The ICC and ECB have officially unveiled the complete schedule for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and it promises to be a landmark edition. Set to run from June 12 to July 5 across England and Wales, the 10th edition of the tournament will feature a record 12 teams for the first time in the competition's history.
The biggest storyline? Debutant Netherlands have been drawn into Group 1 alongside heavyweights India, six-time champions Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh — making it one of the toughest groups in Women's T20 World Cup history.
Groups Confirmed
Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands
Group 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland
Netherlands Make History
The Netherlands earned their maiden T20 World Cup qualification in style, winning all three of their Super Six matches during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers held in Nepal last month. They now step onto the biggest stage in women's T20 cricket — and the challenge could not be greater.
Scotland and Ireland also secured their qualification spots, completing the 12-team lineup alongside Bangladesh. Notably, one-third of the teams at this Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be from Europe — a significant milestone for the global growth of women's cricket.
India vs Pakistan Headlines Opening Weekend
The marquee clash of the group stage is undoubtedly India vs Pakistan, scheduled for June 14 at Edgbaston. India, the current ODI World Cup champions, will enter the tournament as one of the title favourites and will look to add the T20 crown to their cabinet.
Earlier on the same day, Netherlands will play their historic first-ever T20 World Cup fixture against Bangladesh at the same venue, making June 14 a momentous day for the tournament.
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Full ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule — Group 1 (Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands)
Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sat, June 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
Sun, June 14 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Edgbaston | 10:30 |
Sun, June 14 | Edgbaston | 14:30 | |
Wed, June 17 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Headingley | 10:30 |
Wed, June 17 | India vs Netherlands | Headingley | 14:30 |
Wed, June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
Sat, June 20 | Australia vs Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 |
Sat, June 20 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
Sun, June 21 | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
Tue, June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 |
Thu, June 25 | India vs Bangladesh | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
Thu, June 25 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 18:30 |
Sat, June 27 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
Sun, June 28 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Lord's | 10:30 |
Sun, June 28 | Australia vs India | Lord's | 14:30 |
Full ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule — Group 2 (West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland)
Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Fri, June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
Sat, June 13 | Scotland vs Ireland | Old Trafford | 10:30 |
Sat, June 13 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
Tue, June 16 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
Tue, June 16 | England vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
Thu, June 18 | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 |
Fri, June 19 | New Zealand vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
Sat, June 20 | England vs Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 |
Sun, June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
Tue, June 23 | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
Tue, June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
Wed, June 24 | England vs West Indies | Lord's | 18:30 |
Fri, June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Old Trafford | 18:30 |
Sat, June 27 | West Indies vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
Sat, June 27 | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 18:30 |
Knockout Stage
Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Tue, June 30 | Semi-Final 1 | The Oval | 14:30 |
Thu, July 2 | Semi-Final 2 | The Oval | 18:30 |
Sun, July 5 | The Final | Lord's | 14:30 |
Seven Venues, One Grand Final at Lord's
A total of 33 matches will be played across seven iconic venues: Edgbaston, Old Trafford, Headingley, Hampshire Bowl, Bristol County Ground, The Oval, and Lord's. Both semi-finals will be held at The Oval, while the grand final takes place at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground on July 5 — the same venue that hosted the 2009 final when England lifted the inaugural trophy.
Tournament Format
The 12 teams are divided into two groups of six. Each team plays five group-stage matches against every other team in their group. The top two from each group advance to the semi-finals. The Group 1 winner faces the Group 2 runner-up, and vice versa, before the final at Lord's.
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The Road Ahead
With the schedule now locked in, all 12 teams will be deep in preparation for what promises to be the biggest and most competitive Women's T20 World Cup ever. For established powers like Australia, India, and New Zealand, it is about adding another trophy. For debutants like the Netherlands, it is about making history and inspiring the next generation.
The countdown to June 12 has officially begun.
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