Sri Lanka tour England from 15 to 27 September 2026 for three Vitality IT20s and three Metro Bank ODIs, and if you’re planning to attend any of the six matches, there’s no single place to buy. Each host ground sells tickets separately, so where you buy them and how much you pay depends entirely on the fixture you want to attend.
General admission prices currently start from around £20 to £55 depending on the venue and format, with premium and hospitality options priced higher at every ground. The series runs across six venues in England and Wales, from Southampton in the south to Durham in the north, before finishing at the Kia Oval in London.
Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Ticket Prices by Venue
Prices vary from ground to ground since each host county sets its own price bands. The table below shows the official starting prices confirmed by each venue at the time of writing.
| Date | Match | Adult Ticket Price | Under-16 Ticket Price | Ticket Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 September 2026 | 1st T20I | From £50.00 | From £20.00 | Last remaining tickets |
| 17 September 2026 | 2nd T20I | From £50.00 | From £20.00 | On sale now |
| 19 September 2026 | 3rd T20I | From £55.00 | From £20.00 | On sale now |
| 22 September 2026 | 1st ODI | From £50.00 | From £20.00 | On sale now |
| 24 September 2026 | 2nd ODI | From £55.00 | From £25.00 | On sale now |
| 27 September 2026 | 3rd ODI | £50.00 | £20.00 | General Admission Sold Out |
(Source: Official venue ticketing portals)
The Southampton T20I opener is nearly gone, so that one needs attention first. The Kia Oval ODI finale has already sold out on general admission, which leaves premium and hospitality as the only remaining routes in for that match.
At the time of writing, Cardiff and Durham had not published fixed general admission prices, so check the official county websites closer to the match dates for the latest ticket information.
Ticket Categories and Seating
Most venues on this tour don’t let you pick an exact seat. Instead, you choose a price band or category and the ground allocates the best available seat within it closer to the match date.
- General admission or standard seating makes up the bulk of tickets and is priced lowest at every ground.
- Premium seating, such as the Tenison Terrace and Pakistan Terrace at the Kia Oval, offers better sightlines and sometimes extra catering at a higher price.
- Hospitality packages offer private boxes, dining and dedicated service, and each venue’s hospitality partner sells them separately from the standard ticket portal.
- Junior tickets are available at every venue at a reduced rate, though most grounds require at least one adult ticket to be bought in the same stand before a junior ticket can be added.
- Family stands and alcohol-free seating areas are also offered at several grounds, including Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
How to Book Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Tickets
Since each match is hosted by a different county club, you’ll need to buy through that specific ground’s official portal. There is no central ECB ticketing page for this series.
Step 1: Decide which match and city you want to attend from the schedule above, then go to that ground’s official ticketing website.
- Southampton: utilitabowl.com
- Cardiff: glamorgancricket.com
- Manchester: lancashirecricket.co.uk
- Durham: durhamcricket.co.uk
- Leeds: yorkshireccc.com
- London: kiaoval.com
2nd Step Select the match date and choose your preferred price band or seating category.
Step 3: Complete your payment. Most venues charge a small non-refundable booking fee per ticket, and there is usually a limit of around 6 to 8 tickets per buyer per match.
Step 4: Wait for the exact seat allocation, which the organizers usually confirm closer to the match date, and keep your booking confirmation to gain entry.
(Source: ECB)
Refund Policy for Rain-Affected Matches
The ECB International Refund Scheme covers tickets for the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026. If rain prevents an official result, the ECB will automatically process eligible refunds to the original payment method, usually within 28 to 30 days.
| Match Format | Overs Completed | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| T20I | 10 overs or fewer | 100% refund |
| T20I | 10.1 to 19.5 overs | 50% refund |
| T20I | 20 overs or more | No refund |
| ODI | 15 overs or fewer | 100% refund |
| ODI | 15.1 to 29.5 overs | 50% refund |
| ODI | 30 overs or more | No refund |
(Source: ECB)
Booking and processing fees are generally non-refundable, and refunds apply only to tickets purchased through official venue ticketing platforms. Refund terms may vary slightly by venue, so it’s worth reading the specific ground’s ticket page before buying.
Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Match Schedule
The tour moves across six grounds over nearly two weeks, with the T20Is coming first and the ODIs following on. The ECB has confirmed all six fixtures, and the table below lists the full schedule at a glance.
| Date | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 15 Sep 2026 | 1st Vitality IT20 | Utilita Bowl | Southampton |
| Thu, 17 Sep 2026 | 2nd Vitality IT20 | Sophia Gardens | Cardiff |
| Sat, 19 Sep 2026 | 3rd Vitality IT20 | Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester |
| Tue, 22 Sep 2026 | 1st Metro Bank ODI | Riverside Ground | Chester-le-Street, Durham |
| Thu, 24 Sep 2026 | 2nd Metro Bank ODI | Headingley | Leeds |
| Sun, 27 Sep 2026 | 3rd Metro Bank ODI | The Kia Oval | London |
(Source: ECB)
The three T20Is come first, followed by the three ODIs, with the series wrapping up at the Kia Oval. Each local county cricket club hosts and sells tickets for its match independently rather than through the ECB.
Check Squads details for the Tour here!!!
General Admission at the Kia Oval Has Sold Out, With the Southampton T20I Close Behind
Standard tickets for the Kia Oval finale have sold out, while Southampton is also nearly full, so fans still looking to attend should act quickly and consider hospitality or premium options. For the remaining four fixtures, general sale is open through the official county portals now.
Six grounds, six independent booking processes and a series that runs into late September: Cricket Insider UK’s advice is to go direct to the official venue website for whichever match you want to attend, compare the available categories, and book before availability narrows further.
