By Victoria Hamilton 
The New Zealand Women’s cricket team is set to tour England in May 2026 for a thrilling six-match white-ball series, featuring three ODIs followed by three T20Is. The series promises top-tier women’s cricket action across iconic venues, kicking off in Chester-le-Street on May 10 and concluding in Hove on May 25.
The ODIs will be played at Chester-le-Street, Northampton, and Cardiff, offering fans a mix of northern and Welsh cricket atmospheres. The T20 leg starts under lights in Derby before heading to Canterbury and Hove, ensuring a variety of playing conditions.
With England Women boasting stars like Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Sophie Ecclestone, and New Zealand Women led by the experienced Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr, this series could be pivotal ahead of the ICC Women’s Championship matches and T20 World Cup build-up.
New Zealand Women’s Tour of England 2026 – Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time | GMT Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2026 | 1st ODI | Chester-le-Street | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 13 May 2026 | 2nd ODI | Northampton | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 16 May 2026 | 3rd ODI | Cardiff | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 20 May 2026 | 1st T20I (N) | Derby | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 23 May 2026 | 2nd T20I | Canterbury | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 25 May 2026 | 3rd T20I | Hove | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
Tim Douglas