England begin their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign at home to Spain on Saturday 26 September 2026, drawn in a tough League A group alongside Spain, Croatia and Czechia.
Thomas Tuchel’s side play six games across September, October and November, opening with a rematch of the Euro 2024 final and closing with a trip to Spain in mid-November. Here’s the full schedule, with dates, kick-off times and venues.
England’s Nations League 2026/27 fixtures in full
| Matchday | Date | Fixture | Venue | Kick-off (UK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 26 Sep 2026 | England v Spain | Home | 7.45pm BST |
| 2 | Tue 29 Sep 2026 | Czechia v England | Away | 7.45pm BST |
| 3 | Sat 3 Oct 2026 | Croatia v England | Away (behind closed doors) | 5pm BST |
| 4 | Tue 6 Oct 2026 | England v Czechia | Home | 7.45pm BST |
| 5 | Thu 12 Nov 2026 | England v Croatia | Home | 7.45pm GMT |
| 6 | Sun 15 Nov 2026 | Spain v England | Away | 7.45pm GMT |
Kick-off times and venues are subject to confirmation closer to each game.
When do England’s Nations League fixtures start?
England kick off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at home to Spain. Thanks to an extended early-season international window, the first four matchdays are packed into just under a fortnight, running from 26 September to 6 October. The group then finishes with two games in the November window, on 12 and 15 November.
Who are England in a group with?
England were drawn into League A, Group 3 with Spain, Croatia and Czechia at the draw in Brussels in February 2026. It’s one of the standout groups of the entire competition — three of the four sides carry serious international pedigree, and there’s real history between them.
- Spain are the reigning European champions and beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final, so matchday one is an immediate shot at revenge for Tuchel’s side.
- Croatia are old rivals: England lost to them in the 2018 World Cup semi-final, beat them at Wembley in the inaugural 2018/19 Nations League, and were drawn against them again at the 2026 World Cup.
- Czechia complete the group, a side England know well from recent European Championship qualifying and the Euro 2020 group stage.
Why is the Croatia away game behind closed doors?
England’s trip to Croatia on Saturday 3 October will be played behind closed doors as a result of a UEFA sanction against the hosts. It’s a rare quirk — a competitive England away game in an empty stadium — that removes Croatia’s home crowd advantage for what is otherwise one of the trickier fixtures on the calendar.
What’s at stake in England’s group?
The top sides in League A play for a place in the Nations League finals. Group winners advance to the quarter-finals in March 2027, with the four finalists then contesting the trophy in June 2027. There’s jeopardy at the other end too: a poor campaign can drag a side into a relegation play-off. For England, a group containing Spain and Croatia means every result matters from the first whistle against the European champions.
Where can I watch England’s Nations League games?
England’s Nations League fixtures are expected to be shown free-to-air in the UK on the BBC or ITV, as is standard for competitive Three Lions matches, with the exact broadcaster for each game confirmed closer to the dates. Away trips to Czechia, Croatia and Spain, plus the home ties with Spain and Czechia, should all be available to watch live.
Betting on England’s Nations League campaign
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Frequently asked questions
When is England v Spain in the Nations League? Saturday 26 September 2026, at home, kicking off at 7.45pm BST — a rematch of the Euro 2024 final.
How many Nations League games do England play? Six: home and away against each of Spain, Croatia and Czechia across September, October and November 2026.
Which group are England in? League A, Group 3, with Spain, Croatia and Czechia.
Why is Croatia v England behind closed doors? The match on 3 October 2026 is being played without fans due to a UEFA sanction against Croatia.
What happens if England win their group? They advance to the Nations League quarter-finals in March 2027, with the finals to follow in June 2027.
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