The cricket schedule 2026 – forthcoming fixtures 2026-2027 documents all confirmed international series and tournaments under ICC governance.
This reference compiles bilateral agreements and global events scheduled across the calendar year.
The ICC future tour program establishes the framework for multi-year fixture planning.
Member boards commit to scheduled tours and hosting responsibilities based on agreed rotation cycles and venue allocations.
The year features the T20 World Cup alongside bilateral series across Test, ODI, and T20I formats.
Scheduling reflects geographic balance and format distribution requirements under FTP guidelines.
Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month / Timeframe | Series / Event | Match Format | Host Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 | Big Bash League 2025-26 | 44 T20 | Australia |
| Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 | SA20 2026 | 34 T20 | South Africa |
| January 2026 | Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka | 3 T20 | Sri Lanka |
| January 2026 | New Zealand Tour of India | 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India |
| Jan – Feb 2026 | West Indies Tour of South Africa | 5 T20 | South Africa |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
| March 2026 | South Africa tour of New Zealand | 5 T20 | New Zealand |
| July 2026 | India Tour of England | 5 T20, 3 ODI | England |
| Aug – Sep 2026 | Pakistan tour of England | 3 Test | England |
| September 2026 | Sri Lanka Tour of England | 3 T20, 3 ODI | England |
ICC Cricket Fixtures 2026-2027
Australia Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Series | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Jan 2026 | The Ashes 2025 | 5 Test | Australia |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
India Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Opponent / Series | Format | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 | 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
| July 2026 | India Tour of England | 5 T20, 3 ODI | England |
England Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Series | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Jan 2026 | The Ashes 2025 | 5 Test | Australia |
| Jan – Feb 2026 | England tour of Sri Lanka | 3 ODI, 3 T20I | Sri Lanka |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
| July 2026 | India Tour of England | 5 T20, 3 ODI | England |
| Aug – Sep 2026 | Pakistan tour of England | 3 Test | England |
| September 2026 | Sri Lanka Tour of England | 3 T20, 3 ODI | England |
Bangladesh Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Event / Series | Format | Host Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
New Zealand Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Series | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | New Zealand Tour of India | 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
| March 2026 | South Africa tour of New Zealand | 5 T20 | New Zealand |
Pakistan Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Series | Format | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka | 3 T20 | Sri Lanka |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
| Aug – Sep 2026 | Pakistan tour of England | 3 Test | England |
South Africa Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Series | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan – Feb 2026 | West Indies Tour of South Africa | 5 T20 | South Africa |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
| March 2026 | South Africa tour of New Zealand | 5 T20 | New Zealand |
Sri Lanka Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Series | Format | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka | 3 T20 | Sri Lanka |
| Jan – Feb 2026 | England tour of Sri Lanka | 3 ODI, 3 T20I | Sri Lanka |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
| September 2026 | Sri Lanka Tour of England | 3 T20, 3 ODI | England |
West Indies Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Series | Format | Host Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan – Feb 2026 | West Indies Tour of South Africa | 5 T20 | South Africa |
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
Zimbabwe Cricket Schedule 2026
| Month | Event | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb – Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | 55 T20 | India, Sri Lanka |
Conclusion:
The cricket schedule 2026 – forthcoming fixtures 2026-2027 reflects confirmed commitments under ICC FTP protocols.
All listed fixtures represent bilateral agreements and tournament hosting assignments ratified by member boards.
The international cricket schedule 2026-2027 spans three formats across ten nations.
The cricket forthcoming fixtures 2026-2027 maintain format balance and geographic distribution throughout the calendar.
Documentation highlights:
- FTP-driven coordination between member boards
- T20 World Cup 2026 as the primary tournament
- Participation across all Full Member nations under the cricket schedule 2026 framework
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