International cricket at Emirates Old Trafford in 2026
Emirates Old Trafford’s international matches for 2026 have been announced with the home of Lancashire Cricket set to host two Vitality Men’s IT20s next summer.
On Saturday 4 July England will take on India in Manchester before the touring Sri Lanka side visit on Saturday 19 September.
On Monday 1 September 2026 Lancashire Cricket Memberships will go on sale, with those purchasing unlocking International Priority immediately.
The Public Ballot will then open on Tuesday 2 September before General Sale commences on Wednesday 15 October.
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In addition to this, it was announced in June that Emirates Old Trafford will host four matchdays of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Emirates Old Trafford’s tournament will kick off with a double header on Saturday 13 June. Two qualifiers will play one another in the morning, before Australia v South Africa takes place in the afternoon.
South Africa and India will also meet in Manchester on Sunday 21 June, before Emirates Old Trafford’s tournament finishes with two matches in two days, as India take on a qualifier (25 June) before Sri Lanka face a qualifier (26 June).
2026 Internationals at Emirates Old Trafford:
Saturday June 13: Qualifier v Qualifier, T20 World Cup
Saturday June 13: Australia Women v South Africa Women, T20 World Cup
Sunday June 21: South Africa Women v India Women, T20 World Cup
Thursday June 25: India Women v Qualifier, Women’s T20 World Cup
Friday June 26: Sri Lanka Women v Qualifier, Women’s T20 World Cup
Saturday July 4: England Men v India Men, Vitality Men’s IT20
Saturday September 19: England Men v Sri Lanka Men, Vitality Men’s IT20