Lahore, 24 July 2025: Pakistan will tour England for a three-match Test series in August and September 2026 as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced today.
The highly anticipated England vs Pakistan Test series will kick off at Headingley in Leeds on 19 August 2026. The second Test will take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London starting 27 August, while the third and final match will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham from 9 September.
This will mark Pakistan’s fourth Test tour of England since 2016 and the 29th bilateral Test series between the two sides since their first meeting in 1954. The series is expected to have significant implications for the World Test Championship standings.
Currently, the Pakistan Shaheens are touring England for a three-match 50-over and two-match three-day series, providing valuable experience and preparation for the senior team’s 2026 assignment.
Pakistan tour of England – 2026 Test series schedule
- 1st Test: 19–23 August at Headingley, Leeds
- 2nd Test: 27–31 August at Lord’s, London
- 3rd Test: 9–13 September at Edgbaston, Birmingham
All matches are scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
Historic rivalry returns to iconic venues
The Pakistan-England Test rivalry is among the most followed in international cricket. With Lord’s and Edgbaston set to host crucial matches, and WTC points at stake, the series is expected to draw high global interest both in-stadium and through broadcast.
Key facts:
29th Test series between Pakistan and England
First Test tour of England by Pakistan since 2020
Part of ICC World Test Championship 2025–27
