Pakistan ODI tri-series: seven dates across two cities
Cricket fans following Pakistan, Sri Lanka or England can now mark out seven confirmed match dates from 18 to 31 October 2026. The ODI tri-series begins at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium before moving to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the final will be played on 31 October.
The published announcement does not include ticket prices or booking arrangements. Match start times, transport guidance and accessibility information are also not yet available, so supporters should treat those practical details as unconfirmed when planning attendance.
The England and Wales Cricket Board published the complete fixture list on 19 August. Rawalpindi and Lahore will each host three group matches, with Lahore also staging the final between the two leading sides.
Rawalpindi opens the series with all three match-ups
Pakistan and Sri Lanka begin the tournament at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 18 October. England enter the series against hosts Pakistan two days later, before Sri Lanka and England meet on 22 October.
That opening sequence means Rawalpindi spectators can see each possible pairing once across three match days. The fixtures are spaced two days apart, creating a clearly defined first stage before all three teams relocate to Lahore.
All seven ODI tri-series fixtures
| Date and fixture | Venue |
|---|---|
| 18 October — Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 20 October — Pakistan v England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 22 October — Sri Lanka v England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 25 October — Pakistan v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 27 October — Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 29 October — Sri Lanka v England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 31 October — Tri-series final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Lahore hosts the second round and final
The Lahore programme starts at Gaddafi Stadium on 25 October, when Pakistan face England for the second time in the series. Pakistan then play Sri Lanka on 27 October, followed by Sri Lanka against England on 29 October.
Each pairing therefore appears once in Rawalpindi and once in Lahore. For supporters deciding which city to attend, neither group-stage programme is limited to a particular opponent combination: both venues offer one match involving each pairing of the three teams.
The top two sides after the six scheduled group fixtures will return to Gaddafi Stadium for the final on 31 October. The finalists cannot be identified in advance, making that the only fixture whose participating teams remain to be decided.
The schedule is confirmed in the England and Wales Cricket Board announcement. Anyone considering attending should use the listed dates and venues as the current planning basis while waiting for separate confirmation of entry arrangements and other match-day logistics.
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board News
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