England’s white-ball tour of Australia starts on Friday, November 13, and UK supporters face a 3:30 AM alarm for the first ODI in Perth. Harry Brook captains both squads across three ODIs and five T20Is at eight Australian grounds, finishing in Canberra on December 2.
Cricket Insider UK has both fixture lists below with UK and India start times, plus an honest answer on where to watch, because no UK broadcaster has confirmed coverage yet.
England vs Australia 2026 ODI Fixtures
The three ODIs come first, and all of them land at 3:30 AM for UK viewers. England also play a List A warm up against Western Australia at the WACA Ground on Saturday November 7, with the same 3:30 AM UK start.
| Match | Date | Venue | Local time | UK time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Fri Nov 13 | Optus Stadium, Perth | 11:30 AM AWST | 3:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2nd ODI | Sun Nov 15 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 2:00 PM ACDT | 3:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3rd ODI | Wed Nov 18 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:30 PM AEDT | 3:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
(Source: England and Wales Cricket Board)
Three different time zones, one identical UK start. That makes the ODI series easy to plan around, even if the hour is brutal.
England vs Australia 2026 T20I Fixtures
The T20Is follow within days of the last ODI, and the evening starts in Australia turn into a much friendlier 8:15 AM back home.
| Match | Date | Venue | Local time | UK time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Sat Nov 21 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 7:15 PM AEDT | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Tue Nov 24 | People First Stadium, Gold Coast | 6:15 PM AEST | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Fri Nov 27 | Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane | 6:15 PM AEST | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| 4th T20I | Sun Nov 29 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 7:15 PM AEDT | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| 5th T20I | Wed Dec 2 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM AEDT | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
(Source: England and Wales Cricket Board)
Here’s the good news for early risers: the weekend T20I in Sydney on Sunday November 29 is the pick for anyone who wants to watch live without wrecking a working week.
Where to Watch England vs Australia 2026 Live
Broadcast rights are the open question, so here is where each region stands today, based on what could be confirmed.
| Region | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UK | None announced | Awaiting confirmation |
| Australia | Foxtel and Kayo Sports | Expected, check Cricket Australia |
| India | None announced | Awaiting confirmation |
(Source: Cricket Australia, Whistleout)
Rights can change and so can match availability, so check before you pay for anything.
Start Times at a Glance for UK and Indian Fans
Every match starts and finishes on the same calendar day in Australia, the UK and India, so there are no date confusions to worry about.
| Format | Dates | UK time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | Nov 13, 15 and 18 | 3:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| T20Is | Nov 21, 24, 27, 29 and Dec 2 | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
(Source: England and Wales Cricket Board)
England Open in Perth on November 13 and Close in Canberra on December 2
England play eight white ball matches in Australia between November 13 and December 2, starting with three early morning ODIs for UK viewers and finishing with five more comfortable T20Is. The one gap left is the broadcast, and Cricket Insider UK will update this guide as soon as a UK or India broadcaster confirms coverage. Until then, set alarms for 3:30 AM for the ODIs and 8:15 AM for the T20Is. The tour then leads into the one off Test at the MCG from March 11 to 15, 2027.
Sources
- Fixtures announced for England tour of Australia (Wisden): Confirms dates, venues and local start times.
- England Men white ball tour of Australia fixtures announced (ECB): Official ODI schedule and local times.
- England to tour Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is (Radio X): Confirms tour format and March 2027 MCG Test.
- England’s Ashes series to be shown by TNT Sports (AOL): TNT’s Cricket Australia deal ended March 2026.
- Where to watch live cricket in Australia (Whistleout): Foxtel and Kayo hold Australian men’s rights.
- Global TV guide for the Ashes (Cricket Australia): Seven and 7plus carried the Ashes.
