The full fixture schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been officially confirmed, setting the stage for a month of high-profile international cricket across England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July. With the 12-team line-up now complete, the tournament promises marquee rivalries, historic first-time appearances and a tightly contested race to the knockout stages.
The competition will follow a two-group format, with the 12 teams split evenly into two pools of six. Each side will play the other teams in their group once, with the top two from each group progressing to the semi-final. The knockout stage will consist of two semi-finals, followed by the final, ensuring every group-stage fixture carries significant weight in the battle for qualification.
Group 1 brings together defending champions Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and tournament debutants the Netherlands. The Dutch side will be making their first appearance at a Women’s T20 World Cup, marking a milestone moment for the nation. Group 2 features hosts England alongside New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Scotland, with Scotland returning to the global stage in a tournament set to be played in close proximity to home support.
The tournament opens on 12 June at Edgbaston, where England face Sri Lanka in a primetime evening fixture. One of the standout early clashes follows on 14 June at the same venue, as India meet Pakistan in a highly anticipated Group 1 encounter that is expected to draw global attention. Australia begin their title defence against South Africa on 13 June at Old Trafford Cricket Ground before facing Bangladesh at Headingley.
India’s schedule includes a meeting with the Netherlands in Leeds and a key contest against Bangladesh in Manchester, but their headline fixture arrives on 28 June at Lord’s Cricket Ground, where they face Australia in a clash that could determine the Group 1 standings.
Group 2 also features several decisive matchups. England meet Ireland on 16 June at the Hampshire Bowl before taking on West Indies at Lord’s on 24 June. Their final group fixture against New Zealand at The Oval on 27 June could prove pivotal in the race for a semi-final berth. A notable home nations contest is scheduled for 20 June at Headingley, where England face Scotland in a Saturday evening fixture. Ireland and Scotland will also clash earlier in the group stage at Old Trafford, adding further intrigue to Group 2.
Matches will also be staged at the Bristol County Ground, ensuring the tournament reaches fans across multiple regions. Following the conclusion of the group phase on 28 June, both semi-finals will be held at the Oval on 30 June and 2 July, before the final takes place at Lord’s on 5 July.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| June 13 | Scotland vs Ireland | Old Trafford | 10:30 |
| June 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 13 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 14 | Bangladesh vs Netherland | Edgbaston | 10:30 |
| June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 14:30 |
| June 16 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| June 16 | England vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 17 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Headingley | 10:30 |
| June 17 | India vs Netherlands | Headingley | 14:30 |
| June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| June 18 | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 19 | New Zealand vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 20 | Australia vs Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 |
| June 20 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| June 20 | England vs Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 21 | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 23 | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 24 | England vs West Indies | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 18:30 |
| June 25 | India vs Bangladesh | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 25 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 18:30 |
| June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Old Trafford | 18:30 |
| June 27 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 27 | West Indies vs Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| June 27 | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 18:30 |
| June 28 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 10:30 |
| June 28 | Australia vs India | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 14:30 |
| June 30 | TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 1) | The Oval | 14:30 |
| July 2 | TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 2) | The Oval | 18:30 |
| July 5 | TBC vs TBC (The Final) | Lord’s Cricket Ground | 14:30 |
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