ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Revealed; Lord's Designated Final Host
Published - 18 Jun 2025, 02:53 PM | Updated - 18 Jun 2025, 04:26 PM
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to be hosted by England. According to the ICC, the marquee tournament will begin on June 12, with the final scheduled to be played at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 5.
A total of 12 teams will compete for the title during the Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales. Eight nations have already secured their spots, while the remaining four will qualify through a qualifier scheduled for next year. Seven venues were finalized based on a detailed selection process.
England to Face Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Opener
Hosts England will kick off the Women’s T20 World Cup with the opening match against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12.
Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two teams that will advance from the Global Qualifier will be part of Group 1. England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, former champions West Indies, and two more qualifier teams will be in Group 2.
The T20 World Cup will be held over 24 days, with 33 matches scheduled across seven venues. Notably, the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, which are set to be played at The Oval on June 30 and July 2. The tournament will conclude with the final at Lord’s on July 5.
Potential to Be Truly Game-Changing - Nat Sciver-Brunt on Women's T20 World Cup
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed her excitement ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Sciver-Brunt added that she is eagerly looking forward to playing against the world’s best teams for a global title.
“World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different – it has the potential to be truly game-changing," Nat Sciver-Brunt said.
“It’s going to be a huge moment for our sport and a brilliant opportunity to inspire young people and captivate fans across the country. Playing on home soil, for the biggest prize, against the best players in the world, it’s going to be unmissable. I can’t wait to be a part of it," she added.
Full Schedule for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| Sat, June 13 | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 10:30 |
| Sat, June 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| Sat, June 13 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| Sun, June 14 | Qualifier vs Qualifier | Edgbaston | 10:30 |
| Sun, June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 16 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 16 | England vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| Wed, June 17 | Australia vs Qualifier | Headingley | 10:30 |
| Wed, June 17 | India vs Qualifier | Headingley | 14:30 |
| Wed, June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 |
| Thu, June 18 | West Indies vs Qualifier | Headingley | 18:30 |
| Fri, June 19 | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 |
| Sat, June 20 | Australia vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 |
| Sat, June 20 | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 |
| Sat, June 20 | England vs Qualifier | Headingley | 18:30 |
| Sun, June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| Sun, June 21 | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 23 | New Zealand vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| Tue, June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 |
| Wed, June 24 | England vs West Indies | Lord’s | 18:30 |
| Thu, June 25 | India vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 14:30 |
| Thu, June 25 | South Africa vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 18:30 |
| Fri, June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier | Old Trafford | 18:30 |
| Sat, June 27 | Pakistan vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 |
| Sat, June 27 | West Indies vs Qualifier | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 |
| Sat, June 27 | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 18:30 |
| Sun, June 28 | South Africa vs Qualifier | Lord’s | 10:30 |
| Sun, June 28 | Australia vs India | Lord’s | 14:30 |
| Tue, June 30 | TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 1) | The Oval | 14:30 |
| Thu, July 2 | TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 2) | The Oval | 18:30 |
| Sun, July 5 | TBC vs TBC (Final) | Lord’s | 14:30 |
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