ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Announced: In a landmark announcement for women’s cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the full schedule of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Set to take place in England from June 12 to July 5, 2026, the tournament will mark a historic first — featuring 12 teams and a record 33 matches played over 24 days across seven prestigious venues in the UK.
A Historic First for Women’s Cricket
For the first time in Women’s T20 World Cup history, 12 nations will compete for glory, making the 2026 edition the largest and most inclusive yet. The tournament will begin with a thrilling opening clash between hosts England and Sri Lanka on June 12 at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham.
This expanded format aims to raise the bar for women’s cricket worldwide, both in terms of global participation and audience reach.
Full List of Venues
The matches will take place at some of England’s most iconic cricket grounds, including:
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- The Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
- Headingley, Leeds
- Old Trafford, Manchester
- The Oval, London
- Bristol County Ground, Bristol
- Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
The semi-finals will be held at The Oval on June 30 and July 2, while the final showdown will take place at Lord’s on July 5, promising a grand culmination to a historic tournament.
India vs Pakistan – A Group Stage Blockbuster
Among the most anticipated clashes is the India vs Pakistan match on June 14 at Edgbaston — a high-voltage encounter that’s expected to draw massive viewership both on-ground and online.
Tournament Format and Groups
The 12 teams are split into two groups of six, with the top two from each group progressing to the semi-finals.
Group 1
- Australia
- South Africa (2024 runners-up)
- India
- Pakistan
- Qualifier 1
- Qualifier 2
Group 2
- England (hosts)
- New Zealand (defending champions)
- Sri Lanka
- West Indies
- Qualifier 3
- Qualifier 4
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule with date, match, and venue:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June (Friday) | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston |
| 13 June (Saturday) | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Old Trafford Cricket Ground |
| 13 June (Saturday) | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford Cricket Ground |
| 13 June (Saturday) | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl |
| 14 June (Sunday) | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Edgbaston |
| 14 June (Sunday) | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston |
| 16 June (Tuesday) | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl |
| 16 June (Tuesday) | England vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl |
| 17 June (Wednesday) | Australia vs Qualifier | Headingley |
| 17 June (Wednesday) | India vs Qualifier | Headingley |
| 17 June (Wednesday) | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston |
| 18 June (Thursday) | West Indies vs Qualifier | Headingley |
| 19 June (Friday) | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl |
| 20 June (Saturday) | Australia vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl |
| 20 June (Saturday) | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl |
| 20 June (Saturday) | England vs Qualifier | Headingley |
| 21 June (Sunday) | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground |
| 21 June (Sunday) | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford Cricket Ground |
| 23 June (Tuesday) | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground |
| 23 June (Tuesday) | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground |
| 23 June (Tuesday) | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley |
| 24 June (Wednesday) | England vs West Indies | Lord’s Cricket Ground |
| 25 June (Thursday) | India vs Qualifier | Old Trafford Cricket Ground |
| 25 June (Thursday) | South Africa vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground |
| 26 June (Friday) | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Old Trafford Cricket Ground |
| 27 June (Saturday) | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground |
| 27 June (Saturday) | West Indies vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground |
| 27 June (Saturday) | England vs New Zealand | The Oval |
| 28 June (Sunday) | South Africa vs Qualifier | Lord’s Cricket Ground |
| 28 June (Sunday) | Australia vs India | Lord’s Cricket Ground |
| 30 June (Tuesday) | Semifinal 1: TBC vs TBC | The Oval |
| 2 July (Thursday) | Semifinal 2: TBC vs TBC | The Oval |
| 5 July (Sunday) | Final: TBC vs TBC | Lord’s Cricket Ground |
This edition is not only a leap forward in terms of size and structure but also represents ICC’s growing commitment toward women’s cricket as a global product. The choice of historic venues, coupled with high-stakes rivalries like India vs Pakistan and Australia vs South Africa, adds layers of excitement.
Speaking about the tournament, ICC officials remarked that this edition will be a defining moment in the evolution of women’s cricket, providing a platform for new heroes to emerge and for the sport to reach newer audiences.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a cricketing festival like never before. With 12 teams, elite venues, and a thrilling lineup of matches, it’s poised to redefine women’s cricket on a global scale. The world will be watching, and history will be made in England.
