After wrapping up The Hundred, the England men’s team will resume their international duties in the 2026-27 season. They will be on the road for seven months as challenging away tours await them.
Among them, the Ashes is their biggest series in Australia. England haven’t laid their hands on the trophy since 2015.
Before that, they will take on South Africa, Ireland, and New Zealand in white-ball games. The three lions’ new year will start in Sri Lanka with a limited-overs series. And then they will fly to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Here you can find England’s detailed schedule for the 2026-27 cricket season.
England Cricket Schedule 2026-27
| Series | Matches | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 | 3 ODI, 3 T20 | Sri Lanka | Jan – Feb 2026 |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka | Feb – Mar 2026 |
| New Zealand Tour of England 2026 | 3 Test | England | June 2026 |
| India Tour of England 2026 | 5 T20, 3 ODI | England | July 2026 |
| Pakistan Tour of England 2026 | 3 Test | England | Aug – Sep 2026 |
| Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 | 3 ODI, 3 T20 | England | September 2026 |
| England Tour of Australia 2026 | 3 ODI, 5 T20 | Australia | November 2026 |
| England Tour of South Africa 2026-27 | 3 Test, 3 ODI, 3 T20 | South Africa | Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 |
| England Tour of Bangladesh 2027 | 2 Test | Bangladesh | February 2027 |
Australia vs England (5 Tests): November 2025-January 2026
England will travel from New Zealand to Australia for the Ashes. The five-Test series starts on November 21 in Perth.
The second red-ball game will begin on December 4 in Brisbane, while the third will follow on December 17 in Adelaide. Melbourne will deck up for the Boxing Day Test, while Sydney will turn pink for the New Year Test.
Sri Lanka vs England (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): January-February 2026
After the gruelling Australia tour, England will touch down in Sri Lanka. They will play three ODIs and as many T20Is against the hosts in January and February 2026. The T20Is will help England get in the groove for the T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup: February-March 2026
England will extend their stay in the subcontinent for the 20-over global event. They will be put in a group of five teams.
England will first have to battle it out in the group stage as they try to qualify for the Super Eight stage. Then they will aim for the semi-final and the final.
New Zealand vs England (3 Test): June 2026
New Zealand will tour England in June 2026 for a Test series consisting of three Test matches, all played in England.
India vs England (5 T20Is, 3 ODIs): July 2026
India is scheduled to visit England in July 2026 for a white-ball series, including five T20 Internationals and three ODIs, hosted in England.
Pakistan vs England (3 Test): August–September 2026
Pakistan will tour England between August and September 2026 for a Test series comprising three Test matches, all hosted in England.
Sri Lanka vs England (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): September 2026
Sri Lanka will visit England in September 2026 for a limited-overs series. The tour will include three ODIs and three T20 Internationals, all played in England.
England vs Australia (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is): November 2026
England will tour Australia in November 2026 for a white-ball series featuring three ODIs and five T20 Internationals, all hosted in Australia.
England vs South Africa (3 Test, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): December 2026–February 2027
England will tour South Africa from December 2026 to February 2027 for a multi-format series. The tour will include three Test matches, three ODIs, and three T20 Internationals, all matches played in South Africa.
England vs Bangladesh (2 Test): February 2027
England is scheduled to visit Bangladesh in February 2027 for a two-match Test series, hosted in Bangladesh.
