Overview

• England will play three ODIs in Sri Lanka from January 22–27, 2026, followed by three T20Is from January 30–February 3.
• Sri Lanka Cricket will announce the venues, with logistics and hosting details still to be finalized.
• The ECB has framed the tour as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be staged across India and Sri Lanka.
• The dates sit in a crowded program that includes home white-ball games against South Africa in September and T20Is in Ireland and New Zealand before the Ashes.
• Harry Brook continues as limited-overs captain for some upcoming series, with Jacob Bethell set to lead when Brook is rested as England manage player workloads.