The schedule for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is out and as per the ICC summary there are 12 teams and total 33 matches. At group stage, 30 matches are scheduled, while at Knockout stage 3 matches will be played – 2 Semi Finals and 1 Final. The tournament starts on 12 June and concluded with winner on July 5.
The 2026 women’s world cup of T20 is scheduled to play in England and Wales. As England is the host nation for this league, all matches will be played at 7 venues of England which are – Bristol, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval. So those who did not buy ticket yet, they can get it now from this official website https://tickets.womens.t20worldcup.com and watch the match from stadium.
The math of this Women’s World Cup tournament is quite simple – 1st there would be Group Stage, then Knockout Stage. At Knockout – there are 2 Semifinals and then a Final (no super 8 or super 6).
Group Stage
There are 12 teams, so at Group Stage these are divided into 2 groups which are Group A and Group B. Each Group has 6 teams as shown below in table.
| Group A | Group B |
| Australia | England (Hosts) |
| India | New Zealand |
| South Africa | West Indies |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Bangladesh | Ireland |
| Netherlands (Debut) | Scotland |
Knockout Stage
Top 2 teams of Group A (A1 & A2) and Group B (B1 & B2) now qualify for the Semifinals. First Semi-Final 1 will be played and then Semi-Final 2.
Semi-Finals
| SemiFinal 1 | SemiFinal 2 |
| A1 vs B2 | A2 vs B1 |
Final
Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs Winner of Semi-Final 2
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule in IST – June 12 to July 5
| Match | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 1 | June 12 | England vs Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 11:00 PM |
| 2 | June 13 | Scotland vs Ireland | Old Trafford | 3:00 PM |
| 3 | June 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Old Trafford | 7:00 PM |
| 4 | June 13 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 11:00 PM |
| 5 | June 14 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Edgbaston | 3:00 PM |
| 6 | June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 7:00 PM |
| 7 | June 16 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 7:00 PM |
| 8 | June 16 | England vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 11:00 PM |
| 9 | June 17 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Headingley | 3:00 PM |
| 10 | June 17 | India vs Netherlands | Headingley | 7:00 PM |
| 11 | June 17 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Edgbaston | 11:00 PM |
| 12 | June 18 | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley | 11:00 PM |
| 13 | June 19 | New Zealand vs Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 11:00 PM |
| 14 | June 20 | Australia vs Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | 3:00 PM |
| 15 | June 20 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | 7:00 PM |
| 16 | June 20 | England vs Scotland | Headingley | 11:00 PM |
| 17 | June 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Bristol | 3:00 PM |
| 18 | June 21 | South Africa vs India | Old Trafford | 7:00 PM |
| 19 | June 23 | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol | 3:00 PM |
| 20 | June 23 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Bristol | 7:00 PM |
| 21 | June 23 | Australia vs Pakistan | Headingley | 11:00 PM |
| 22 | June 24 | England vs West Indies | Lord’s | 11:00 PM |
| 23 | June 25 | India vs Bangladesh | Old Trafford | 7:00 PM |
| 24 | June 25 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Bristol | 11:00 PM |
| 25 | June 26 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Old Trafford | 11:00 PM |
| 26 | June 27 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Bristol | 3:00 PM |
| 27 | June 27 | West Indies vs Ireland | Bristol | 7:00 PM |
| 28 | June 27 | England vs New Zealand | The Oval | 11:00 PM |
| 29 | June 28 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Lord’s | 3:00 PM |
| 30 | June 28 | Australia vs India | Lord’s | 7:00 PM |
| 31 | June 30 | Semi-Final 1 | The Oval | 7:00 PM |
| 32 | July 2 | Semi-Final 2 | The Oval | 11:00 PM |
| 33 | July 5 | The Final | Lord’s | 7:00 PM |
Final Thoughts
If you only watch men’s cricket, here is a fact that might surprise you. As stated in the Women’s Cricket Trends Report 2025 by Nielsen Sports, the viewership for the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup final grew by 42% compared to the 2020 final. That means people are finally realizing that women’s matches have more close finishes.
Apart from that the modern women’s Cricket is now about power-hitting in the last 5 overs, just like the men.” In the 2024 and 2025, the most of T20 bilateral series that played between two nations, the 4 out of 5 matches were decided in the final over and this makes the game more interesting and thrilling till last ball.
All matches in India will be aired live on Star Sports and JioHotstar. So don’t miss the action of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 from June 12 to July 12 and share the full schedule with others.
