The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled from June 12 to July 5 in England and Wales. This edition is the biggest so far featuring 12 teams competing in 33 matches at seven well-known stadiums. The tournament kicks off at Edgbaston and concludes with the final match at Lord’s. This World Cup showcases the growth of women’s cricket and inspires the next generation to follow their dreams.
Overview
| Category | Detail |
| Season | 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup |
| Start Date | June 12, 2026 |
| Opening Match | England vs Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| League Stage End | June 30, 2026 (last group stage match before semi‑finals) |
| Final Date | July 5, 2026 at Lord’s, London |
| Total Matches | 33 (group stage + 2 semi‑finals + final) |
| Teams | 12 national sides (including debutants) |
The tournament kicks off on June 12 with England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston and will continue until July 5 when the final match takes place at Lord’s in London. This is the 10th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with 12 teams including debutants Netherlands playing 33 matches across seven iconic stadiums.
Fixtures
| Date | Match | Start Time (IST) | Venue |
| Jun 12, Friday | England vs Sri Lanka | 11:00 PM IST | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Jun 13, Saturday | Scotland vs Ireland | 3:00 PM IST | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 13, Saturday | Australia vs South Africa | 7:00 PM IST | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 13, Saturday | West Indies vs New Zealand | 11:00 PM IST | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 14, Sunday | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | 3:00 PM IST | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Jun 14, Sunday | India vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM IST | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Jun 16, Tuesday | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | 7:00 PM IST | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 16, Tuesday | England vs Ireland | 11:00 PM IST | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 17, Wednesday | Australia vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM IST | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 17, Wednesday | India vs Netherlands | 7:00 PM IST | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 17, Wednesday | South Africa vs Pakistan | 11:00 PM IST | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Jun 18, Thursday | West Indies vs Scotland | 11:00 PM IST | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 19, Friday | New Zealand vs Ireland | 11:00 PM IST | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 20, Saturday | Australia vs Netherlands | 3:00 PM IST | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 20, Saturday | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | 7:00 PM IST | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton |
| Jun 20, Saturday | England vs Scotland | 11:00 PM IST | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 21, Sunday | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM IST | Bristol County Ground |
| Jun 21, Sunday | South Africa vs India | 7:00 PM IST | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 23, Tuesday | New Zealand vs Scotland | 3:00 PM IST | Bristol County Ground |
| Jun 23, Tuesday | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | 7:00 PM IST | Bristol County Ground |
| Jun 23, Tuesday | Australia vs Pakistan | 11:00 PM IST | Headingley, Leeds |
| Jun 24, Wednesday | England vs West Indies | 11:00 PM IST | Lord’s, London |
| Jun 25, Thursday | India vs Bangladesh | 7:00 PM IST | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 25, Thursday | South Africa vs Netherlands | 11:00 PM IST | Bristol County Ground |
| Jun 26, Friday | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | 11:00 PM IST | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Jun 27, Saturday | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 3:00 PM IST | Bristol County Ground |
| Jun 27, Saturday | West Indies vs Ireland | 7:00 PM IST | Bristol County Ground |
| Jun 27, Saturday | England vs New Zealand | 11:00 PM IST | The Oval, London |
| Jun 28, Sunday | South Africa vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM IST | Lord’s, London |
| Jun 28, Sunday | Australia vs India | 7:00 PM IST | Lord’s, London |
| Jun 30, Tuesday | Semifinal 1 | 7:00 PM IST | The Oval, London |
| Jul 2, Thursday | Semifinal 2 | 11:00 PM IST | The Oval, London |
| Jul 5, Sunday | Final | 7:00 PM IST | Lord’s, London |
Teams
| Group A | Group B |
| India | England (Hosts) |
| Australia | New Zealand (Defending Champions) |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| South Africa | West Indies |
| Bangladesh | Ireland |
| Netherlands (Debut) | Scotland |
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature 12 national sides, divided into two groups of six with the Netherlands making their debut.
Venues
| Venue | City | Capacity |
| Lord’s Cricket Ground | London | 31,100 |
| The Oval | London | 27,500 |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground | Birmingham | 25,000 |
| Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Manchester | 26,000 |
| Hampshire Bowl (Rose Bowl) | Southampton | 25,000 |
| Headingley Cricket Ground | Leeds | 18,350 |
| Bristol County Ground | Bristol | 17,500 |
Seven iconic stadiums across England and Wales will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, offering world‑class facilities and passionate crowds. From Lord’s in London to Headingley in Leeds, each venue adds history and atmosphere to the tournament.
Prize Pool Breakdown
| Stage / Achievement | Prize Money (USD) |
| Winners | $2,340,000 |
| Runners‑up | $1,170,000 |
| Losing Semi‑Finalists | $675,000 each |
| Group Stage Win | $31,154 per win |
| Minimum Guaranteed (all 12 teams) | $247,500 |
| Total Prize Pool | $8.76 million |
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will have the biggest prize pool ever with $8.76 million up for grabs. The winners get $2.34 million, runners‑up $1.17 million and semi‑finalists $675,000 each. Every team is guaranteed at least $247,500 plus extra for group stage wins.
How to Watch ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
| Platform / Channel | Region |
| Star Sports / JioStar / Disney+ Hotstar | India & Subcontinent (India matches on JioStar, Star Sports TV, Hotstar digital) |
| Rabbithole | Bangladesh |
| PTV Sports / Geo Super / Myco / Tamasha / Tapmad | Pakistan |
| Dialog TV / ThePapare / Dialog Play / TV Supreme / PEO TV | Sri Lanka |
| RTA Sports | Afghanistan |
| Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Sports Mix / Sky Sports App | United Kingdom & Ireland (some matches free‑to‑air) |
| Sky Sport NZ | New Zealand |
| Prime Video | Australia (free coverage, no subscription required) |
| SuperSport | South Africa & Sub‑Saharan Africa (TV + digital, Xhosa commentary for SA matches) |
| Willow TV / Willow Canada / Cricbuzz via Willow | United States & Canada (free on FAST platforms) |
| ESPN Caribbean | Caribbean |
| StarzPlay Cricket W | MENA region (Middle East & North Africa) |
| Astro | Malaysia |
| PCCW / Cricbuzz HK | Hong Kong |
| Hub Sports 4 | Singapore |
| Digicel | Pacific Islands |
| Disney+ | Latin America |
| NOS Player | Netherlands (Dutch‑language feed for Netherlands matches) |
| ICC.tv & ICC YouTube / Facebook | Global (free in non‑broadcast regions and multi‑language commentary) |
Fans worldwide can follow the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 across multiple platforms with coverage tailored to each region.
