England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Officially the entire program for the 2026 international home season has been released, which lays a blockbuster line-up of fixtures against some top cricketing countries in the world. England Top teams will play a mixture of red-ball and white-ball chain in summer with high-profile tour.
Test series against New Zealand to shut down summer
England’s home campaign will start with a three -match Test series New ZealandThe opening test will be played from 4 June to 8 June at the cricket ground of the prestigious Lord. The series will then go to Kia Oval and Trent Bridge for the remaining two tests.
India to challenge England in eight white balls
After the New Zealand series, England will host India For the performance of a much awaited white ball, five T20I and three are characterized by Odis. The T20I series begins in Durham on 1 July and ends in Southampton on 11 July. The ODI leg starts shortly after July 14 in Birmingham.
Pakistan to face England in a three-testing fight
England will return to red-ball cricket in late August when they move forward Pakistan In a three-testing chain. The first test is scheduled to begin in Leeds on August 19, followed by matches in Lord’s and Edgbaston.
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Sri Lanka to wrap summer with white ball
To conclude summer, will be square against England Sri Lanka The white-chain chain of six matches, including three T20s and three Odis. The action begins in Southampton on 15 September and will spread by the end of September.
England men’s homes for 2026 Summer
| match | rival | date | venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| First test | New Zealand | 4-8 June | Lords, London |
| Second test | New Zealand | June 17-21 | The Kia Oval, London |
| Third test | New Zealand | 25-29 June | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 1 T20 Eye | India | 1 July | Bank Holmes Rivaraside, Durham |
| Second t20i | India | 4 July | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 3 T20 Eye | India | 7 July | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 4 T20 Eye | India | 9 July | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 5th T20 Eye | India | 11 July | Utilita boul, southempton |
| First odi | India | 14 July | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Second Odi | India | 16 July | Sophia Garden, Cardiff |
| Third Odi | India | 19 July | Lords, London |
| First test | Pakistan | August 19-23 | Headingly, Leeds |
| Second test | Pakistan | August 27-31 | Lords, London |
| Third test | Pakistan | September 9–13 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 1 T20 Eye | Sri Lanka | 15 September | Utilita boul, southempton |
| Second t20i | Sri Lanka | 17 September | Sophia Garden, Cardiff |
| 3 T20 Eye | Sri Lanka | 19 September | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| First odi | Sri Lanka | 22 September | Bank Holmes Rivaraside, Durham |
| Second Odi | Sri Lanka | 24 September | Headingly, Leeds |
| Third Odi | Sri Lanka | 27 September | The Kia Oval, London |
