The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins on June 12 in England and Wales. Twelve teams will compete for the biggest prize in women’s T20 cricket across 33 matches.
The tournament follows a round-robin format. The 12 teams are divided into two groups of six. Each team will play the others in its group, while the top two sides advance to the semi-finals.
This guide covers all the key details in one place. You can check the full schedule, squad lists, and live streaming information throughout the tournament.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will run from June 12 to July 5 across seven venues in England.
A total of 33 matches, including the semi-finals and final, will determine the next world champion.
Take a look at the complete schedule of the tournament:
| Date | Teams | Time (IST / GMT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Jun 13 | Scotland Women vs Ireland Women | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 13 | Australia Women vs South Africa Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 13 | West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 14 | Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Jun 14 | India Women vs Pakistan Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Jun 16 | New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 16 | England Women vs Ireland Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 17 | Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 17 | India Women vs Netherlands Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 17 | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Jun 18 | West Indies Women vs Scotland Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 19 | New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 20 | Australia Women vs Netherlands Women | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 20 | Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 20 | England Women vs Scotland Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 21 | West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM | County Ground, Bristol |
| Jun 21 | South Africa Women vs India Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 23 | New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM | County Ground, Bristol |
| Jun 23 | Sri Lanka Women vs Ireland Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | County Ground, Bristol |
| Jun 23 | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 24 | England Women vs West Indies Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Lord’s, London |
| Jun 25 | India Women vs Bangladesh Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 25 | South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | County Ground, Bristol |
| Jun 26 | Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 27 | Pakistan Women vs Netherlands Women | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM | County Ground, Bristol |
| Jun 27 | West Indies Women vs Ireland Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | County Ground, Bristol |
| Jun 27 | England Women vs New Zealand Women | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Kennington Oval, London |
| Jun 28 | South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women | 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM | Lord’s, London |
| Jun 28 | Australia Women vs India Women | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | Lord’s, London |
| Jun 30 | Semi-Final 1 (TBC vs TBC) | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | Kennington Oval, London |
| Jul 2 | Semi-Final 2 (TBC vs TBC) | 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Kennington Oval, London |
| Jul 5 | Final (TBC vs TBC) | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM | Lord’s, London |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Warm- Up Matches
Teams will use the warm-up matches to fine-tune their preparations before the tournament begins on June 12.
A total of 12 matches will take place from June 6 to June 10 across Derby, Loughborough, and Cardiff.
Here is the complete warm-up match schedule:
| Date | Teams | Time (Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6 | Netherlands vs Scotland | 10:00 AM | Derby |
| Jun 6 | South Africa vs Ireland | 10:00 AM | Loughborough |
| Jun 6 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | 3:00 PM | Derby |
| Jun 6 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM | Loughborough |
| Jun 8 | West Indies vs India | 10:00 AM | Cardiff |
| Jun 8 | England vs Australia | 3:00 PM | Cardiff |
| Jun 9 | Scotland vs Pakistan | 10:00 AM | Derby |
| Jun 9 | Ireland vs Bangladesh | 10:00 AM | Loughborough |
| Jun 9 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | Derby |
| Jun 9 | South Africa vs New Zealand | 3:00 PM | Loughborough |
| Jun 10 | India vs England | 10:00 AM | Cardiff |
| Jun 10 | West Indies vs Australia | 3:00 PM | Cardiff |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Groups
The ICC has divided the 12 teams into two groups of six for the round-robin stage.
Each team plays every group opponent once, with the top two sides reaching the semi-finals.
Here is the group structure of the teams:
Group 1
- Australia
- India
- South Africa
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
Group 2
- England
- New Zealand
- West Indies
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Scotland
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Teams And Squads
The 12 teams have announced their squads for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Here are the full player lists for every team competing in England.
GROUP 1:
Australia
Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
Bangladesh
Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar.
India
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav.
Netherlands
Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis.
Pakistan
Fatima Sana (c), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab.
South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Nierkerk.
GROUP 2:
England
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
Ireland
Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector.
New Zealand
Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu.
Scotland
Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul.
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi.
West Indies
Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Venues
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played across seven iconic venues in England, hosting world-class cricket action.
Here are the venues and some important details to know regarding the venues of the tournament:
1. Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, hosts key Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures.
The venue opens with Scotland facing Ireland on June 13, while Australia also meet South Africa on the same day in a strong early contest.
It continues later with India taking on South Africa on June 21 and Bangladesh on June 25.
Sri Lanka then meets Scotland on June 26 as part of the group-stage schedule at this venue.
The pitch supports batters with true bounce, while fast bowlers get early seam movement under cloud cover.
Spinners also come into play as conditions slow in the middle overs.
The ground holds historic value as England won their first global title here in 2009, defeating New Zealand in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 final.
2. Headingley, Leeds
Headingley, Leeds hosts key ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures and plays a balanced role in group-stage action.
Firstly, Australia face Bangladesh and India meet Netherlands on June 17, while West Indies play Scotland on June 18.
Additionally, England face Scotland on June 20, followed by Australia meeting Pakistan on June 23 in later group matches at this venue.
The pitch offers reliable bounce for batters, so top-order players can trust stroke play with confidence. However, swing bowlers gain strong movement under cloud cover, especially in early overs.
Historically, Headingley hosts the “Battle of Britain” on June 20, where England face Scotland for the first time in an ICC tournament on English soil.
3. Edgbaston, Birmingham
England face Sri Lanka on June 12 at Edgbaston, Birmingham in the opening fixture at this venue.
Bangladesh meets the Netherlands, and India clashes with Pakistan on June 14, followed by South Africa playing Pakistan on June 17 in another key group encounter.
