England cricket fans have already enjoyed an action-packed start to the 2025–26 season! The team hosted South Africa and then traveled to Ireland and New Zealand, giving fans plenty of exciting moments. From big wins in T20s to tough contests in ODIs, England has been busy across all formats.
Now, all eyes turn to the next big challenge The Ashes in Australia, followed by major home series against New Zealand, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in 2026. Fans can expect a full calendar of thrilling matches with plenty of opportunities to cheer for England.
England Cricket Team Schedule 2025-26
England has a busy cricket calendar ahead. The team will play at famous grounds like Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval. They will also travel to Australia for the Ashes series.
| Dates | Tournament | Host Country | Matches | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | South Africa Home Series | England | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | South Africa won ODI series 2–1, T20I series drawn 1–1 (1 abandoned) |
| September 2025 | Ireland T20 Series | Ireland | 3 T20Is | England leading 2–0 (1 match result unconfirmed) |
| October–November 2025 | New Zealand Tour | New Zealand | 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs | England won T20I series 1–0 (2 abandoned), New Zealand won ODI series 3–0 |
| November 2025 – January 2026 | The Ashes | Australia | 5 Tests | Yet to begin |
| June 2026 | New Zealand Home Series | England | 3 Tests | Yet to begin |
| July 2026 | India Home Series | England | 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs | Yet to begin |
| August–September 2026 | Pakistan Home Series | England | 3 Tests | Yet to begin |
| September 2026 | Sri Lanka Home Series | England | 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs | Yet to begin |
Now let’s look at each series in detail.
1. South Africa’s Tour of England, September 2025
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | England |
| Scheduled Matches | 3 ODIs, 3 T20I |
| Venues | Headingley, Lord’s, Utilita Bowl, Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Old Trafford, Trent Bridge |
| Dates | September 2-14, 2025 |
| Where To Watch | Sky Sports, BBC |
| Get Tickets | Available via the ECB website or venue box offices |
The South Africa tour of England 2025 ended with both teams showing mixed performances across formats.
The ODI series began at Headingley on September 2, where South Africa registered a commanding win by 7 wickets. They continued their strong form by narrowly defeating England by 5 runs in the second ODI at Lord’s, clinching the ODI series 2–1, despite England’s huge comeback victory in the final ODI at Southampton, where they won by 342 runs.
The action then moved to the T20I series, which started at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, where South Africa claimed a rain-affected win by 14 runs (DLS). England struck back in the second T20I at Old Trafford, winning comfortably by 146 runs. The final T20I at Trent Bridge was abandoned without a ball bowled, resulting in the T20I series ending 1–1.
Series Result:
- ODI Series: South Africa won 2–1
- T20I Series: Drawn 1–1 (1 match abandoned)
2. England’s Tour of Ireland, September 2025
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Ireland |
| Scheduled Matches | 3 T20Is |
| Venues | Malahide, Dublin |
| Dates | September 17-21, 2025 |
| Where To Watch | Sky Sports |
| Get Tickets | Available via the Cricket Ireland website or venue box offices |
England’s short tour of Ireland in September 2025 featured three T20Is, all held at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground in Dublin. The visitors started strong, chasing down Ireland’s total of 196 with four wickets in hand in the first match.
The third and final game also went England’s way, as they comfortably won by six wickets after restricting Ireland to 154. With these wins, England sealed the series, showcasing their strong batting depth and bowling control.
The series offered plenty of entertainment for local fans, with afternoon fixtures perfect for families. Ireland displayed fighting spirit throughout, showing how much their cricket has grown in recent years.
Series Result:
- England won the T20I series (2–0).
3. England’s Tour of New Zealand, October-November 2025
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | New Zealand |
| Scheduled Matches | 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs |
| Venues | Hagley Oval Christchurch, Eden Park Auckland, Bay Oval Mount Maunganui, Seddon Park Hamilton, Sky Stadium Wellington |
| Dates | October 18 – November 1, 2025 |
| Where To Watch | Sky Sports, TNT Sports |
| Get Tickets | Available via New Zealand Cricket website or venue box offices |
England toured New Zealand in October and November 2025 for three T20I and three ODI matches. The series started with high expectations but was affected by rain, especially during the T20 leg. Two out of the three T20 matches were washed out, and England won the only completed match by 65 runs in Christchurch after posting a huge total of 236/4.
In the ODI series, New Zealand dominated throughout. The hosts chased targets confidently and showed strong bowling performances, securing a clean 3–0 win over England. From Bay Oval to Wellington, the Blackcaps used their home advantage well, ending the series on a high.
