/Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
Note: England’s Super Eight fixtures are purely based on assumptions. The actual matches may vary.
England vs New Zealand | June 2026 (Home)
England will be back in action in June after a three-month break. On their return, they will lock horns against New Zealand in a Test series.
WTC series? Yes. It’s part of the current WTC edition, with three Tests on the cards.
The iconic Lord’s will open the series on June 4, with the second Test at The Oval from June 17 onwards. Nottingham will host the third Test from June 25 onwards.
Here’s the England vs New Zealand Test series 2026 schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4-8, 2026 | 1st Test | Lord’s | 11:00 AM |
| June 17-21, 2026 | 2nd Test | The Oval | 11:00 AM |
| June 25-29, 2026 | 3rd Test | Nottingham | 11:00 AM |
England vs India | July 2026 (Home)
England will then host India for white-ball games. They will play five T20Is and three ODIs in July 2026.
Chester-le-Street will start the T20I leg on July 1 before the teams move to Manchester for the second T20I on July 4. The third T20I is in Nottingham on July 7, with the fourth one in Bristol on July 9. Southampton will close out the T20I leg on July 11.
The ODI series starts in Birmingham on July 14, with the second in Cardiff on July 16. Lord’s will host the last one-dayer on July 19.
Here’s the England vs India T20I & ODI series 2026 schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | ENG vs IND, 1st T20I | Chester-le-Street | 6:30 PM |
| July 4, 2026 | ENG vs IND, 2nd T20I | Manchester | 2:30 PM |
| July 7, 2026 | ENG vs IND, 3rd T20I | Nottingham | 6:30 PM |
| July 9, 2026 | ENG vs IND, 4th T20I | Bristol | 6:30 PM |
| July 11, 2026 | ENG vs IND, 5th T20I | Southampton | 6:30 PM |
| July 14, 2026 | ENG vs IND, 1st ODI | Birmingham | 1:00 PM |
| July 16, 2026 | ENG vs IND, 2nd ODI | Cardiff | 1:00 PM |
| July 19, 2026 | ENG vs IND, 3rd ODI | Lord’s | 11:00 AM |
Team-wise 2026 Schedule
Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
Indian Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Complete Schedule
England vs Pakistan | August-September 2026 (Home)
After a month-long break for the Hundred 2026, England will resume their home season in August. And they will have another WTC series on hand.
England will host Pakistan for a three-match Test series. The first Test will take place in Leeds, starting on August 19. Lord’s will host another Test, with the second match on August 27. The third Test will take place in Birmingham from September 9 onwards.
Here’s the England vs Pakistan Test series 2026 schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19-23, 2026 | 1st Test | Leeds | 11:00 AM |
| August 27-31, 2026 | 2nd Test | Lord’s | 11:00 AM |
| September 9-13, 2026 | 3rd Test | Birmingham | 11:00 AM |
England vs Sri Lanka | September 2026 (Home)
England vs Sri Lanka again? Yes! England will host the Lankans this time, though. This series also follows the same itinerary – three ODIs and three T20Is.
The T20Is, however, will take place first, with the opening match on September 15 in Southampton. Cardiff will host the second T20I on September 17, with the third in Manchester on September 19.
The ODIs will start in Chester-le-Street on September 22, with the second match on September 24 in Leeds. The Oval will stage the third T20I on September 27.
Here’s the England vs Sri Lanka ODI & T20I series 2026 schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | 1st T20I | Southampton | 6:30 PM |
| September 17, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Cardiff | 6:30 PM |
| September 19, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Manchester | 11:00 AM |
| September 22, 2026 | 1st ODI | Chester-le-Street | 12:30 PM |
| September 24, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Leeds | 12:30 PM |
| September 27, 2026 | 3rd ODI | The Oval | 10:30 AM |
ODI Tri-Series | October-November 2026 (Away)
England will face Pakistan and Sri Lanka once again. This time, in an ODI tri-series in October-November 2026.
Oh, a tri-series? Yep! Pakistan will host this one, with England facing the hosts and Sri Lanka once in a single round-robin format. The top two teams between them will tussle in the final.
Australia vs England | November-December 2026 (Away)
England will be back on the Australian shores in November. Another Ashes? Ah, not this time.
The two teams will square off in limited-overs games. The Englishmen will take on the Aussies in three ODIs and five T20Is.
South Africa vs England | December 2026-January 2027 (Away)
England will travel to South Africa for an all-format series in December. They will face the Proteas in three Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. Some of these matches might spill into early January 2027.
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