England Tour of Australia 2026: Full Schedule, Fixtures, Dates and Venues
England will tour Australia for an important white-ball series in November and December 2026. The tour will include three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 Internationals (T20Is), giving cricket fans eight matches between two of the sport' biggest teams. The ODI series will be played first, followed by the five-match T20I series. The tour begins on 13 November 2026 in Perth and ends on 2 December 2026 in Canberra.
The matches will be played across eight different Australian cities, including Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra. This makes the tour a major part of Australia's 2026–27 international cricket season and gives both teams an important chance to test their white-ball strength.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 13 November 2026 | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 2nd ODI | 15 November 2026 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd ODI | 18 November 2026 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 1st T20I | 21 November 2026 | MCG, Melbourne |
| 2nd T20I | 24 November 2026 | Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast |
| 3rd T20I | 27 November 2026 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 4th T20I | 29 November 2026 | SCG, Sydney |
| 5th T20I | 2 December 2026 | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
How Many Matches Will England Play Against Australia in 2026?
England will play eight international white-ball matches against Australia team during the 2026 tour. The tour includes three ODIs and five T20Is, making it a full white-ball contest between the two teams. The ODI series will be played from 13 to 18 November, while the T20I series will follow from 21 November to 2 December 2026.
The three ODIs will be held in Perth, Adelaide and Hobart, while the five T20Is will take place in Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra. This gives England matches in eight different locations across Australia and makes the tour an important part of both teams' preparations for the upcoming international season.
Which Australian Cities Will Host England vs Australia Matches in 2026?
The England Tour of Australia 2026 will be played across eight Australian cities. England will face Australia in Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra. The three ODI matches will be played in the first three cities, while the five-match T20I series will take place in the remaining five locations.
This wide range of venues will take England across different parts of Australia during the tour. The matches will be played at famous stadiums such as the MCG in Melbourne, The Gabba in Brisbane and the SCG in Sydney, along with venues in Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Gold Coast and Canberra.
| City | Match Format |
|---|---|
| Perth | 1st ODI |
| Adelaide | 2nd ODI |
| Hobart | 3rd ODI |
| Melbourne | 1st T20I |
| Gold Coast | 2nd T20I |
| Brisbane | 3rd T20I |
| Sydney | 4th T20I |
| Canberra | 5th T20I |
When Will Australia and England Play Their T20I Matches in 2026?
Australia and England will play a five-match T20I series from November 21 to December 2, 2026. The series will begin at the MCG in Melbourne and finish at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Cricket Australia and the ECB have confirmed all five dates and venues.
Here is the complete T20I schedule:
| Match | Date | Venue | Local Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 21 November 2026 | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 24 November 2026 | Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast | 6:15 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 27 November 2026 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM |
| 4th T20I | 29 November 2026 | SCG, Sydney | 7:15 PM |
| 5th T20I | 2 December 2026 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM |
The first T20I at the MCG will be especially interesting because it will be England team first T20 international at the venue since their 2022 T20 World Cup final win over Pakistan. The teams will then travel to Queensland before the final two matches in Sydney and Canberra.
What Are the Match Dates and Start Times for England vs Australia 2026?
The England vs Australia 2026 white-ball series will run from 13 November to 2 December 2026. England team will first play three ODIs before the five-match T20I series begins on 21 November. The official schedule confirms the following local start times.
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 13 November 2026 | Optus Stadium, Perth | 11:30 AM |
| 2nd ODI | 15 November 2026 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 2:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 18 November 2026 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:30 PM |
| 1st T20I | 21 November 2026 | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 24 November 2026 | Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast | 6:15 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 27 November 2026 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM |
| 4th T20I | 29 November 2026 | SCG, Sydney | 7:15 PM |
| 5th T20I | 2 December 2026 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM |
The T20I series will begin with a night match at the MCG and finish with another evening game in Canberra. This gives fans a clear eight-match schedule across Australia, with each match played at a different venue.
What Is the Recent Australia vs England Head-to-Head Record?
The recent Australia vs England head-to-head record has been quite competitive, especially in white-ball cricket. In their latest men's T20I series in September 2024, England won the series 2-1 after one match was abandoned due to rain. Australia won the second T20I by 28 runs, while England won the first completed match by three wickets and the final match by three wickets.
In ODI cricket, Australia have had the stronger recent record. The two teams last met in a five-match ODI series in 2023, with Australia winning 3-2. Their Test rivalry has also been dominated by Australia recently, with Australia winning the 2025–26 Ashes 4-1, although England did manage a notable victory at the MCG.
| Format | Recent Series | Result |
|---|---|---|
| T20I | 2024 | England won 2-1 |
| ODI | 2023 | Australia won 3-2 |
| Test | 2025–26 Ashes | Australia won 4-1 |
This makes the England Tour of Australia 2026 particularly interesting. England will have the confidence of their recent T20I series win, while Australia will look to use home conditions to regain control of the rivalry.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When does the England Tour of Australia 2026 start?
The tour starts on 13 November 2026 with the first ODI in Perth.
How many matches will England play against Australia?
England will play 8 matches: 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is.
When does the T20I series begin?
The five-match T20I series starts on 21 November 2026 in Melbourne.
Where will the final T20I be played?
The fifth T20I will be played at Manuka Oval in Canberra on 2 December 2026.
Which cities will host the tour matches?
Matches will be played in Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra.
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