The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place from June 12 to July 5, 2026, across England and Wales, featuring 12 teams and 33 matches over 24 days.
The tournament will begin with the group stage, followed by the semi-finals and the final. Defending champions New Zealand will aim to retain their title, while hosts England will look to lift the trophy at home in front of passionate fans.
Top venues include Lord’s Cricket Ground, Headingley, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, and The Oval. Take a look at the complete schedule of this tournament in this blog.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Complete Schedule
The First match is between the host England and Sri Lanka on June 12 at Edgbaston, Birmingham
| Date | Match | Venue (City, Stadium) | Time (Local / GMT / IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka | Birmingham, Edgbaston | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 13 | Scotland vs Ireland | Manchester, Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 10:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
| June 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Manchester, Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 13 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Southampton, Hampshire Bowl | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 14 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Birmingham, Edgbaston | 10:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
| June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Birmingham, Edgbaston | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 16 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Southampton, Hampshire Bowl | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 16 | England vs Ireland | Southampton, Hampshire Bowl | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 17 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Leeds, Headingley | 10:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
| June 17 | India vs Netherlands | Leeds, Headingley | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Birmingham, Edgbaston | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 18 | West Indies vs Scotland | Leeds, Headingley | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 19 | New Zealand vs Ireland | Southampton, Hampshire Bowl | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 20 | Australia vs Netherlands | Southampton, Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
| June 20 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Southampton, Hampshire Bowl | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 20 | England vs Scotland | Leeds, Headingley | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol, Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
| June 21 | South Africa vs India | Manchester, Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 23 | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol, Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
| June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Bristol, Bristol County Ground | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Leeds, Headingley | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 24 | England vs West Indies | London, Lord’s Cricket Ground | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 25 | India vs Bangladesh | Manchester, Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 25 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Bristol, Bristol County Ground | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Manchester, Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 27 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Bristol, Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
| June 27 | West Indies vs Ireland | Bristol, Bristol County Ground | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 27 | England vs New Zealand | London, The Oval | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| June 28 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | London, Lord’s Cricket Ground | 10:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
| June 28 | Australia vs India | London, Lord’s Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| June 30 | Semi Final 1 | London, The Oval | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
| July 2 | Semi Final 2 | London, The Oval | 6:30 PM / 5:30 PM / 11:00 PM |
| July 5 | Final | London, Lord’s Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
The groups for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 feature a balanced mix of top teams and emerging sides. Group 1 includes strong contenders like Australia, India, and South Africa, alongside Bangladesh and Netherlands.
Group 2 features hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, and West Indies, along with Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland, promising highly competitive matches.
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Australia | England |
| India | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | West Indies |
| South Africa | Sri Lanka |
| Bangladesh | Ireland |
| Netherlands | Scotland |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points System
Each team will play five group matches, facing every other team in their group once. Teams will earn 2 points for a win, 1 point for a no result, and 0 points for a loss.
The top two teams from each group in the points table will qualify for the semi-finals, while Net Run Rate (NRR) will be used to decide standings if teams finish level on points. Winners of the semi-finals will advance to the final.
- Win: 2 points
- No Result / Abandoned: 1 point each
- Loss: 0 points
- The top two teams from each group qualify for Semi-Finals
- Net Run Rate (NRR) is used if points are equal
- Winners of the semi-finals advance to the Final
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Conclusion: Women’s T20 WC will start from June 12
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be one of the biggest tournaments in women’s cricket history, featuring top teams, iconic venues, and high-intensity rivalries.
With 33 matches across England and Wales, fans can expect thrilling contests from the opening match to the final at Lord’s.
The expanded format gives emerging teams more opportunities, while powerhouses like Australia, England, and India will battle for supremacy. With global attention and strong competition, this World Cup could play a major role in further growing women’s cricket worldwide.
