The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the full fixture list for England’s 2026 international summer, featuring both the Men’s and Women’s teams in a packed season of cricket across all formats—including the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted in England.
England will welcome New Zealand, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Ireland across the Men’s and Women’s schedules, with fixtures running from May through September. The ballot for tickets opens on 2 September 2025 via ecb.co.uk.
England to host ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
A highlight of the summer is the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled from 12 June to 15 July 2026. It will be the first time England has hosted the tournament since 2009 and marks a major milestone for women’s cricket in the country.
England Women, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, will play bilateral series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland on either side of the World Cup.
England Men’s fixtures: New Zealand, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka to tour
Ben Stokes’ Test side will face New Zealand and Pakistan in Rothesay Test series, while Harry Brook’s white-ball squad will take on India and Sri Lanka in Metro Bank ODIs and Vitality IT20s.
Full England International Fixtures – Summer 2026
England Women vs New Zealand
Sun 10 May – 1st ODI, Riverside, Durham, 11am
Wed 13 May – 2nd ODI, Northampton, 1pm
Sat 16 May – 3rd ODI, Cardiff, 11am
Wed 20 May – 1st IT20, Derby, 6:30pm
Sat 23 May – 2nd IT20, Canterbury, 2:30pm
Mon 25 May – 3rd IT20, Hove, TBC
England Women vs India
Thurs 28 May – 1st IT20, Chelmsford, 6:30pm
Sat 30 May – 2nd IT20, Bristol, TBC
Tues 2 June – 3rd IT20, Taunton, 6:30pm
Fri 10 July – 1st Test, Lord’s, 11am
England Women vs Ireland
Tues 1 Sept – 1st ODI, Leicester, 1pm
Thurs 3 Sept – 2nd ODI, Derby, 1pm
Sun 6 Sept – 3rd ODI, Worcester, 11am
England Men vs New Zealand
Thurs 4 June – 1st Test, Lord’s, 11am
Wed 17 June – 2nd Test, The Oval, 11am
Thurs 25 June – 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 11am
England Men vs India
Wed 1 July – 1st IT20, Durham, 6:30pm
Sat 4 July – 2nd IT20, Old Trafford, 2:30pm
Tues 7 July – 3rd IT20, Trent Bridge, 6:30pm
Thurs 9 July – 4th IT20, Bristol, 6:30pm
Sat 11 July – 5th IT20, Southampton, 6:30pm
Tues 14 July – 1st ODI, Edgbaston, 1pm
Thurs 16 July – 2nd ODI, Cardiff, 1pm
Sun 19 July – 3rd ODI, Lord’s, 11am
England Men vs Pakistan
Wed 19 Aug – 1st Test, Headingley, 11am
Thurs 27 Aug – 2nd Test, Lord’s, 11am
Wed 9 Sept – 3rd Test, Edgbaston, 11am
England Men vs Sri Lanka
Tues 15 Sept – 1st IT20, Southampton, 6:30pm
Thurs 17 Sept – 2nd IT20, Cardiff, 6:30pm
Sat 19 Sept – 3rd IT20, Old Trafford, TBC
Tues 22 Sept – 1st ODI, Durham, 12:30pm
Thurs 24 Sept – 2nd ODI, Headingley, 12:30pm
Sun 27 Sept – 3rd ODI, The Oval, 10:30am
Ticket access and ballot details
Fans can enter the ballot from 2 September 2025 at ecb.co.uk. To gain priority ticket access, fans can join the We Are England Cricket Supporters program. Note that some counties may operate their own ballot timelines.
Quotes from ECB CEO
“The highlight of the summer will undoubtedly be the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup… it’s a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans,” said ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould.
“We’re thrilled to have both Ben Stokes’ and Harry Brook’s England teams in action, backed by big crowds at iconic venues around the country.”
