ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Revealed; Lord’s Designated Final Host

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