{"id":15480,"date":"2019-08-30T16:05:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T15:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=15480"},"modified":"2025-01-30T11:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T11:10:08","slug":"england-cricket-tour-sri-lanka-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/england-cricket-tour-sri-lanka-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12507&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Catch the England vs Sri Lanka ODI &amp; T20 Series in 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is an England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka in January and February 2026! This will be the first time that England have toured Sri Lanka since the &#8216;no spectators&#8217; tour in 2021.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">England Men <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are set<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to play three T20 internationals (IT20s) and three one-day internationals (ODIs) in Sri Lanka across January and February 2026. The Three Lions last toured Sri Lanka in January 2021 for a two-Test series, with the visitors winning 2-0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join the excitement as the England Men\u2019s Cricket Team heads to Sri Lanka in early 2026 for a highly anticipated series, promising a showcase of top-tier cricket in some of Sri Lanka\u2019s most iconic venues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What to expect from the England vs Sri Lanka series:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Top-Class Cricket<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Epic Venues<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">! Fun, frolics and much more than <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cricket. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Turn the 2026 England Cricket Tour into an Unforgettable Holiday<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This blog goes beyond cricket, offering expert tips on how to make the most of your time in Sri Lanka. Whether you&#8217;re a first-time visitor or a returning one, you&#8217;ll escape the barmy army and discover so much more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From boutique hotels to unique off-the-beaten-track experiences, ETG\u2019s insider knowledge will help you craft a trip that\u2019s as thrilling off the pitch as it is in the stands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We&#8217;ll help you turn your cricket holiday into an epic and luxurious adventure.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/make-enq\">Talk to us today<\/a> about how to create your bespoke Sri Lankan cricket-watching holiday.<br \/>\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15709&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Getting to Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re based in the UK, following the England cricket team across to Sri Lanka for the England cricket tour dates 2026 is going to require a lengthy flight. Here are some typical routes:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Heathrow to Bandaranaike International \u2013 10 hours 30 minutes<br \/>\n\u25cf Edinburgh to Colombo \u2013 13 hours 40 minutes (indirect)<br \/>\n\u25cf Manchester to Colombo \u2013 12 hours 30 minutes (indirect)<br \/>\n\u25cf Birmingham to Colombo \u2013 12 hours 55 minutes (indirect)<\/p>\n<p>While the terminology can be confusing, the two Sri Lankan airports are one and the same \u2013 they both use the CMB airport code. Neither is the airport in Colombo; it is, in fact, 32km to the north close to a town called Negombo. While the Sri Lanka v England 2026 dates in Colombo are easy to reach from this airport, Galle is further away, coming in at 153km (95 miles) away. The Colombo &#8211; Galle highway makes this journey far more straightforward than it used to be when England test team first started touring Sri Lanka in the 1990s.<\/p>\n<p>Journeys in Sri Lanka can still take a while though which is one primary reason why a well-planned trip to the 2026 England tour of Sri Lanka is vital.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Cricket tour packages \u2013 what\u2019s included?<\/h2>\n<p>We at Experience Travel Group (ETG) know there\u2019s no such thing as \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d, and that\u2019s why each and every one of our holidays is bespoke. So, unlike with most international sports tours, you can design your trip for the England cricket tour so that it meets your requirements perfectly. The following fundamentals, however, will always be included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets for the England v Sri Lanka fixtures<\/li>\n<li>Guides and all internal transfers<\/li>\n<li>Personalised hotel choices<\/li>\n<li>Local attractions and experiences<\/li>\n<li>International flights (though you are also welcome to book your own)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ETG work on the basis that this is your holiday, so we\u2019ll work out the details in close conversation with you. If you&#8217;d like some inspiration, have a look at our sample <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sri Lanka holidays<\/a> and itineraries.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri-lanka-england-cricket-tour\">Find Out More About the England Tour to Sri Lanka<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15294&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Other places to visit while you\u2019re in Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n<p>Sri Lanka is a beautiful, vibrant country with so much to offer, so we\u2019d highly recommend seeing some of the sights if you\u2019re visiting for any international cricket tours. In fact, we think the cricket is the perfect excuse to see what else the island has to offer! Here is a handful of our top picks:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Get closer to nature. Most people visit Yala, but did you know you can see swimming elephants in Gal Oya, or get up close and personal with leopards and far more in Wilpattu National Park?<\/li>\n<li>Sigiriya is an incredible archaeological site that you may already be familiar with as it\u2019s one of the most iconic landmarks in Sri Lanka. But Sri Lanka has lesser known historical sites scattered and mysterious &#8211; let&#8217;s help you stumble upon them.<\/li>\n<li>Experience Sri Lankan heritage. If history\u2019s your thing, there are some extraordinary sites in Sri Lanka, and we\u2019d recommend the ancient city of Polonnaruwa which dates back to 1070.<\/li>\n<li>Take time for tea. Sri Lanka is known across the world for their tea, so where better for the English to enjoy a little time out than in the hills surrounded by tea plantations.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy Colombo. In the last decade or so, Colombo has developed to be one of the highlights of any trip to Sri Lanka thanks to its boutique hotels, bars and restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are plenty of options for a tailored tour of Sri Lankan to sit neatly alongside the Sri Lanka vs England cricket fixtures, read more for inspiration on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/experience-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">things to do when you visit Sri Lanka.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Where to stay in Sri Lanka in March?<\/h2>\n<p>At ETG, we tend to avoid the impersonal, resort-style accommodation traditionally associated with international sports tours. Instead, we know an incredible range of boutique, luxurious and characterful hotels and villas and can make suggestions depending on your taste and travel style. Or have a look here at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\/hotels\">ETG Hotel Collection in Sri Lanka<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri-lanka-england-cricket-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find Out More About the England Tour to Sri Lanka<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12533&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the weather like in January and February?<\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately for all of us, the European winter months are the perfect time to visit Sri Lanka. The period between mid-January and February is generally considered to be the dry time of year, so you&#8217;re guaranteed some warm, sunny weather to accompany your beers and test-side merriment.\u00a0 That said, Sri Lanka is still a tropical country which means it is always possible that you will encounter a downpour or two, but rains at this time of year tend to come in short sharp showers that clear relatively quickly. In essence: it&#8217;ll be weather for shorts, t-shirts and sandals, but do be sure to take along a thin layer of waterproof clothing, just in case!<\/p>\n<p>A word of warning though: the best hotels get booked for this time very early indeed, so to avoid disappointment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/make-enq\">talk to us<\/a> about planning your holiday today.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Visas for Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n<p>Make sure that when you travel to Sri Lanka your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity from the date of entry. Most nationalities can get a visa on entry by applying for an Electronic Travel Authorisation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Is Sri Lanka safe?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. We believe Sri Lanka is one of the world&#8217;s safest major tourism destinations, with remarkably low levels of crime. 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