ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Check full tournament dates, when and where to watch India’s matches, groups, venue, final date

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway in England and Wales on June 12, with 12 teams competing for a month for the title. The tournament will run until July 5 and will consist of 33 matches including the semi finals and final. India kick off their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 14 and fans are waiting for one of the most anticipated events in women's cricket.

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The upcoming edition marks the largest Women's T20 World Cup to date, with teams divided into two groups of six. Defending champions New Zealand, hosts England, Australia, India, South Africa and West Indies are among the leading contenders for the trophy.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Participating Teams

The 12 teams competing in the tournament are:

England, Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland.

Groups for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Group A

Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands

Group B

England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland

When and Where to Watch Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Cricket fans in India can watch the tournament live on the JioHotstar app and website. Television coverage will be available through the Star Sports network.

Viewers can also follow live scores, match updates and key moments through online platforms and search services.

Full ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule

Date	Match
June 12	England vs Sri Lanka
June 13	New Zealand vs West Indies
June 13	Australia vs Bangladesh
June 14	India vs Pakistan
June 14	Ireland vs Scotland
June 15	England vs Ireland
June 16	South Africa vs Bangladesh
June 16	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
June 17	India vs Netherlands
June 17	South Africa vs Pakistan
June 18	West Indies vs Scotland
June 19	New Zealand vs Ireland
June 20	Australia vs Netherlands
June 20	Pakistan vs Bangladesh
June 20	England vs Scotland
June 21	West Indies vs Sri Lanka
June 21	India vs South Africa
June 23	New Zealand vs Scotland
June 23	Sri Lanka vs Ireland
June 23	Australia vs Pakistan
June 24	England vs West Indies
June 25	India vs Bangladesh
June 25	South Africa vs Netherlands
June 26	Sri Lanka vs Scotland
June 27	Pakistan vs Netherlands
June 27	West Indies vs Ireland
June 28	India vs England
June 28	Australia vs South Africa
June 29	Bangladesh vs Netherlands
June 29	England vs New Zealand
June 30	Semi-final 1
July 2	Semi-final 2
July 5	Final

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Schedule India

India will play five group-stage matches, with all fixtures scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. IST.

Match	Date	Venue
India vs Pakistan	June 14	Birmingham
India vs Netherlands	June 17	Leeds
India vs South Africa	June 21	Manchester
India vs Bangladesh	June 25	Manchester
India vs England	June 28	Lord's, London

The opening clash against Pakistan is expected to attract major attention, while the final group-stage fixture against England at Lord's could play a decisive role in determining India's semifinal chances.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Knockout Schedule

Match	Date	Venue
Semi-final 1	June 30	The Oval, London
Semi-final 2	July 2	The Oval, London
Final	July 5	Lord's, London

What Happened in the Last Edition Women T20 World Cup 2024?

The previous Women's T20 World Cup ended with New Zealand lifting their maiden title after defeating South Africa in the final in October 2024.

Australia topped Group A with four wins from four matches, while New Zealand secured the second semifinal berth. India finished third in the group and missed qualification for the knockouts despite winning two matches.

In Group B, West Indies and South Africa progressed to the semifinals after a closely fought race decided by net run rate. England narrowly missed out, while Bangladesh and Scotland finished outside the qualification spots.

India Eyes Stronger Run in 2026

After falling short of the semifinals in the previous edition, India will be aiming for a deeper run in the tournament. With key matches against Pakistan, South Africa and England in the group stage, the team will need a consistent performance to secure a place in the last four.

The month-long tournament promises high-profile rivalries, emerging stars and intense competition as the world's top women's teams battle for the T20 crown in England and Wales.