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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially released the itinerary for England Women‘s international home fixtures in 2026. The summer promises to be historic and action-packed, featuring multi-format contests against New Zealand, India, and Ireland.
New Zealand series to kickstart the summer
The season will commence in May with New Zealand Women touring England for a six-match white-ball series. The three-match ODI leg begins on May 10 in Durham, followed by T20Is starting May 20 in Derby. These fixtures are crucial in shaping England’s momentum ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
India T20Is to serve as World Cup prep
Soon after the Kiwi challenge, England will lock horns with India in a three-match T20I series from May 28 to June 2. These matches are part of England’s final preparations before they host the T20 World Cup in June, culminating with the final on July 5 at Lord’s.
Historic Lord’s Test vs India post T20 World Cup
Following the T20 World Cup, Lord’s will host a landmark occasion — a one-off women’s Test match between England and India from July 10 to 14. It marks a historic moment for women’s cricket at the Home of Cricket, coming just five days after the World Cup final at the same venue.
Ireland ODIs to wrap up the home season
England Women will conclude their home summer with a three-match ODI series against Ireland in September. The series begins on September 1 in Leicester and finishes on September 6 in Worcester.
Women’s Home Fixtures of England for 2026 summer
| Match | Opponent | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | New Zealand | May 10 | Banks Homes Riverside, Durham |
| 2nd ODI | New Zealand | May 13 | The County Ground, Northampton |
| 3rd ODI | New Zealand | May 16 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 1st T20I | New Zealand | May 20 | The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby |
| 2nd T20I | New Zealand | May 23 | The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury |
| 3rd T20I | New Zealand | May 25 | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove |
| 1st T20I | India | May 28 | Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford |
| 2nd T20I | India | May 30 | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 3rd T20I | India | June 2 | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| Test | India | July 10–14 | Lord’s, London |
| 1st ODI | Ireland | September 1 | The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 2nd ODI | Ireland | September 3 | The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby |
| 3rd ODI | Ireland | September 6 | Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester |
