England set to host Pakistan for Test series in 2026

LONDON: England will host Pakistan for a three-match Test series in the summer of 2026 as part of a packed international home season that features top-tier cricket across formats for both men’s and women’s teams.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday confirmed the complete home calendar for 2026, with five international teams, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Ireland, set to tour.

England Women will enjoy a historic summer that includes home series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland, along with the milestone staging of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will run from June 12 to July 15.

England is hosting the tournament for the first time since 2009.

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In a significant first, Lord’s will also host an England Women’s Test match, with the one-off red-ball clash against India set for July 10.

Meanwhile, Ben Stokes-led England Men’s Test side will play two red-ball series against New Zealand and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Harry Brook’s white-ball side will take on India and Sri Lanka in ODIs and T20Is.

The Test series between Pakistan and England is scheduled to begin on 19 August at Headingley, Leeds. The second Test will be played at Lord’s on 27 August, followed by the final match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 9 September.

England’s home international fixtures

England Women v New Zealand

• 10 May – 1st ODI – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham
• 13 May – 2nd ODI – The County Ground, Northampton
• 16 May – 3rd ODI – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• 20 May – 1st T20I – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby
• 23 May – 2nd T20I – The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury
• 25 May – 3rd T20I – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove

England Women v India

• 28 May – 1st T20I – Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford
• 30 May – 2nd T20I – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
• 2 June – 3rd T20I – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
• 10 July – Only Test – Lord’s, London

England Women v Ireland

• 1 September – 1st ODI – The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester
• 3 September – 2nd ODI – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby
• 6 September – 3rd ODI – Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester

England Men v New Zealand

• 4 June – 1st Test – Lord’s, London
• 17 June – 2nd Test – The Kia Oval, London
• 25 June – 3rd Test – Trent Bridge, Nottingham

England Men v India

• 1 July – 1st T20I – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham
• 4 July – 2nd T20I – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• 7 July – 3rd T20I – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• 9 July – 4th T20I – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
• 11 July – 5th T20I – Utilita Bowl, Southampton
• 14 July – 1st ODI – Edgbaston, Birmingham
• 16 July – 2nd ODI – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• 19 July – 3rd ODI – Lord’s, London

England Men v Pakistan

• 19 August – 1st Test – Headingley, Leeds
• 27 August – 2nd Test – Lord’s, London
• 9 September – 3rd Test – Edgbaston, Birmingham

England Men v Sri Lanka

• 15 September – 1st T20I – Utilita Bowl, Southampton
• 17 September – 2nd T20I – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• 19 September – 3rd T20I – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• 22 September – 1st ODI – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham
• 24 September – 2nd ODI – Headingley, Leeds
• 27 September – 3rd ODI – The Kia Oval, London

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