How to buy England cricket tickets: All men's and women's UK-based matches in 2026

2026 is a big year for English cricket.

This year we're awaiting a ton of high-stakes international matches on home soil, from Sri Lanka One Day Internationals test matches to the much anticipated England vs Pakistan test.

A huge highlight, of course, is the ICC T20 Women's World Cup running throughout June, which we've devoted a whole piece to here, but there's also so much more taking place across the UK's best venues.

But whether you have a favourite from the T20, one-day or test series structure, or you're just keen to see England play, getting your hands on cricket tickets is tricky.

Below, we've created a full list of men's and women's fixtures, venues and how to get tickets to all – Owzat? Make sure you also check out our full list of major sporting events to see live.

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England cricket fixtures 2026: When can I see England play in the UK?

England Women v New Zealand ODI and IT20

• 10 May 2026 (1st ODI) – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham
• 13 May 2026 (2nd ODI) – The County Ground, Northampton
• 16 May 2026 (3rd ODI) – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• 20 May 2026 (1st IT20) – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby
• 23 May 2026 (2nd IT20) – The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury
• 25 May 2026 (3rd IT20) – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove

England Women v India IT20 and Test

• 28 May 2026 (1st IT20) – Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford
• 30 May 2026 (2nd IT20) – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
• 2nd Jun 2026 (3rd IT20) – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
• 10 Jul 2026 (1st Test) – Lord’s, London

England Women v Ireland

• 1 Sep 2026 (1st ODI) – The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester
• 3 Sep 2026 (2ndODI) – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby
• 6 Sep 2026 (3rd ODI) – Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester

England Men v New Zealand

• 4 Jun 2026 (1st Test) – Lord’s, London
• 17 Jun 2026 (2nd Test) – The Kia Oval, London
• 25 Jun (3rd Test) – Trent Bridge, Nottingham

England Men v India IT20 and ODI

• 1 Jul 2026 (1st IT20) – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham
• 4 Jul 2026 (2nd IT20) – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• 7 Jul 2026 (3rd IT20) – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• 9 Jul 2026 (4th IT20) – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
• 11 Jul 2026 (5th IT20) – Utilita Bowl, Southampton
• 14 Jul 2026 (1st ODI) – Edgbaston, Birmingham
• 16 Jul 2026 (2nd ODI) – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• 19 Jul 2026 (3rd ODI) – Lord’s, London

England Men v Pakistan

• 19 Aug 2026 (1st Test) – Headingley, Leeds
• 27 Aug 2026 (2nd Test) – Lord’s, London
• 9 Sep 2026 (3rd Test) – Edgbaston, Birmingham

England Men v Sri Lanka IT20 and ODI

• 15 Sep 2026 (1st IT20) – Utilita Bowl, Southampton
• 17 Sep 2026 (2nd IT20) – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• 19 Sep 2026 (3rd IT20) – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• 22 Sep 2026 (1st ODI) – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham
• 24 Sep 2026 (2nd ODI) – Headingley, Leeds
• 27 Sep 2026 (3rd ODI) – The Kia Oval, London

England cricket venues 2026: Where should I watch England play?

England has a huge range of cricket grounds, however there are six major grounds where test cricket is played: Lord's, Kia Oval, Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford, and Trent Bridge.

T20 and one-day internationals also play at these grounds but they are mainly played at smaller grounds, like Cardiff's Sofia Gardens and Southampton's Utilita Bowl.

If you're looking for the ground with the most history, it's Lord's in London. The 31,000-seat stadium is the biggest ground in the UK and the home of cricket. However Edgbaston and Headingley are well-known for their strong atmosphere.

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Where to buy England cricket tickets for 2026

Most standard entry tickets for England cricket matches are sold via the ECB website, they first go out via a ballot system and later go on general sale.

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However, availability runs low very quickly, so if you're worried, we'd suggest looking at hospitality. Although these packages are more expensive, they do guarantee you a prime spot at the international matches, plus extra perks like parking and exclusive food and drink access.

There are hospitality tickets left for almost all England cricket matches at official partners Keith Prowse and Seat Unique.

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How much are England cricket tickets?

Tickets to England cricket matches can start as little as £10, as long as you book far in advance. However, as most major international matches sell quickly, the standard entry tickets left available can sometimes start at around £90.

If you're looking to secure a spot for less, you can always book tickets to a women's match which also start at just £10.

Alternatively, you can book spaces through hospitality, for women's matches these start at £66 and for men's £150, however they can go up to £999 for the more coveted matches.

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Don't forget to check out how to get last-minute Carabao Cup tickets and last-minute Sidemen Charity Match tickets.