India will return to England in 2026 for a highly anticipated white-ball series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday, July 24. The Men in Blue will play five T20Is and three ODIs as part of their limited-overs tour, set to take place in July 2026, following England’s three-Test series against New Zealand earlier in the summer.
India is currently trailing 2-1 in the ongoing five-match Test series in England, but they’ll have a chance to regroup and come back with a white-ball focus next year. The fixtures also fall in a relatively open window with fewer global tournaments scheduled, promising strong team line-ups and fan engagement.
A Packed Summer for England Cricket
The 2026 English summer is shaping up to be one of the busiest yet. The men’s team will begin with a three-match Test series against New Zealand in June, followed by India’s white-ball tour in July. Then comes a high-profile three-Test series against Pakistan in August, before the summer winds down with six white-ball matches against Sri Lanka in September.
For the England Women’s team, the calendar is equally busy. They host New Zealand in May for ODIs and T20Is, then play India in a three-match T20I series followed by a historic one-off Test at Lord’s. After the Women’s T20 World Cup, the summer concludes with three ODIs against Ireland in September.
India’s 2026 Tour of England – Full Schedule
Men’s Fixtures vs India
| Format | Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 1st | July 1 | Banks Homes Riverside, Durham |
| T20I | 2nd | July 4 | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| T20I | 3rd | July 7 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| T20I | 4th | July 9 | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| T20I | 5th | July 11 | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| ODI | 1st | July 14 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| ODI | 2nd | July 16 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| ODI | 3rd | July 19 | Lord’s, London |
Other Key Fixtures in England’s 2026 Summer
England Men’s Key Fixtures
| Series | Format | Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs New Zealand | Test | 1st | June 4-8 | Lord’s, London |
| 2nd | June 17-21 | The Kia Oval, London | ||
| 3rd | June 25-29 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | ||
| vs Pakistan | Test | 1st | Aug 19-23 | Headingley, Leeds |
| 2nd | Aug 27-31 | Lord’s, London | ||
| 3rd | Sept 9-13 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | ||
| vs Sri Lanka | T20I | 1st | Sept 15 | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 2nd | Sept 17 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | ||
| 3rd | Sept 19 | Old Trafford, Manchester | ||
| ODI | 1st | Sept 22 | Banks Homes Riverside, Durham | |
| 2nd | Sept 24 | Headingley, Leeds | ||
| 3rd | Sept 27 | The Kia Oval, London |
England Women’s Home Fixtures – 2026
vs New Zealand (May)
| Format | Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1st | May 10 | Banks Homes Riverside, Durham |
| 2nd | May 13 | The County Ground, Northampton | |
| 3rd | May 16 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | |
| T20I | 1st | May 20 | The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby |
| 2nd | May 23 | The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury | |
| 3rd | May 25 | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove |
vs India (May-July)
| Format | Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 1st | May 28 | Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford |
| 2nd | May 30 | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol | |
| 3rd | June 2 | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton | |
| Test | Only | July 10-13 | Lord’s, London |
vs Ireland (September)
| Format | Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1st | September 1 | The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 2nd | September 3 | The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby | |
| 3rd | September 6 | Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester |
Looking Ahead
India’s return to England in 2026 adds another exciting chapter to this storied cricket rivalry. With the white-ball series scheduled during peak summer and featuring top venues, fans can expect electrifying contests and packed stadiums. For both teams, these matches will also serve as key preparations ahead of future ICC tournaments.
