Pakistan are set for a busy home season in late 2026, with Sri Lanka and England scheduled to visit for a packed run of international cricket from October 9 to November 21.
The home season will include a three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a three-team ODI series featuring England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, followed by a two-match Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka as part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Rawalpindi and Lahore will host most of the action, while Islamabad will stage a three-day warm-up match ahead of the Test series.
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan Begins with T20I Series
Sri Lanka will arrive in Pakistan on October 4, with the tour beginning with a three-match T20I series.
All three T20Is will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, giving Pakistan and Sri Lanka a concentrated start to the home season.
The opening T20I is scheduled for October 9, followed by matches on October 11 and October 13.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 9 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| October 11 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| October 13 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
England Join Pakistan and Sri Lanka for ODI Tri-Series
England will then join Pakistan and Sri Lanka for an ODI tri-series running from October 18 to October 31.
The tournament will begin in Rawalpindi before moving to Lahore for the second half of the league stage and the final.
Each of the three teams will face the other sides twice, creating a six-match league phase before the top teams meet in the final at Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan will open the tri-series against Sri Lanka on October 18 before taking on England two days later.
Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 18 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| October 20 | Pakistan vs England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| October 22 | Sri Lanka vs England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| October 25 | Pakistan vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| October 27 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| October 29 | Sri Lanka vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| October 31 | Tri-Series Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
The tournament will give all three sides valuable ODI preparation while providing Pakistan with another major multi-team event on home soil.
Sri Lanka Stay for Two-Match Test Series
Following the conclusion of the ODI tri-series, Sri Lanka will remain in Pakistan for a two-match Test series against the hosts.
The series will count towards the 2025-27 World Test Championship, making the contests particularly important for both teams.
Sri Lanka will first play a three-day match in Islamabad from November 4 to 6 before the Test series begins.
The opening Test will take place in Rawalpindi from November 9 to 13, while Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will host the second and final Test from November 17 to 21.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| November 4-6 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Three-Day Match | Islamabad |
| November 9-13 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| November 17-21 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Another Major ODI Tri-Series for Pakistan
The 2026 competition will mark another significant ODI tri-series hosted by Pakistan in successive years.
Pakistan also staged a three-team ODI tournament involving New Zealand and South Africa in February 2025 ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
The latest tri-series adds another high-profile multi-nation event to Pakistan's international calendar, with England's involvement expected to significantly increase interest in the tournament.
Pakistan Home Season 2026 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 9 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I | Rawalpindi |
| October 11 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I | Rawalpindi |
| October 13 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I | Rawalpindi |
| October 18 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series | Rawalpindi |
| October 20 | Pakistan vs England, ODI Tri-Series | Rawalpindi |
| October 22 | Sri Lanka vs England, ODI Tri-Series | Rawalpindi |
| October 25 | Pakistan vs England, ODI Tri-Series | Lahore |
| October 27 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series | Lahore |
| October 29 | Sri Lanka vs England, ODI Tri-Series | Lahore |
| October 31 | ODI Tri-Series Final | Lahore |
| November 4-6 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Three-Day Match | Islamabad |
| November 9-13 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test | Rawalpindi |
| November 17-21 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test | Lahore |
With three T20Is, a six-match ODI league stage, a final and two World Test Championship matches, Pakistan face a hectic but exciting stretch of home cricket.
The schedule also brings together three major international sides across all three formats, making October and November 2026 one of the busiest periods on Pakistan's cricket calendar.
