Pakistan Tour of England 2026: Full Test Schedule, Start Times (IST, ET, Local) and Where to Watch Live
Published on August 6, 2026
Summary Overview: The complete Pakistan tour of England 2026 schedule, with all three Test dates and venues, start times in IST, ET, PKT and local time, and where to watch live on TV and streaming.
Pakistan Tour of England 2026: Full Test Schedule, Start Times (IST, ET, Local) and Where to Watch Live
By Cricket Daily
Pakistan's tour of England is one of the marquee events of the Test calendar, and the 2026 edition is a three-match series running from 19 August to 13 September. Below you will find the full schedule, the start times converted into the time zones fans ask about most, and a clear rundown of where to watch live wherever you are.
The good news on timing is that it is simple. Every Test starts at the same time of day, 11:00 AM local time in England, with play beginning at that hour on each of the five days.
The full schedule
Each Test is played over five days, which is the traditional length of the format. Here are the dates and venues.
| Test | Dates | Venue |
| 1st Test | Aug 19 to 23 | Headingley, Leeds |
| 2nd Test | Aug 27 to 31 | Lord's, London |
| 3rd Test | Sep 9 to 13 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
Three of England's most famous grounds, including Lord's, the spiritual home of the sport, host the series.
Start times in your time zone
All three Tests begin at the same local time, so this table applies to the first day of every match. Play then starts at the same time on each subsequent day.
| Region | Daily start time |
| England (BST), local | 11:00 AM |
| GMT / UTC | 10:00 AM |
| India (IST) | 3:30 PM |
| Pakistan (PKT) | 3:00 PM |
| United States (ET) | 6:00 AM |
A couple of quick notes for planning. In India, a 3:30 PM start means the cricket runs through the afternoon and into the evening, which is ideal viewing. In the eastern United States, a 6:00 AM start means you will want to be up early, since the first session plays out before most people start their day. And because England is on British Summer Time in August and early September, the local clock is one hour ahead of GMT.
Where to watch live
Broadcast rights change from series to series and from country to country, so here is the region-by-region picture for this tour.
United Kingdom and Ireland: Sky Sports is the home of England's home Tests. The matches will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket, with live streaming on Sky Go and the NOW app.
India: The series is expected to be carried by the Sony Sports Network on television, with live streaming on SonyLIV and JioHotstar, in line with how England's other home Tests have been shown in India this summer. It is worth confirming the exact channel closer to the first Test.
Pakistan: Fans at home can watch on PTV Sports on television, with live streaming available through tapmad and myco.
United States and Canada: Willow TV is the long-standing home of cricket in North America, and it will carry the series on television and its streaming platforms.
Elsewhere: In most other regions the matches will be available through the local rights holder, so it is worth checking your usual cricket broadcaster. As always, listings can vary by territory.
What is at stake
This is more than a standalone series. Both teams are competing in the ongoing World Test Championship, the two-year competition that crowns the best Test side in the world, so every result carries points that matter in the bigger race.
There are strong storylines on both sides. England, playing their bold, aggressive brand of Test cricket at home, will start as favourites. Pakistan arrive under captain Babar Azam and a refreshed coaching setup, buoyed by a spirited fightback that saw them draw their previous series in the West Indies. England at home is one of the toughest tours in the game, so this is a real test of where Pakistan's rebuild stands.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Pakistan tour of England 2026 start?
The first Test begins on 19 August 2026 at Headingley in Leeds. The series runs until 13 September.
How many Tests are in the series?
Three, played at Headingley, Lord's and Edgbaston.
What time do the matches start?
Play begins at 11:00 AM local time in England each day, which is 3:30 PM IST, 3:00 PM in Pakistan, 10:00 AM GMT, and 6:00 AM ET.
Where can I watch the series live?
On Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, the Sony Sports Network and its streaming platforms in India, PTV Sports and tapmad in Pakistan, and Willow TV in the United States and Canada.
Is this part of the World Test Championship?
Yes. Both England and Pakistan earn points in the current World Test Championship cycle from this series.
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