In a much-anticipated announcement, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that the Indian cricket team will return to England in 2026 for a white-ball series comprising three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The high-profile tour is scheduled for July 2026, promising a summer of thrilling cricket between two of the sport’s fiercest competitors.
This will be India’s second successive white-ball tour to England following their last multi-format tour in 2022. The 2026 tour comes as part of the ICC’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) and continues the tradition of bilateral series that have consistently delivered high-octane cricket and impressive fan engagement.
Full Schedule – India Tour of England 2026
T20I Series
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1st T20I – July 7, 2026 – The Oval, London
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2nd T20I – July 9, 2026 – Headingley, Leeds
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3rd T20I – July 11, 2026 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
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ODI Series
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1st ODI – July 14, 2026 – Edgbaston, Birmingham
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2nd ODI – July 17, 2026 – Ageas Bowl, Southampton
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3rd ODI – July 20, 2026 – Lord’s, London
The series is expected to feature top talent from both sides, with India likely fielding a blend of experienced players and next-gen stars eyeing the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. England, too, will look to reassert their dominance at home with their explosive white-ball squad.
ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould said, “We are thrilled to welcome Team India once again. The energy, skill, and competition that India brings to English shores always elevates the spectacle. Fans can expect world-class cricket and a festive atmosphere.”
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also expressed enthusiasm over the schedule, with President Roger Binny stating, “England remains one of the toughest and most exciting places to tour. This white-ball series will serve as a key platform for our preparations heading into the next World Cup cycle.”
With ticket sales expected to surge and viewership likely to hit record numbers, the India vs England 2026 white-ball series is already being billed as one of the marquee cricketing events of the year.