England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday (July 24) formally released its home calendar for the 2026 season, confirming India’s return next year for a white-ball series of five T20Is and three ODIs.
This news comes as India continue their ongoing five-match Test series in England, which they currently stand 2-1 down. Their return in 2026 will form another thrilling chapter in one of the sport of cricket’s most fiercely competitive rivalries – this time in the shorter formats.
Action-Packed Summer Ahead for England Men’s Team
The summer of 2026 will be a busy one for the England Men’s team with a series of red-ball and white-ball encounters against quality opposition:
This fixtures list provides supporters with a complete summer of high-class cricket across formats, with some of the sport’s biggest teams in action.
Series Against India Men’s
| Match | Opponent | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | India | July 1, 2026 | Banks Homes Riverside, Durham |
| 2nd T20I | India | July 4, 2026 | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 3rd T20I | India | July 7, 2026 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 4th T20I | India | July 9, 2026 | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 5th T20I | India | July 11, 2026 | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 1st ODI | India | July 14, 2026 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 2nd ODI | India | July 16, 2026 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 3rd ODI | India | July 19, 2026 |
Lord’s, London
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