DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 during an event held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
The tournament is set to start on 12 June and will run for 24 days, featuring 33 matches in total, culminating in the final at Lord’s.
The matches of the mega tournament be held at Edgbaston, the Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, and the Bristol County Ground.
The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be the largest and most competitive edition yet, featuring 12 teams vying for the coveted title on the global stage.
Eight teams have already secured their spots: hosts England, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.
The remaining four places will be determined through a qualification tournament scheduled for next year.
The competition format will include two groups of six teams for the group stage, followed by the knockout phase leading to the final.
“The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will bring together the world’s finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship,” ICC Chair Jay Shah said.
“The United Kingdom’s rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams, something we witnessed so memorably at past events. The sell-out Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women’s game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final,” he said.
“As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket’s return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028,” he added.