The surface plays fast and true, so batters score freely with strong timing and placement. However, wrist spinners gain impact later as the pitch dries and grip improves in the middle overs.
Edgbaston also carries a strong rivalry history, especially India vs Pakistan clashes, including the 2022 Commonwealth Games match, where India won by eight wickets. Smriti Mandhana starred with an unbeaten 63 off 42 balls.
4. Bristol County Ground, Bristol
Bristol County Ground hosts key ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage fixtures across multiple match days.
West Indies face Sri Lanka on June 21, while New Zealand play Scotland on June 23.
On the same day, Sri Lanka also meets Ireland in another group clash.
South Africa then takes on the Netherlands on June 25, followed by Pakistan facing the Netherlands and West Indies playing Ireland on June 27.
The pitch supports strong batting, so teams often post high totals with quick scoring opportunities.
However, bowlers find it tough due to a fast outfield and short boundaries, while spinners still get some grip in afternoon conditions.
The venue holds historic value as Chamari Athapaththu scored an unbeaten 178 here in the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup against Australia.
5. Lord’s, London
Lord’s hosts key ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures, including the final on July 5.
England face West Indies on June 24, while South Africa meet Bangladesh and Australia play India on June 28 in important group-stage clashes. The tournament then concludes here with the final on July 5.
The pitch has a unique slope that challenges batters, so they must adjust quickly to timing and angles.
However, seam bowlers enjoy early assistance from the surface, especially with green conditions and overhead movement.
Lord’s remains the “Home of Cricket,” where England won the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009 against New Zealand.
Katherine Sciver-Brunt produced a match-winning spell of 3 for 6 in that historic final.
6. The Oval, London
The Oval hosts key ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures, including both semi-finals.
England face New Zealand on June 27 in a high-intensity group-stage clash. The venue then stages Semi Final 1 on June 30 and Semi Final 2 on July 2 as teams battle for a place in the final.
The pitch is known for its flat surface and fast outfield, so batters trust the bounce and score freely with power shots.
However, bowlers depend on variations and discipline since conditions rarely offer major assistance.
The Oval carries strong tournament history as it hosted the semi-finals of the inaugural 2009 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where dominant bowling performances shaped the path to the final.
7. Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
Hampshire Bowl hosts key ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage fixtures across multiple match days.
West Indies face New Zealand on June 13, while New Zealand meet Sri Lanka and England play Ireland on June 16.
New Zealand also takes on Ireland on June 19. Australia meets the Netherlands, while Pakistan faces Bangladesh on June 20 in later group-stage action.
The pitch often helps teams batting first, so setting a total becomes a strong advantage at this venue.
However, seam bowlers get early movement through the air, especially in coastal conditions, making the first overs crucial for both sides.
The ground holds historic importance in T20 cricket as it hosted the opening match of England’s first domestic twenty-over tournament in 2003, marking the beginning of the global T20 era.
How To Buy Tickets For ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 are available through the official ICC ticketing platform. Here is how you can buy and access your tickets.
How To Buy Tickets
1- Visit the official ICC ticketing website (tickets.womens.t20worldcup.com) for all standard match tickets.
2- Create an account or log in using your email address or social sign-in option.
3- Select your preferred match, venue, and seating category from the available list.
4- Choose the number of tickets and proceed to the secure checkout page.
5- Complete payment to receive a confirmation email with booking details.
6- Access your tickets through the official ICC App or designated stadium app, as digital entry passes are released closer to match day.
How To Watch The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Live?
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast globally through official rights holders across different regions and platforms.
Check the platforms as per your region below:
| Region | Licensee | Linear Channels | Website | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Prime Video | N/A | https://www.primevideo.com/ | Prime Video |
| Bangladesh | TSM | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Caribbean | https://www.espncricinfo.com/ | ESPN on Disney+ |
| Hong Kong | PCCW | CricBuzz TV | https://icc.tv/ | CricBuzz, icc.tv |
| India (incl. SL, NEP, BHU, MDV) | JioStar | Star Sports network (multiple feeds) | https://www.hotstar.com/ | JioHotstar |
| Malaysia | Astro | CricBuzz TV | https://icc.tv/ | AstroGo, Sooka, CricBuzz, icc.tv |
| Netherlands | NOS | N/A | https://icc.tv/ | NOS Player, icc.tv |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ | Sky Sport (1–7, Select) | https://www.sky.co.nz/ | Sky Sport Now, Sky Go |
| Pakistan | Myco | PTV Sports, Geo Super | https://www.myco.io/ | Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad |
| Rest of World | ICC | N/A | https://www.icc.tv/ , https://www.youtube.com/@ICC | ICC.tv |
| Singapore | StarHub | Hub Sports 4 | https://icc.tv/ | StarHub App |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV | The Papare 2, Star Sports feeds | https://www.thepapare.com/ | Dialog Play |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport Cricket | https://www.supersport.com/ | SuperSport |
| UK & Northern Ireland | Sky Sports | Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event | https://www.skysports.com/ , https://www.sky.com/ , https://www.nowtv.com/ | Sky Sports |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV | https://www.willow.tv/ | Willow, CricBuzz |
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Final Thoughts
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 runs from June 12 to July 5 in England and Wales. Twelve teams compete for the world title across iconic venues, so fans will see a packed schedule of high-intensity matches.
Tickets are available through the official ICC ticketing platform, while live coverage streams globally via licensed broadcasters and digital apps. Fans can check regional listings for TV channels and streaming platforms in their country.
Therefore, stay tuned and don’t miss any action as the tournament delivers exciting finishes, strong rivalries, and world-class women’s cricket throughout the event.
