The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 runs from June 12 to July 5, 2026, across seven venues in England. Twelve teams will compete in 33 matches, with the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
This is the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, expanding from 10 to 12 teams for the first time. Defending champions New Zealand return to defend their 2024 title, while the Netherlands make their debut. Below, you’ll find the complete schedule, group details, venue breakdown, India’s fixtures, and broadcast information.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Key Tournament Details
Before jumping into the full schedule, here’s a quick snapshot of the essential tournament information.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Edition | 10th |
| Host | England & Wales |
| Dates | 12 June – 5 July 2026 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Matches | 33 (30 Group Stage + 2 Semi-Finals + 1 Final) |
| Venues | 7 across England |
| Defending Champions | New Zealand |
| Final Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| Format | Group Stage + Knockout |
Full Schedule of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule features 30 group-stage matches followed by two semi-finals and a final. All times below are in Indian Standard Time (IST). The schedule was officially released by the ICC on 24 February 2026.
Hosts England kick off proceedings against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12. Meanwhile, the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash takes place on June 14 at the same venue.
| Date | Match | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | Match 1 | England W vs Sri Lanka W | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 13 | Match 2 | Scotland W vs Ireland W | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 13 | Match 3 | Australia W vs South Africa W | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 13 | Match 4 | West Indies W vs New Zealand W | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 PM IST |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Match 5 | Bangladesh W vs Netherlands W | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:00 PM IST |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Match 6 | India W vs Pakistan W | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 7:00 PM IST |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Match 7 | New Zealand W vs Sri Lanka W | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 7:00 PM IST |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Match 8 | England W vs Ireland W | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 PM IST |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Match 9 | Australia W vs Bangladesh W | Headingley, Leeds | 3:00 PM IST |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Match 10 | India W vs Netherlands W | Headingley, Leeds | 7:00 PM IST |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Match 11 | South Africa W vs Pakistan W | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 PM IST |
| Thu, Jun 18 | Match 12 | West Indies W vs Scotland W | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM IST |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Match 13 | New Zealand W vs Ireland W | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Match 14 | Australia W vs Netherlands W | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 3:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Match 15 | Pakistan W vs Bangladesh W | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 7:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Match 16 | England W vs Scotland W | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM IST |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Match 17 | West Indies W vs Sri Lanka W | County Ground, Bristol | 3:00 PM IST |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Match 18 | South Africa W vs India W | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:00 PM IST |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Match 19 | New Zealand W vs Scotland W | County Ground, Bristol | 3:00 PM IST |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Match 20 | Sri Lanka W vs Ireland W | County Ground, Bristol | 7:00 PM IST |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Match 21 | Australia W vs Pakistan W | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM IST |
| Wed, Jun 24 | Match 22 | England W vs West Indies W | Lord’s, London | 11:00 PM IST |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Match 23 | India W vs Bangladesh W | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:00 PM IST |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Match 24 | South Africa W vs Netherlands W | County Ground, Bristol | 11:00 PM IST |
| Fri, Jun 26 | Match 25 | Sri Lanka W vs Scotland W | Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Match 26 | Pakistan W vs Netherlands W | County Ground, Bristol | 3:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Match 27 | West Indies W vs Ireland W | County Ground, Bristol | 7:00 PM IST |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Match 28 | England W vs New Zealand W | The Oval, London | 11:00 PM IST |
| Sun, Jun 28 | Match 29 | South Africa W vs Bangladesh W | Lord’s, London | 3:00 PM IST |
| Sun, Jun 28 | Match 30 | Australia W vs India W | Lord’s, London | 7:00 PM IST |
| Tue, Jun 30 | SF 1 | TBC vs TBC | The Oval, London | 7:00 PM IST |
| Thu, Jul 2 | SF 2 | TBC vs TBC | The Oval, London | 11:00 PM IST |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Final | TBC vs TBC | Lord’s, London | 7:00 PM IST |
Note: Semi-final matchups depend on group-stage results. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockouts.
