ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixture List & Match Dates
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place in England from 12 June to 5 July 2026. This will be the biggest edition of the tournament so far, featuring 12 teams competing across 33 matches. Defending champions New Zealand will begin their title defence alongside other leading nations including India, Australia, England, South Africa, Pakistan and West Indies. Below is the complete women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, including fixtures, groups, match dates and knockout matches.
Tournament Format & Groups
The tournament features 12 teams divided into two groups of six teams each. Every team plays the other sides in its group once. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi finals, with the winners meeting in the final on 5 July.
Group 1 | Group 2 |
Australia | England |
India | New Zealand |
South Africa | West Indies |
Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
Bangladesh | Ireland |
Netherlands | Scotland |
This format makes the women T20 WC 2026 group stage highly competitive, with every match carrying significant importance.
Group Stage Schedule
Group 1 Fixtures
Date | Match | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
13 Jun | Australia vs South Africa | 13:30 | 19:00 |
14 Jun | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | 09:30 | 15:00 |
14 Jun | India vs Pakistan | 13:30 | 19:00 |
17 Jun | Australia vs Bangladesh | 09:30 | 15:00 |
17 Jun | India vs Netherlands | 13:30 | 19:00 |
17 Jun | South Africa vs Pakistan | 17:30 | 23:00 |
20 Jun | Australia vs Netherlands | 09:30 | 15:00 |
20 Jun | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | 13:30 | 19:00 |
21 Jun | South Africa vs India | 13:30 | 19:00 |
23 Jun | Australia vs Pakistan | 17:30 | 23:00 |
25 Jun | India vs Bangladesh | 13:30 | 19:00 |
25 Jun | South Africa vs Netherlands | 17:30 | 23:00 |
27 Jun | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 09:30 | 15:00 |
28 Jun | South Africa vs Bangladesh | 09:30 | 15:00 |
28 Jun | Australia vs India | 13:30 | 19:00 |
Group 2 Fixtures
Date | Match | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
12 Jun | England vs Sri Lanka | 17:30 | 23:00 |
13 Jun | Scotland vs Ireland | 09:30 | 15:00 |
13 Jun | West Indies vs New Zealand | 17:30 | 23:00 |
16 Jun | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | 13:30 | 19:00 |
16 Jun | England vs Ireland | 17:30 | 23:00 |
18 Jun | West Indies vs Scotland | 17:30 | 23:00 |
19 Jun | New Zealand vs Ireland | 17:30 | 23:00 |
20 Jun | England vs Scotland | 17:30 | 23:00 |
21 Jun | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | 09:30 | 15:00 |
23 Jun | New Zealand vs Scotland | 09:30 | 15:00 |
23 Jun | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | 13:30 | 19:00 |
24 Jun | England vs West Indies | 17:30 | 23:00 |
26 Jun | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | 17:30 | 23:00 |
27 Jun | West Indies vs Ireland | 13:30 | 19:00 |
27 Jun | England vs New Zealand | 17:30 | 23:00 |
The above ICC Women T20 2026 fixtures cover all group stage matches scheduled during the tournament.
Key Matches to Watch
The standout fixture for Indian fans is undoubtedly India vs Pakistan on 14 June. The two rivals meet at Edgbaston in what is expected to be one of the most watched matches of the tournament. Matches between these sides always attract huge attention, and with semi final places at stake, this encounter could play a major role in determining the Group 1 standings.
Another major match is the tournament opener between England and Sri Lanka on 12 June, which officially launches the competition. Hosts England will be eager to start strongly in front of home supporters.
Defending champions New Zealand also begin the tournament with high expectations after lifting the trophy in the previous edition. Their clash against West Indies on 13 June and later match against England on 27 June are expected to be key contests.
Fans should also watch the blockbuster Australia vs India fixture on 28 June. Both teams are among the strongest contenders for the title and could potentially meet again in the knockout stage.
If you want details about the grounds hosting these matches, check the venues in our dedicated venue guide.
Semi Finals & Final Schedule
The knockout phase begins after the group stage concludes. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi finals.
Match | Date | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
Semi Final 1 | 30 Jun | 13:30 | 19:00 |
Semi Final 2 | 2 Jul | 17:30 | 23:00 |
Final | 5 Jul | 13:30 | 19:00 |
The women T20 World Cup final date 2026 is 5 July 2026, when the two semi final winners will battle for the world title.
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