By Victoria Hamilton 
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Full Schedule Confirmed for Blockbuster Summer in England
Cricket fans across the globe can mark their calendars as the full match schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially been announced. This much-anticipated event will feature 33 matches over 24 days, played at seven top-tier venues across England and Wales, from 12 June to 5 July 2026.
The tournament kicks off in style as England take on Sri Lanka under the lights at Edgbaston, setting the tone for a month of elite women’s cricket action.
Expanded Format and Iconic Venues
Twelve teams, including automatic qualifiers and emerging talents via qualifiers, will vie for the coveted trophy currently held by New Zealand. The event promises to be a watershed moment in women’s cricket, with Lord’s and The Oval set to host the knockout stages, including both semi-finals and the grand final.
Other venues include Old Trafford, Headingley, Hampshire Bowl, Bristol County Ground, and Edgbaston, ensuring a geographically inclusive tournament that will reach fans from north to south.
A Game-Changing Opportunity
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed her excitement, calling the tournament “truly game-changing,” while Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild emphasized its potential to spark lasting transformation in how women’s cricket is perceived and celebrated.
The first wave of tickets for the final at Lord’s sold out in just 24 hours, a strong indicator of the growing enthusiasm surrounding the event. Fans are encouraged to pre-register to secure access to remaining tickets via womens.t20worldcup.com.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group Stage Breakdown
Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Qualifier, Qualifier
Group 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Qualifier, Qualifier
Full Schedule – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 (Fri) | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| June 13 (Sat) | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 10:30 |
| June 13 (Sat) | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 13 (Sat) | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 14 (Sun) | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Edgbaston | 10:30 |
| June 14 (Sun) | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 14:30 |
| June 16 (Tue) | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| June 16 (Tue) | England vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 17 (Wed) | Australia vs Qualifier | Headingley | 10:30 |
| June 17 (Wed) | India vs Qualifier | Headingley | 14:30 |
| June 17 (Wed) | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| June 18 (Thu) | West Indies vs Qualifier | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 19 (Fri) | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| June 20 (Sat) | Australia vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 |
| June 20 (Sat) | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| June 20 (Sat) | England vs Qualifier | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 21 (Sun) | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 21 (Sun) | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 23 (Tue) | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 23 (Tue) | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| June 23 (Tue) | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 |
| June 24 (Wed) | England vs West Indies | Lord’s | 18:30 |
| June 25 (Thu) | India vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| June 25 (Thu) | South Africa vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 18:30 |
| June 26 (Fri) | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 18:30 |
| June 27 (Sat) | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| June 27 (Sat) | West Indies vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| June 27 (Sat) | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 18:30 |
| June 28 (Sun) | South Africa vs Qualifier | Lord’s | 10:30 |
| June 28 (Sun) | Australia vs India | Lord’s | 14:30 |
| June 30 (Tue) | Semi-Final 1 | The Oval | 14:30 |
| July 2 (Thu) | Semi-Final 2 | The Oval | 18:30 |
| July 5 (Sun) | Final | Lord’s | 14:30 |
As the world counts down to June 2026, the anticipation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup continues to build. With a dynamic mix of seasoned champions and fresh contenders, the tournament is set to deliver a defining chapter in the rise of global women’s cricket.