Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the schedule for the next ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in England. The tournament will start on June 12, and the final match will be held at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 5.
ICC Announces Schedule for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature 12 teams playing in England and Wales. Eight teams have already qualified, and four more will join after next year’s qualifier. Seven venues have been chosen to host the matches.
The tournament starts on June 12, with England playing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Group 1 includes Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two qualifier teams. Group 2 has England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and two more qualifier teams.
Over 24 days, 33 matches will be played. The top two teams from each group will move to the semi-finals at The Oval on June 30 and July 2. The final will take place at Lord’s on July 5.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said she is very excited about the Women’s T20 World Cup. She said she can’t wait to play against the best teams in the world and compete for the championship.
“World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different – it has the potential to be truly game-changing,” Nat Sciver-Brunt said.
“It’s going to be a huge moment for our sport and a brilliant opportunity to inspire young people and captivate fans across the country. Playing on home soil, for the biggest prize, against the best players in the world, it’s going to be unmissable. I can’t wait to be a part of it,” she added.
Full Match Schedule Of T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, and Times
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| Sat, June 13 | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 10:30 |
| Sat, June 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| Sat, June 13 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| Sun, June 14 | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Edgbaston | 10:30 |
| Sun, June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 16 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 16 | England vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| Wed, June 17 | Australia vs Qualifier | Headingley | 10:30 |
| Wed, June 17 | India vs Qualifier | Headingley | 14:30 |
| Wed, June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| Thu, June 18 | West Indies vs Qualifier | Headingley | 18:30 |
| Fri, June 19 | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| Sat, June 20 | Australia vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 |
| Sat, June 20 | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| Sat, June 20 | England vs Qualifier | Headingley | 18:30 |
| Sun, June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| Sun, June 21 | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 23 | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| Tue, June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 |
| Wed, June 24 | England vs West Indies | Lord’s | 18:30 |
| Thu, June 25 | India vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| Thu, June 25 | South Africa vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 18:30 |
| Fri, June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 18:30 |
| Sat, June 27 | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| Sat, June 27 | West Indies vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| Sat, June 27 | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 18:30 |
| Sun, June 28 | South Africa vs Qualifier | Lord’s | 10:30 |
| Sun, June 28 | Australia vs India | Lord’s | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 30 | Semi Final 1 (TBC vs TBC) | The Oval | 14:30 |
| Thu, July 2 | Semi Final 2 (TBC vs TBC) | The Oval | 18:30 |
| Sun, July 5 | Final (TBC vs TBC) | Lord’s | 14:30 |
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