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England v New Zealand on TV 2026: 3rd Test schedule, coverage and live stream

Your complete guide on how to watch the England v New Zealand Test series on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.

England cricket captain Ben Stokes, in Test whites and a blue cap, raises his right hand to the back of his head on at Lord's.

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Published: Monday, 22 June 2026 at 10:15 am

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Ben Stokes returns to lead England at Trent Bridge in the deciding Test of the New Zealand series.

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Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are back in the squad after being cleared of any significant wrongdoing in their nightclub incident, and the hosts will benefit from the reinforcements after being rolled over by the Kiwis at the Oval.

It's been a messy start to the summer for England but if Stokes could lead them to a series victory over the tourists, it would at least serve as a reminder of the all-rounder's importance to his side.

Trent Bridge holds happy memories for England, who have won three Tests from three at the Nottingham venue since Brendon McCullum took over as head coach. That winning streak began with a thrilling fourth innings chase against New Zealand in 2022, which many see as the birth of BazBall.

A fitting venue, then, for a match when all eyes will be on Stokes and McCullum.

Radio Times brings you the full schedule and the details on how to watch England v New Zealand.

When is the England v New Zealand 3rd Test?

The England v New Zealand 2nd Test begins at Trent Bridge on Thursday 25 June 2026 and is due to run until Monday 29 June 2026.

Play is scheduled to begin at 11am every day.

Check the full schedule below for specific details.

How to watch England v New Zealand on TV

The England v New Zealand Test series will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.

Live stream England v New Zealand online

Sky Sports customers can live stream the Test via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).

NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.

England v New Zealand 2026 schedule

The England v New Zealand schedule is as follows:

All UK times and dates.

Test series

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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.

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