ECB Confirms 2026 Home Series Schedule Against Sri Lanka and Pakistan

Men’s Series: Sri Lanka Tour of England (September 2026)

Before the Sri Lanka Men's Team tours England next year in September 2026, the Women's Team is likely to face the England Women’s team in the T20 World Cup League stage. The Men's Sri Lanka Team will visit England’s picturesque venue to play three T20Is and three ODIs in September, scheduled from 15 to 27 September 2026. 

This series marks Sri Lanka’s return to England for limited-overs cricket T20, following their last men’s tour in 2021, where England won a 2-0 Test series. The 2026 series promises competitive cricket and high-octane matches, with Sri Lanka’s dynamic T20I and ODI sides, potentially featuring players like Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga. 

England’s squad is likely to feature Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer, led by Harry Brook. The large outfields at venues like Lord’s could favor England’s aggressive batting. Venues like Southampton and Edgbaston typically offer balanced pitches, with early seam movement and later batting ease, suiting both England’s pacers and Sri Lanka’s spinners. The Sri Lanka-England 2026 series is expected to draw vibrant crowds, given Sri Lanka’s passionate fan base and the most beautiful venues.  

Men’s Series: Pakistan Tour of England (August–September 2026)

Pakistan’s Men’s team will tour England for a three-match Test series from August 19 to September 13, 2026, as part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship. Led by Ben Stokes, Team England will continue to use their Bazball technique while Pakistan will retaliate with their competitive approach.  Venues like Headingley and Lord’s are expected to host packed crowds, with Pakistan’s pace-heavy attack, potentially led by Shaheen Afridi, challenging England’s batters. The Test series will test England’s aggressive batting against Pakistan’s formidable pace attack. Headingley’s lively pitch could favor Pakistan’s seamers early, while Lord’s might offer a balanced contest.

Other than Sri Lanka and Pakistan, England will also welcome the three other nations for the multiple-format contest, including  Test, ODI, and T20I for both Men and Women. The English summer will start with the New Zealand three Tests (June 4–29, 2026) at Lord’s, The Oval, and Trent Bridge. Later in July, England will have five T20Is and three ODIs with India, along with the ICC T20I Women's World Cup 2026. A bilateral series with Ireland Women in September 2026. 

ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould highlighted the season’s appeal: “With world-class opposition visiting iconic venues, fans will witness the best of men’s and women’s cricket. The Women’s T20 World Cup will be a highlight, showcasing the growth of the women’s game”.

England-New Zealand ODI & T20I Series 2026

England-New Zealand Men Test Series 2026

England-India Women T20I & Test Series 2026

England-India Men T20I & ODI Series 2026

England-Ireland Women ODI Series 2026