Groups and Teams in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC divided twelve teams into two groups of six. Each team plays five group-stage matches. Subsequently, the top two from each group qualify for the semi-finals. Here’s how the groups shape up.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Australia | England (Host) |
| India | New Zealand |
| South Africa | West Indies |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Bangladesh | Ireland |
| Netherlands | Scotland |
How Teams Qualified
Automatic qualifiers: England (host), Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and West Indies qualified based on their top-five finish at the 2024 edition.
Ranking qualifiers: Pakistan and Sri Lanka earned their spots through the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings.
Global Qualifier (Nepal, Jan-Feb 2026): Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands secured the final four spots. Notably, the Netherlands qualified for a Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time ever.
Venues Hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Seven iconic English cricket grounds will host matches across the tournament. The ECB confirmed the venues in May 2025, with Lord’s earning the honour of hosting the final.
| Venue | City | Capacity | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston | Birmingham | 25,000 | Group matches (incl. IND vs PAK) |
| Old Trafford | Manchester | 26,000 | Group matches |
| Headingley | Leeds | 18,350 | Group matches (incl. AUS vs PAK) |
| Rose Bowl | Southampton | 25,000 | Group matches |
| County Ground | Bristol | 17,500 | Group matches |
| The Oval | London | 27,500 | Semi-Finals + 1 group match |
| Lord’s | London | 31,100 | Final + group matches |
Edgbaston holds particular significance for women’s cricket. England won the first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup at this ground back in 1973 under Rachel Heyhoe Flint’s captaincy.
Headingley is synonymous with dramatic cricket moments. Ben Stokes’ 2019 Ashes miracle unfolded here, and the 2026 tournament brings its own blockbuster matchups to Leeds.
Both semi-finals take place at The Oval on June 30 and July 2, before the action shifts to Lord’s for the final on July 5.
Warm-Up Match Venues
The ICC also confirmed three warm-up venues: Sophia Gardens (Cardiff), County Cricket Ground (Derby), and Haslegrave Ground (Loughborough). Warm-up matches will help teams acclimatise to English conditions before the group stage begins.
Key Matches to Watch in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
With 33 matches on the calendar, some fixtures stand out more than others. Here are the must-watch games throughout the tournament.
India vs Pakistan (June 14, Edgbaston)
Every India vs Pakistan match generates massive interest, and this one is no different. Both teams are in Group A, making this an early group-stage fixture with significant points table implications. Edgbaston will be buzzing.
Australia vs South Africa (June 13, Old Trafford)
A repeat of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final. Australia remain the most dominant force in women’s T20 cricket with six titles. South Africa, meanwhile, reached the 2024 final. This opening-day clash sets the tone for Group A.
South Africa vs India (June 21, Old Trafford)
This is a rematch of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Final, where India emerged victorious. Both sides know each other’s game inside out, making this group-stage encounter a potential preview of a knockout clash.
Australia vs India (June 28, Lord’s)
The final group match for both teams takes place at the Home of Cricket. If the group standings are tight, this game could decide who finishes on top. Australia and India have produced several classic encounters in ICC events.
England vs New Zealand (June 27, The Oval)
Hosts England face defending champions New Zealand in what could be a Group B decider. The Oval provides a fitting stage for this high-stakes encounter.
The Final (July 5, Lord’s)
Cricket’s most iconic venue hosts the ultimate showdown. Lord’s has never hosted a Women’s T20 World Cup Final before, so this promises to be a historic occasion for the sport.
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Final Thoughts: 12 Teams Ready For Battle Of T20 WC 2026
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be the biggest and most competitive edition yet. With 12 teams, seven iconic English venues, and a historic final at Lord’s, the stage is set for a memorable tournament.
India’s campaign starts strong with the Pakistan clash, and fans across the globe have multiple viewing options to catch every moment.
