The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) released the full international schedule for the 2026 home summer on Thursday. The three-Test series against Pakistan stands out as the marquee event of the season.

Pakistan’s Return to England Confirmed for 2026 Test Series in WTC Cycle

Pakistan to tour England shores for a much-anticipated three-Test series in 2026, as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle. The series, scheduled from August 19 to September 13, marks Pakistan’s first red-ball tour of England in six years and is expected to be one of the highlights of the international cricket calendar.

The matches will be played at three of England’s most iconic venues:

• 1st Test: August 19–23 – Headingley, Leeds

• 2nd Test: August 27–31 – Lord’s, London

• 3rd Test: September 9–13 – Edgbaston, Birmingham

The announcement comes after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) unveiled its 2026 home summer schedule, with the Pakistan series grabbing headlines. The tour is set to draw major global interest, especially given England’s 2-1 series win during their last red-ball visit to Pakistan in 2024.

With both teams eyeing early momentum in the new WTC cycle, the series promises high stakes, competitive cricket, and strong crowd turnouts. For Pakistan, it’s also an opportunity to assert themselves away from home and seek revenge for the previous result.

Stokes-Led England Target WTC Climb in Crucial Home Season

England, under the leadership of Ben Stokes, will be aiming for a strong showing on home soil in 2026. They look to bounce back from a challenging 2023–25 World Test Championship (WTC) campaign. The three-Test series against Pakistan offers a key opportunity for England to gain ground in the new WTC cycle.

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Pakistan to tour of England is part of a busy and high-profile summer for English cricket. Additional home series lined up against New Zealand, India, and Sri Lanka. The packed schedule will include both Test and limited-overs fixtures, promising a thrilling season for fans across formats.