Complete Schedule for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Announced

Overview of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the full schedule for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which includes all 12 teams participating. The tournament will kick off with the host nation, England, facing Sri Lanka on June 12.

Tournament Format and Dates

This year's edition marks the 10th installment of the tournament, running from June 12 to July 5. It features the largest number of teams in the event's history, according to the ICC.

Teams Qualifying for the Tournament

The final four teams that secured their spots were Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, who qualified through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier held in Nepal last month. These teams will compete alongside notable participants such as defending champions New Zealand, the inaugural winners England, 2016 champions West Indies, current ODI World Cup holders India, and six-time champions Australia.

Notable Matches and Highlights

The tournament will commence with England against Sri Lanka on June 12, followed by an all-European match between Ireland and Scotland at Old Trafford on June 13. A significant encounter will occur on June 20 when England faces Scotland at Headingley, marking their first meeting at an ICC event on English soil.

Group Stage Breakdown

In Group B, Ireland and Scotland will compete alongside England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. Group A consists of Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. The Dutch team will make their debut in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, starting their journey against Bangladesh, who went unbeaten in the qualifiers.

ICC's Commitment to Women's Cricket

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta emphasized the significance of the schedule release as a pivotal moment leading up to this premier global sporting event. He stated, "This event continues ICC's ongoing investment in women's cricket, focusing on expanded participation, high-performance pathways, enhanced event standards, increased prize money, and broader media coverage to elevate the sport's profile globally."

Gupta added, "The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India was a transformative event, breaking records and inspiring communities, and we aim to maintain that momentum into the June-July tournament."

Final Match Venue

The championship match is set to take place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London on July 5.

Groups for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands

Group 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland.