Edgbaston to host first-ever September Test in 2026
Edgbaston will host the first September Test match in its history next year when England take on Pakistan.
The match, scheduled to take place from September 9-13, is the last in a three match series between the two teams and will mark one of the latest ever finishes to an English Test match summer.
It will also complete another busy few months of international action at Edgbaston, which will also host a one-day international between England and India on July 14.
The ground has already been confirmed as one of the host venues for the Women’s T20 World Cup and will stage the opening match of the tournament on June 12.
Warwickshire chief executive, Stuart Cain, said: We’re proud to host the opening fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and sales are already going well with over 5,000 tickets sold with almost 12 months still to go.
“Demand remains high for our international fixtures. Over 100,000 fans joined us for this summer’s India Test and we’re now consistently the fastest selling venue in the UK.
“Fans love coming to Edgbaston. With India and Pakistan in action, plus Finals Day, there’s lots of opportunities to experience why it’s just different.”
Edgbaston is not the only Midlands ground which will host international fixtures next season, with Worcestershire’s New Road hosting the third and final one-day match between England and Ireland women on September 6.
The bigger picture, however, is of a Test summer chiefly rooted in London.
Lord’s will host a Test in both three-match series against New Zealand and India. With the Oval also being given a game in the New Zealand series, it means only three of next year’s six men’s Test matches will be played outside the capital.
On top of that, Lord’s will also host the historic one-off Test match between England and India women in July.
ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said: “We’re really excited to unveil what promises to be a spectacular summer of international cricket in 2026.
“With world class opposition visiting iconic venues across the country, fans will have the chance to witness the very best of the men’s and women’s game.”
