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Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 : Full Schedule, Format, and Venues
The Road to Lord's: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup
Cricket fans, the wait is over. The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has arrived, bringing the world's best cricketers to England and Wales for an action-packed month of elite competition. With 12 teams, 33 matches, and a grand finale at the home of cricket, this is set to be the biggest tournament in the history of the format.
Tournament Essentials
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Dates: 12 June – 5 July 2026
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Host Nation: England and Wales
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Teams: 12 nations competing for the trophy
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Total Matches: 33
Tournament Format
The 2026 edition features a highly competitive structure designed to test the consistency of every squad:
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Group Stage: The 12 participating teams are divided into two groups of six. Each team plays every other team in their group in a round-robin format.
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Knockout Stage: The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
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The Final: The winners of the semi-finals will meet in the championship match on 5 July at Lord’s, London.
Host Venues
The tournament is being played across seven iconic venues throughout England, ensuring fans across the country can catch the action:
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Venue
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City
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Lord’s Cricket Ground
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London
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The Kia Oval
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London
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Edgbaston Stadium
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Birmingham
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Old Trafford
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Manchester
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Headingley
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Leeds
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Utilita Bowl
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Southampton
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Bristol County Ground
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Bristol
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Key Matches to Watch
The tournament kicks off on 12 June at Edgbaston, where hosts England face Sri Lanka in the opening match. Other highlights in the group stages include:
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13 June: Australia vs. South Africa (Old Trafford)
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14 June: India vs. Pakistan (Edgbaston)
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20 June: England vs. Scotland (Headingley)
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24 June: England vs. West Indies (Lord's)
Did You Know?
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Defending Champions: New Zealand enters the tournament as the defending champion after their historic victory in 2024.
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Record Prize Pool: The ICC has allocated a total prize pool of $8.76 million, a 10% increase from the previous tournament, with the winning team set to take home at least $2.34 million.
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Opening Ceremony: The tournament will be marked by a grand opening ceremony at Edgbaston on 12 June, featuring a performance by the cast of the West End musical Wicked to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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