Series Result:
- T20I Series: England won 1–0 (2 matches abandoned)
- ODI Series: New Zealand won 3–0
New Zealand once again proved to be a tough place for visiting teams. The local conditions and early morning games for UK fans made this a challenging but entertaining series.
4. The Ashes in Australia, November 2025-January 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Australia |
| Scheduled Matches | 5 Tests |
| Venues | Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Dates | November 21, 2025 – January 7, 2026 |
| Where To Watch | Sky Sports, BBC |
| Get Tickets | Available via the Cricket Australia website or venue box offices |
The Ashes is the biggest series for England cricket fans. England and Australia have been playing this series for more than 100 years. The matches will be at famous grounds like the MCG in Melbourne and the SCG in Sydney.
Australia is very hard to beat at home. They have fast bowlers and good batsmen. England will need to play their best cricket to win The Ashes. The first Test starts on November 21st in Perth.
5. New Zealand’s Tour of England, June 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | England |
| Scheduled Matches | 3 Tests |
| Venues | Lord’s, The Oval, Trent Bridge |
| Dates | June 4-25, 2026 |
| Where To Watch | Sky Sports, BBC |
| Get Tickets | Available via the ECB website or venue box offices |
After The Ashes, England will be back home to play New Zealand in three Test matches. This series will be in the summer when the weather is good for cricket. The first Test will be at Lord’s which is the home of cricket.
New Zealand has some very good players who can trouble England. Test cricket is the longest format and takes five days to finish each match.
6. India’s Tour of England, July 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | England |
| Scheduled Matches | 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs |
| Venues | Durham, Old Trafford, Trent Bridge, Bristol, Southampton, Edgbaston, Sophia Gardens, Lord’s |
| Dates | July 1 – July 19, 2026 |
| Where To Watch | Sky Sports, BBC |
| Get Tickets | Available via the ECB website or venue box offices |
In July 2026, the Indian cricket team will come to England for a big tour. They will play five T20I matches and three ODI matches. The matches will be at famous places like Lord’s and Old Trafford.
India has some of the best players in the world who can hit big sixes and bowl very well. Indian fans love cricket and many will travel to England to watch. The T20 series has five matches, so there will be lots of exciting cricket. The ODI series ends at Lord’,s which will be a great way to finish the tour.
7. Pakistan’s tour of England, August-September 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | England |
| Scheduled Matches | 3 Tests |
| Venues | Headingley, Lord’s, Edgbaston |
| Dates | August 19 – September 9, 2026 |
| Where To Watch | Sky Sports, BBC |
| Get Tickets | Available via ECB website or venue box offices |
Pakistan will come to England for three Test matches. Pakistan has many fans in England and the grounds will be full of supporters. Pakistan cricket is always unpredictable. They can play very well or very badly.
The series includes a Test match at Lord’s which is always special. Pakistani fast bowlers are some of the best in the world.
8. Sri Lanka Tour of England, September 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | England |
| Scheduled Matches | 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs |
| Venues | Southampton, Cardiff, Old Trafford, Durham, Headingley, The Oval |
| Dates | September 15 – September 27, 2026 |
| Where To Watch | Sky Sports, BBC |
| Get Tickets | Available via the ECB website or venue box offices |
In September 2026, Sri Lanka will visit England for the last series of the season. They will play three T20I matches and three ODI matches. The matches will be at good cricket grounds across England.
Sri Lanka has some very good spin bowlers who can be difficult to play against. The cricket season will end with this tour, and it will be good cricket to watch. The final ODI will be at The Oval in London, which is always special for fans.
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Conclusion: England’s 2026 Season Promises More Action Ahead
England’s cricket journey this season has already given fans some memorable games. While South Africa and New Zealand proved strong opponents, England’s wins in Ireland and solid performances in T20s have shown great promise.
The biggest stage now awaits The Ashes in Australia, where England will aim to reclaim the urn. After that, a packed home season against India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka will keep cricket lovers entertained right through 2026.
With so many matches lined up, fans can look forward to a thrilling year of cricket full of rivalries, records, and unforgettable moments.
FAQs
The Ashes starts on November 21, 2025 in Perth, Australia.
England will play at home against South Africa, New Zealand, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
You can watch on Sky Sports, BBC and TNT Sports channels.
England will play 14 Test matches. This includes 5 in The Ashes 3 vs New Zealand and 3 vs Pakistan.
