The venues for the six white-ball matches between England and Sri Lanka will be confirmed at a later date. As part of their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, England’s men’s cricket team, led by captain Harry Brook, will tour Sri Lanka for a white-ball series in early 2026.
The T20I series holds extra significance for England, as it provides vital practice ahead of the T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. England, winners in 2010 and 2022, were defeated by India in the semi-finals of the last tournament. This time, the Three Lions are aiming to claim a record-breaking third title.
T20 World Cup: England last toured Sri Lanka in January 2021, winning a two-match Test series 2-0. Later, in September 2026, Sri Lanka will visit England for a series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, setting up the teams’ next clash on English soil.
England to Tour Sri Lanka for ODIs and T20Is Ahead of ICC T20 World Cup 2026
The ODI series will kick off on Thursday, 22 January, followed by the second ODI on Saturday, 24 January, and the final ODI on Tuesday, 27 January. The tour will then move to the T20I leg, starting with the first T20I on Friday, 30 January. The second T20I will be held on Sunday, 1 February, and the series will conclude with the third T20I on Tuesday, 3 February.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will announce venue details closer to the series. The T20I matches will be particularly important for England as they gear up for the World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
England Men’s Tour of Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 – Schedule
| Series | Match | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ODI Series | 1st ODI: England vs Sri Lanka | Thursday, 22 January 2026 |
| 2nd ODI: England vs Sri Lanka | Saturday, 24 January 2026 | |
| 3rd ODI: England vs Sri Lanka | Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | |
| T20I Series | 1st T20I: England vs Sri Lanka | Friday, 30 January 2026 |
| 2nd T20I: England vs Sri Lanka | Sunday, 1 February 2026 | |
| 3rd T20I: England vs Sri Lanka | Tuesday, 3 February 2026 |
