Pakistan tour of England 2026 is confirmed for August and September next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced today.
The series has three Tests and is part of the World Test Championship 2025-27. Every match will start at 3 pm Pakistan Standard Time.
The first Test will begin at Headingley in Leeds on 19 August. The second Test will start at Lord’s in London on 27 August. The third Test will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham from 9 September.
The series will run deep into the English summer and will offer Pakistan a clear chance to collect away points early in the WTC cycle.
Pakistan tour of England 2026: schedule, history, and WTC stakes
This will be Pakistan’s fourth Test tour of England since 2016. It will also be the 29th bilateral Test series between the two sides since they first met in 1954.
The rivalry has a long record of tense matches, shifting momentum, and memorable performances.
The venues chosen again show how central this contest is to the English summer. Lord’s hosts the second Test, which will draw the most attention as the traditional marquee match of any tour.
Right now the Pakistan Shaheens are in England for a three match one day series and a two match three day series.
That tour gives young players time in local conditions. It can also help selectors shape the final Test squad for 2026.
Bowlers will look at lengths and movement in Leeds and Birmingham. Batters will study the bounce and swing that Lord’s often offers in late August.
For Pakistan, the aim is simple. Start the WTC 2025-27 cycle with strong away results. Control sessions. Win key moments.
For England, it is a chance to protect home dominance and keep early control of their own WTC campaign.
The dates are set. The venues are iconic. The stakes are clear. Pakistan tour of England 2026 is now a firm marker in the next Test cycle, and planning can begin with full clarity.
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