The New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 is a bilateral cricket series featuring the England women’s cricket team hosting the New Zealand women’s cricket team in May 2026.
The tour consists of three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The ODI matches are part of the ICC Women’s Championship, contributing to World Cup qualification.
This series provides both teams an important opportunity to prepare for upcoming global tournaments while showcasing competitive women’s international cricket.
The tour also highlights the growing popularity of the women’s game and offers fans exciting contests between two strong international sides.
The T20I series will serve as preparations for upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.
Ahead of the bilateral series, the England Cricket Board will unveil ENG-W vs NZ-W 2026 Tickets for fans to experience live action between the sides.
New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 Schedule
As per the New Zealand women tour of England 2026, the first ODI match will be played on May 10 at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-street.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local | GMT |
| 10 May, 2026 | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 1st ODI | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 13 May, 2026 | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd ODI | County Ground, Northampton | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 16 May, 2026 | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd ODI | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 20 May, 2026 | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 1st T20I | County Ground, Derby | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 23 May, 2026 | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 25 May, 2026 | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd T20I | County Ground, Hove | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
New Zealand Women tour of England 2026 Squad
England Women ODI Squad: Charlie Dean (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Boucher, Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Tilly Corteen Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Charis Pavely, Linsey Smith, Alexa Stonehouse, Issy Wong
England Women T20I Squad: Charlie Dean (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Boucher, Alice Capsey, Tilley Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Charis Pavely, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong
New Zealand Women ODI Squad: Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Emma McLeod, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp
New Zealand women T20I Squad: Amelia Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze (wk),Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp (wk), Lea Tahuhu
ENG-W vs NZ-W 2026 Venues
A total of six venues will be used in the New Zealand Women tour of England 2026 across England and Wales.
- Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
- County Ground, Northampton
- Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- County Ground, Derby
- St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
- County Ground, Hove
